We had a really good time. We were with a guide named Fuat Peker and he was truly amazing. He is full of information, very pleasant and nice, handled the whole group really good and made sure that each one of us was comfortable and satisfied. We recommed the tour with him.

Agree that it would be best to receive the bulk of information before entering the basilica due to the amount of people & echoing inside. Guides were informative & answered any questions we had. Once they spoke to us we could do our own thing & leave when we were ready. Not sure if you need skip. the line due to crowds this time of year but it was helpful to learn about the history.

La Cisterna is definitely worth a visit! And with the skip-the-line ticket you save yourself the long and tiring queue at the entrance. For this reason booking is absolutely recommended. Downside unfortunately the guide, who gave some very brief explanations in 10 minutes and then let us roam freely. He was quite annoyed and unavailable for any further questions and information. Pity. But the visit to the environment was unforgettable.