
Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day worth booking?
Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day is a 8-hour experience in Istanbul, Turkey, from $49 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $49 per person
Explore Istanbul’s amazing sights with a private 8-hour walking tour of your own design! Customize your itinerary according to your priorities and preferences Choose up to four Istanbul City attractions to put in your it
What you get
- Tour guide
- 8-hour customized private tour in Istanbul
- Beverages
About this experience
Explore Istanbul’s amazing sights with a private 8-hour walking tour of your own design! Customize your itinerary according to your priorities and preferences Choose up to four Istanbul City attractions to put in your itinerary Travel alongside a friendly and knowledgeable local guide Enjoy the intimacy and flexibility of a private tour
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- 8-hour customized private tour in Istanbul
- Beverages
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Sultanahmet
Customize 8-Hours Walking Tour Flexible Starting Time: Between 8-10 am List of Attractions to Choose From: Option 1: Sultanahmet area includes Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Blue Mosque. Option 2: Galata area includes Galata Bridge, Galata Tower, Taksim, Beyoglu, churches, etc. Itinerary: Choose 3-4 attractions The best part of this tour is that you are in control of where you go and how long you stay! This fully customizable tour gives you the freedom to create your own Istanbul itinerary according to your preferences and priorities. Not only that but you will also be accompanied by a passionate tour guide who will be able to share tidbits of history and culture with you in your chosen destinations. Choose from our tour guides who can speak up to six languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, and German)! While crafting your walking tour itinerary, kindly take note of the distance between locations.
480 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Istanbul
Option 2 meeting point: Starbucks at Taksim Square (Gümüşsuyu, 3 Nolu Bağımsız Bölüm, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34437 Beyoğlu/Istanbul, Turkey) Your tour guide will be holding a company sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Meeting point
Istanbul
Option 1 meeting point: German Fountain (Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey) Your tour guide will be holding a company sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Option 2 meeting point: Starbucks at Taksim Square (Gümüşsuyu, 3 Nolu Bağımsız Bölüm, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34437 Beyoğlu/Istanbul, Turkey) Your tour guide will be holding a company sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Ends at
Option 1 meeting point: German Fountain (Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey) Your tour guide will be holding a company sign waiting for you at the hotel lobby.
Options you can book
Private Tour with German Guide
Private Tour with German Guide
Private with Portuguese Guide
Private Tour with Portuguese
Private Tour with French Guide
Private Tour with French Guide
Private Tour with SpanishGuide
Private Tour with SpanishGuide
Private Tour with EnglishGuide
Private Tour with ItalianGuide
Private Tour with ItalianGuide
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TripGuru
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos






Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $49 to $430
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Istanbul.
How much does Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day cost?
+
Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Istanbul usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day take?
+
Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Istanbul is not rushed.
Is Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Istanbul, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day suitable for kids and families?
+
The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day?
+
Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Istanbul can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Istanbul and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Istanbul within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Istanbul?
+
On Outty we rank every Istanbul experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul Luxury Bosphorus Yacht Cruise with Asian Side Stop, ISTANBUL BEST: Iconic Landmarks Full Day PRIVATE Guided City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Istanbul?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Customize Your Own Istanbul City Walking Tour – Full Day.
Pick your date




