Basilica Cistern Guided Tour - Reviews

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7.50 / 10

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Jun / 04 / 2025

Maria

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo perfecto, la guía estaba a su hora en el punto de encuentro. Muy educada nos explicó todo muy bien. Una explicación amena y con mucho encanto. Nos ha permitido disfrutar de la visita. Su inglés muy correcto y muy fácil . A sido más fácil entender a esta guía en inglés que a la de la actividad de la mañana " imprescindible estambul en teoría en castellano Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect. The guide was at the meeting point on time. She was very polite and explained everything very well. The explanation was pleasant and charming. We enjoyed the visit. Her English was very good and easy to understand. It was easier to understand this guide in English than the one from the morning activity "Essential Istanbul in Theory" in Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 29 / 2025

Javier

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo genial. Reservamos 20 minutos antes de entrar. El guía aparece en la parada del autobús con un banderín blanco. No colas y te da un explicación muy curiosa de unos 15-20 minutos sobre la historia de la cisterna. Luego tienes libre para pasearla el tiempo que quieras. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was great. We booked 20 minutes before entering. The guide appeared at the bus stop with a white banner. You skipped the line, and he gave a very interesting 15-20 minute explanation about the history of the cistern. Then you were free to walk around it as long as you liked. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 18 / 2025

Guillermo

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El punto de encuentro no es el más apropiado. Llegas a una plaza inmensa donde hay 500 guías con sus banderitas o paraguas. Con lo que no sabes a quién dirigirte y se pierde tiempo. De hecho perdimos nuestra hora y, por suerte, pudimos entrar con el siguiente grupo. Mejor establecer un lugar de encuentro más fácil, como delante de un bar-restaurante o algo así.

The meeting point isn't the most appropriate. You arrive at a huge plaza where there are 500 guides with their little flags or umbrellas. So you don't know who to talk to and waste time. In fact, we missed our time and, luckily, we were able to join the next group. It's better to set up an easier meeting place, like in front of a bar-restaurant or something similar.

I travelled with my partner

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vamos a pasarlo al proveedor para que lo tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you very much for your comment. We'll pass it on to the provider so they can take it into account and improve their service as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 13 / 2025

Ricardo

Barcelona Area, Spain, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita fue muy bien. No tuvimos que hacer cola ni esperar más de 3 minutos para entrar. Entiendo que para una explicación corta como la de esta visita tal vez no se justifica tener audífonos y micro, pero sería muy útil, porque en la cisterna hay muchos grupos y aunque el guía elevaba su voz, no todo el grupo podía escucharlo. Las explicaciones muy buenas y completas. Punto de encuentro ok, tiempo para recorrer la cisterna, todo el que quisimos. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour went very well. We didn't have to wait in line or wait more than three minutes to get in. I understand that for a short explanation like this one, it might not be worthwhile to have headphones and a microphone, but it would be very useful because there are many groups in the cistern, and although the guide raised his voice, not everyone in the group could hear him. The explanations were very good and thorough. The meeting point was fine, and we had as much time as we wanted to explore the cistern. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Mar / 04 / 2025

Juan Pablo

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour por la Cisterna Basílica fue una experiencia interesante. El lugar es impresionante, con una ambientación que lo hace aún más especial. Nuestro guía explicó rápidamente su origen, construcción, usos y datos curiosos, además de responder preguntas. Luego, pudimos recorrerla a nuestro ritmo, tomándonos el tiempo para admirar cada detalle y sacar todas las fotos que quisimos. Un sitio único que vale la pena visitar. ¡Recomendado! Translate this opinion into English.

The tour of the Basilica Cistern was an interesting experience. The place is impressive, with a setting that makes it even more special. Our guide quickly explained its origin, construction, uses, and interesting facts, in addition to answering questions. Afterward, we were able to explore it at our own pace, taking the time to admire every detail and take as many photos as we wanted. A unique site worth visiting. Recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 09 / 2025

Alberto

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Según lo previsto. Translate this opinion into English.

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I travelled with teenagers

Jun / 05 / 2025

Aurora

Spain

I travelled with friends

Jun / 05 / 2025

María Blanca

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Habíamos contratado guía en español y allí no apareció ninguno. Una vez nos pusimos en contacto con el teléfono de contacto nos dijeron que está en el punto de encuentro. Pero allí solo había una guía que hablaba inglés. Y al final después de hablar con la guía inglesa nos unió a ese grupo. Por lo tanto fue muy deficiente.

We had hired a Spanish-speaking guide, but none showed up. Once we contacted the contact number, they told us it was located at the meeting point. But there was only one English-speaking guide there. And in the end, after speaking with the English-speaking guide, she joined us with that group. So, it was very poor.

I travelled with my partner

Hemos confirmado que el servicio se ofreció tal y como se describe, es decir en inglés. Sentimos si, a pesar de ello, no ha respectado las expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

We have confirmed that the service was provided as described, i.e., in English. We apologize if, despite this, it did not meet your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 02 / 2025

Jorge

Spain

Jun / 02 / 2025

Ilaria

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Bellissima esperienza. Spiegazioni chiare Translate this opinion into English.

Great experience. Clear explanations. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 01 / 2025

Piergiuseppe

Melzo, Italy

I travelled by myself

Luogo di incontro semplice da trovare e guida molto preparata, saltare la file è stato utile. Le spiegazioni forniteci sono state esaustive e dettagliate. L'interno della Cisterna molto bello e suggestivo Translate this opinion into English.

Easy to find meeting place and very knowledgeable guide, skipping the queue was helpful. The explanations provided were exhaustive and detailed. The interior of the Cistern very beautiful and suggestive Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 31 / 2025

Manuel Mata Rueda

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled by myself

No te lo puedes perder. La cisterna es impresionante y el hecho de no esperar la gran cola de la entrada hacen de la opción del tour ideal ya que entras directo. Translate this opinion into English.

You can't miss it. The cistern is impressive, and the fact that you don't have to wait in the long line at the entrance makes this the ideal tour option, as you can walk right in. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 29 / 2025

Anonymous

May / 24 / 2025

Jacqueline Mojica Vicente

Zapopan, Mexico

I travelled with friends

Bien , solo que indicaron que el guía llegaría a las 11.55 y no llegaba. Pero si llegó, casi a las 12. Translate this opinion into English.

Well, except they said the guide would arrive at 11:55, but he didn't. But he did arrive, almost at 12. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 24 / 2025

Anonyme

Lyon, France

I travelled with friends

May / 24 / 2025

Maria Cristina Martina

Milano, Italy

I travelled with friends

May / 22 / 2025

Angelo

Milano, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Cisterna bellissima, atmosfera creata veramente suggestiva. Da vedere se si è ad Istanbul. La guida era competente e ha dato delle informazioni dettagliate in maniera precisa e coinvolgente. Translate this opinion into English.

Beautiful cistern, atmosphere created really suggestive. Must see if you are in Istanbul. The guide was knowledgeable and gave detailed information in a precise and engaging way. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 19 / 2025

Anonymous

May / 17 / 2025

Victor

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

May / 16 / 2025

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