Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Private Tour - Best Highlights

He was excellent! Super knowledgeable & passionate about Turkey & its history, would highly recommend!

Mohammed was more than what we could have asked for. He was a spectacular guide that also educated us on the area. I highly recommend him for any tour.

Mohammet was an amazing guide sharing a complete history of Istanbul and the major monuments tying it into the cistern. We enjoyed every second of our tour.

Mohamed was a great guide. My husband and I were having trouble finding the front of the basilica and were approached by several people wanting to 'help' us and he spotted us even though it was well before our appointed time and saved us. He spotted us because we communicated several times on WhatsApp the night before and exchanged pictures. We went across the street for some great Turkish tea and he spent a good deal of time talking to us about the history of Istanbul and Turkey which was fascinating. We then proceeded to the Basilica and Mohamed arranged for the tickets and we walked right in. He took us on a tour and explained so much of the history. It was truly an amazing experience. Mohamed was extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. We wished we could have spent the whole day touring with him as our guide to other sites. He also gave us directions at the end of other sites to see. We would highly recommend this tour especially with Mohamed.

Mohamed was a great guide. My husband and I were having trouble finding the front of the basilica and were approached by several people wanting to 'help' us and he spotted us even though it was well before our appointed time and saved us. He spotted us because we communicated several times on WhatsApp the night before and exchanged pictures. We went across the street for some great Turkish tea and he spent a good deal of time talking to us about the history of Istanbul and Turkey which was fascinating. We then proceeded to the Basilica and Mohamed arranged for the tickets and we walked right in. He took us on a tour and explained so much of the history. It was truly an amazing experience. Mohamed was extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. We wished we could have spent the whole day touring with him as our guide to other sites. He also gave us directions at the end of other sites to see. We would highly recommend this tour especially with Mohamed.

Mohamed was great company and offered us both more than a tour. He gave us a fascinating insight into Turkey’s history and the city of Istanbul. Very much enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.

It was amazing experience, we were shocked with extraordinary views. The guide is professional and scheduled each sites well, we learned the history and took the train crossing the tunnel, climbed hill, tasted local food. We are so lucky to meet Mr Muhammet.

Learned about the beauty of the Basilica Cistern & planned to go alone but chanced upon what turned out to be an amazing discovery! My guide turned 1 small tourist sight into an DAY & overview of Turkish life & culture. He listened and curated a unique experience for me that included things I wanted to see, shopping that was tailored to my goals. We traveled (not on a bus) like locals & he took me to see the Asian side, local fishing, a mosque... not enough space to cover all we did! He never stopped with educational facts & insisted upon unbiased information. His knowledge of carpet is impressive! I will keep and share his contact w anyone I love, visiting Istanbul!!

Best tour in Istanbul, very informative was very good and patient with all our questions, took us for tea before the private tour. Highly Recommended 100%. One of the best tour guide in Istanbul.

Excellent Highly recommended!! He is the best tour guide in Istanbul. Got us tea , coffee before the tour , Is amazing with kids , We had a wonderful evening