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Experience a fully private walking tour with a professional tour guide and follow your own itinerary with skip-the-line tickets. Book your guide your way best price on Thrillark and discover the sightseeing places of your choice.

Key Highlights

  • Enjoy a fully private walking tour that is completely personalised with a private, professional tour guide
  • Make your own itinerary and spend ample time on the sites you like 
  • Discover hidden gems, UNESCO sites, and treasures of Istanbul in a unique, personal way
  • Learn about Byzantines, Ottomans and Modern Turks and their history from your local expert guide
  • Enjoy the benefit of skip-the-line and avoid standing in long queues 

About Your Guide Your Way

Your Guide Your Way
Enjoy a fully private walking tour with a professional tour guide and start your journey to discover the wonders of Istanbul. Start your guide your way experience in the Sultanahmet Region and discover attractions of your choice. Choose places you would like to see and spend ample time as you wish. Discover hidden gems, UNESCO sites, and treasures of Istanbul in a unique, personal way with your local & professional guide. Explore museums, local markets and local restaurants at your own pace, without the hassle of waiting for other people. Discover the places in Sultanahmet that interest you the most and learn about these spots from your private guide. 

 

Inclusions

  • Admission ticket to walking tour (private tour)
  • Local & professional tour guide in your own language
  • All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary

 

Exclusions

  • Admission fees to attractions
  • Lunch & beverages (optional)
  • Tips to the guide & driver(optional)
  • Personal expenses

Additional Information

Restrictions: 
  • Please note that Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays
  • The Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to prayers. You will be able to visit this location from the garden
  • No professional equipment is allowed for photography
Timing:
  • This experience operates every day, all year round from 9: 00 am to 5: 00 pm
  • Please select your preferred pick-up time for your private tour at the time of booking
  • The duration of your guide your way experience will be 7 hours (approx.)
What to Wear: 
  • You are advised to wear comfortable clothes, a hat, and shoes
  • Please note that this is a walking tour and there will roughly be 3 miles walking in Sultanahmet
Eligibility:
  • All guests are allowed to join your guide your way experience with children
  • Children 0-7 years can join for free 
 Additional info:
  • Please note that the restaurant for lunch will be recommended by your tour guide on the day of the tour (if needed- for private tour option)
  • Please note that the walking tour will begin and end on time 
  • You are advised to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour time

Cancellation Policy

  • Your tickets can be cancelled 3 days in advance for a full refund  
  • Full cancellation applies in the event of a No-Show
  • Amendments are upon availability and may require a supplement fee

My Voucher

  • Your tickets are valid for the time and date stated
  • Your guide your way tickets will be mailed to you separately, once you’ve made a booking. All you have to do is show the voucher with a Govt id proof 
Meeting Point
  • Present your voucher in front of Hagia Sophia Museum (Sultanahmet), the lobby of your hotel or port of Istanbul (for Cruise passengers) 

Your Guide Your Way Frequently Asked Questions

Are children allowed to join this experience?
Children of all ages are allowed to join the walking tour. Children 0-7 years can join the experience for free
What is included in this tour?
This is a fully private walking tour with a professional tour guide. For approx. 7 hours, you will experience Istanbul in a unique and personal way and discover hidden gems, UNESCO sites, and treasures of the city
How can I book a ticket?
Select the number of tickets on our website and click ‘Book Now’ to get your confirmed ticket on your email
How long is my ticket valid for?
Your tickets are valid for the time and date stated

Ratings & Reviews

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Leila Johnson
4
Travelled May 2025

What a great way to see Istanbul. The guide knew the area inside out and answered every question we had....

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Nina Sato
5
Travelled October 2024

What a great way to see Istanbul. Our guide Maria was knowledgeable, warm, and clearly passionate about the area....

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Mohammed Diaz
5
Travelled March 2025

We booked this on our Istanbul trip and it was one of the best decisions we made. The scenery along the way was stunning and we got some great photos....

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Owen Okafor
5
Travelled March 2024

We booked this on our Istanbul trip and it was one of the best decisions we made. Everything was well paced and we never felt rushed....

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Nina Kim
5
Travelled June 2025

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. Everything was well paced and we never felt rushed....

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Ruby Nguyen
5
Travelled December 2025

What a great way to see Istanbul. We saw spots we'd never have found on our own. Kostas made the whole thing come alive with great stories and local tips....

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Tariq Muller
5
Travelled November 2025

From the moment we were picked up, everything was well organised. Everything was well paced and we never felt rushed....

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Ella Martinez
4
Travelled January 2024

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. We saw spots we'd never have found on our own....

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Ruby Greco
4
Travelled January 2026

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. The group size was just right, not too big....

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Ella Singh
5
Travelled February 2025

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. The scenery along the way was stunning and we got some great photos....

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Arjun Ivanov
4
Travelled December 2025

Booked on a bit of a whim and so happy we did. Priya made the whole thing come alive with great stories and local tips....

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Emma Silva
5
Travelled November 2025

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. Pickup was right on time and the whole thing ran smoothly....

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Chloe Nguyen
5
Travelled February 2026

My partner and I did this and loved every bit of it. The scenery along the way was stunning and we got some great photos....

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Hiroshi Martinez
5
Travelled February 2026

This was exactly what we were hoping for in Istanbul. The group size was just right, not too big....

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Daniel Ferreira
5
Travelled April 2026

From the moment we were picked up, everything was well organised. Kostas had a brilliant sense of humour and kept the whole group engaged....

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Elena Bergstrom
4
Travelled May 2024

Booked on a bit of a whim and so happy we did. Pickup was right on time and the whole thing ran smoothly....

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Karim Sato
5
Travelled October 2025

From the moment we were picked up, everything was well organised. The guide knew the area inside out and answered every question we had....

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Arjun Petrov
5
Travelled February 2024

What a great way to see Istanbul. Nadia had a brilliant sense of humour and kept the whole group engaged....

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Amara Okafor
5
Travelled July 2025

We booked this on our Istanbul trip and it was one of the best decisions we made. Our guide Diego was knowledgeable,...

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Sven Ivanov
5
Travelled April 2025

Booked on a bit of a whim and so happy we did. Everything was well paced and we never felt rushed....

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