Eyüp Tour + Basilica Cistern Visit - Reviews

Rating of the activity

8.20 / 10

8.2264150943397 53 reviews | 582 travellers

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Aug / 15 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Sirvió para conocer otras zonas muy muy interesantes de Estambul fuera de lo que es Sultanahmet. Merece la pena conocer todo lo relacionado con el patriarcado ortodoxo. Si tuviera que poner un pero solicitaría que el guía supiera un poco más de castellano. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a great way to explore other very interesting areas of Istanbul outside of Sultanahmet. It's worth learning about everything related to the Orthodox Patriarchate. If I had to find a drawback, I would request that the guide speak a little more Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Oct / 07 / 2025

Maria Carmen

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

Magnífico trabajo del guía y del conductor del minibus. Translate this opinion into English.

Magnificent work by the guide and the minibus driver. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Oct / 07 / 2025

Anonymous

Alicante, Spain

Oct / 03 / 2025

Isabel Martínez Serrano

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Bueno bien sobre las 14.00h se acabó la excursión, nos dejaron en las escaleras de colores y no nos dijo donde están las casas y el barrio de fer una desilusión. Gracias

Well, the tour ended around 2:00 p.m. They dropped us off at the colorful stairs and didn't tell us where the houses and neighborhood were. It was a disappointment. Thank you.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos que la actitud del guía no haya estado a la altura de lo esperado. Nuestro objetivo es que todos los participantes se sientan bien recibidos y disfruten de una experiencia cercana y profesional. Agradecemos tu comentario, que tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando el trato ofrecido. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the guide's attitude was not up to expectations. Our goal is for all participants to feel welcome and enjoy a friendly and professional experience. We appreciate your comment, which we will take into account to continue improving our service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 30 / 2025

Jaume

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 16 / 2025

Anonymous

Sep / 05 / 2025

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad fue muy bien, la guia tambien genial, un aplauso para el conductor. Pero el tour acabo una hora antes. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was great, the guide was also great, a round of applause for the driver. But the tour ended an hour early. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 02 / 2025

Anonymous

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 02 / 2025

Judit

Spain

Mónica fue excepcional Translate this opinion into English.

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Aug / 26 / 2025

Juan Bengoechea Perez

Sevilla, Spain

La visita a la Cisterna Basílica es obligatoria y el barrio de Eyup merece la pena, además, relativamente cerca están las murallas y es el comienzo para la subida a la Colina Pierre Loti, con unas vistas de una gran parte de Estambul. Mi puntuación negativa es por el guía. tengo que decir que con Civitatis suelo tener experiencias muy buenas en cuanto a guías, este no fue el caso.

A visit to the Basilica Cistern is a must, and the Eyup neighborhood is well worth the trip. The walls are relatively close, and it's the starting point for the climb to Pierre Loti Hill, with views of much of Istanbul. My negative rating is for the guide. I have to say that I usually have very good experiences with guides with Civitatis, but this wasn't the case here.

Aug / 22 / 2025

Maria Irma Gonzalez Rodriguez

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 19 / 2025

Maria Del Pilar

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 15 / 2025

Jose

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 25 / 2025

Ferran Fuste Rodriguez

Girona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 24 / 2025

Anonymous

Jul / 18 / 2025

Miguel ángel

San Fernando (cádiz), Spain

I travelled with my partner

Grupo muy reducido. Guía extraordinariamente atento, informado, amable, educado y con gran facilidad para transmitir información. Nos hizo sentirnos muy cómodos. Siento no recordar su nombre turco, sólo recuerdo, a propósito de una anecdota que contó, que significaba "esoeranfo" o "esperado", en castellano. Translate this opinion into English.

Very small group. The guide was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, kind, polite, and easily able to convey information. He made us feel very comfortable. I'm sorry I don't remember his Turkish name; I only remember, from an anecdote he told, that it meant "esoeranfo" or "expected" in Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 11 / 2025

Ester

Jerez De La Frontera, Spain

I travelled with friends

La cisterna es increíble, merece la pena visitarla. También la mezquita, las vistas desde Pierre Loti y la iglesia ortodoxa. Nosotros hicimos la opción más larga y disfrutamos mucho del barrio de Balat. Eso si, ojo con el restaurante donde te recomienda la guía comer, te dice que es el único donde venden cerveza (puede ser) pero te clavan 7€ por una. A una pareja que iba en el grupo le salió 100€ la cuenta por las recomendaciones de los camareros. Translate this opinion into English.

The cistern is incredible and well worth a visit. Also worth a visit is the mosque, the views from Pierre Loti, and the Orthodox church. We took the longer option and really enjoyed the Balat neighborhood. Be careful with the restaurant the guide recommends; she says it's the only one that sells beer (maybe so), but they charge €7 for a beer. A couple in the group got a €100 bill based on the waiters' recommendations. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Jul / 08 / 2025

Diana

Ciudad De México, Mexico

Maravillosa experiencia con Mónica (Senay). Sus explicaciones sobre todos los lugares a los que fuimos, fueron amenas, minuciosas, profundas y divertidas. Aprendimos mucho con ella, vimos lugares hermosos y nos divertimos mucho. Es divertida, cálida y generosa. Nos hizo sentir acogidas, hizo que nos sintiéramos cómodos en grupo, con toda su alegría. Atenta a nuestras necesidades y preguntas. Nos vamos agradecidas y si un día volvemos a Estambul, no duraremos en pedir por ella. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful experience with Monica (Senay). Her explanations about all the places we visited were engaging, thorough, in-depth, and fun. We learned a lot from her, saw beautiful places, and had a lot of fun. She is fun, warm, and generous. She made us feel welcomed, comfortable in the group, and was always attentive to our needs and questions. We are grateful, and if we ever return to Istanbul, we won't hesitate to ask for her again. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 08 / 2025

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

La guía, puntual, éramos un grupo pequeño, MINICA, muy amable, estaba con IRENE, una aprendiz, muy amable. La única pega es que contratamos un tour de 8 horas, y empezamos a la 9:00 y a las 14:30 nos despedimos, vimos todo lo del programa. Y nos quedamos para comer por nuestra cuenta y regresar a nuestro punto de recogida. Por lo demás, muy bien. Fue una excursión amena. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide, Minica, was punctual. We were a small group. She was very friendly. She was with Irene, a very kind apprentice. The only drawback was that we booked an eight-hour tour, which started at 9:00 a.m. and we said our goodbyes at 2:30 p.m. We saw everything on the program. We stayed to eat on our own and return to our pickup point. Otherwise, it was great. It was a pleasant excursion. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Jun / 20 / 2025

Laura Califano

Salta, Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

La excursión estuvo excelente, nuestra guía Monica fue muy amable y nos contó historias interesantes de los sitios que visitamos, predispuesta a responder nuestras consultas. La visita a la cisterna es hermosa y el tiempo es suficiente para recorrer y tomar hermosas fotos. El barrio de Eyup y la mezquita nos gustaron por poder sentir la vida de Istambul sin turistas. El café de Pierre Loty tiene un mirador muy bonito para comprender la geografía de esta belleza de ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was excellent. Our guide, Monica, was very friendly and told us interesting stories about the sites we visited, eager to answer our questions. The visit to the cistern was beautiful, and there was plenty of time to explore and take beautiful photos. We liked the Eyup neighborhood and the mosque because they gave us a glimpse into Istanbul's life without tourists. Pierre Loty's café has a lovely viewpoint for understanding the geography of this beautiful city. Opinion translated. Show original.