We were collected from Topaki cafe and walked to the boat. The boat was already full of people when it arrived. We were packed on board, couldn’t hear the commentary. If you went inside people were smoking… a lot! Apparanetly this is permitted in Turkey. It was slow and it became very cold. Worst of all they dropped us off at least 2 miles from the pick up po8nt with no idea how to get back!

It was a great experience, you went through a very organised system, as we ordered online we were led inside the Basilica immediately after arrival. This is a top attraction, a historical site that you can follow via audio or at your own pace. It is a remarkable visit, top-notch for educational panels, and the light effects.

My solo Bosphorus sightseeing cruise was a peaceful and unforgettable experience! The boat was comfortable, with ample seating and panoramic views. Cruising between Europe and Asia, I marvelled at Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including palaces, mosques, and bridges, all set against the shimmering water. The audio guide provided insightful details about the city's history, enhancing the journey. It was a relaxing way to explore Istanbul from a unique perspective. Perfect for solo travellers seeking a mix of tranquillity and discovery. Highly recommend it.

Smooth experience getting the ticket the morning of my visit via WhatsApp. The line for the ticket office was quite long, so I was happy to skip that and get priority access to the security check. The audio tour (from Cosmic Tickets Audios) was pretty good and gave a background story for what would otherwise be a quick walk through the cistern. The only downside is that the ticket was sent briefly after 9am, which for me meant I couldn't load it from my hotel room. Although it's just a web page, so I'm not sure how long it would stay loaded. My ticket expired almost a year in the future, so it doesn't appear to be tied to the specific day.

Very disappointed with this attraction-overpriced. Huge queues to get in, fortunately we had skip the line tickets. But once inside, the building is impressive, but it's a walk through tour, takes no more than 15 mins, and is very poor value for money. So I would advise giving this attraction a miss, the Haggia Sophia, Topkapi and Dolmbahce are much better experiences and well worth the entry fee

Went on a 90 minute non audio guided cruise on the Bosphorus. Pleasant experience. If you pick the right day (weather wise) it makes for a good attraction. Because we were there at 10.30, we went for a walk along the harbour to go on the Galata bridge and get a coffee. After passing some docks of boats going to different areas, I noticed another cruise company offering 90 minute boat tours for 150 tl. I paid 250tl. These two boat companies were at different ends of the harbour. Was booked for a 12.00 cruise but the boat didn't leave til 12.35. In that time a crew member came round and offered us cold drinks, pots of fruit and other snacks but wouldn't take any money, just garbled in Turkish. After the boat had left the dock he returned and wanted money for whatever had been bought.

Amazing, professional experience. Comfortable location and a unique tradition I enjoyed Fantastic service, cozy location, and a memorable experience. Highly recommend!

You get a QR code, but it doesn't work. I found out at the entrance and needed internet for download. I was offline and it was very difficult. There vas no audioguide as promised.

Must see however not sure worth paying skip the line price. Line seemed reasonable in October so depending on your time and budget, maybe not so bad to wait in line! Only spent 30 minutes there.

pricing is very high for the experience and the ticketing was difficult to work out on arrival. Would recommend mosques and Topkapı palace instead.

The tickets were not sent to us before the tour. We only managed to receive them thanks to our tour guide in the cafe who helped by ringing the company & getting tickets sent to him. He then sent them to us, so an hour of unnecessary stress and only for a helpful guide we would have had to pay again. Haghia Sofia was ok but nothing like as good as tokapi

Wonderful experience!! Beautiful history and easy to walk around. Loved how the color of the lighting changes and lights up the pilars!

There are definitely many places to visit in Instanbul and the Basilica Cistern is one that you do not want to miss. It is incredible by itself but the addition of lighting and several sculptures takes it to another level. If you decide to visit this site getting a skip the line ticket is a must. When we arrived, I was quite distraught when I saw a line that with more that 400 hundred people but with our skip tickets we only had 4-5 people before us. Without it I would have probably not have the stamina to spend 1-2 hours in line to get in.

Stunning and make sure you go early. If you dont have signal you can not use the audio. Also when you go early you can take pictures with out other people in your pics

This tour did not work for us. We paid for 8 of us, but only 4 tickets worked, so we ended up paying double. Besides, there is no such thing as skipping the line. Even with advance (double) pay we had to wait with everyone else in the sun.