Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Istanbul (Updated 2026)

Istanbul, Turkey
Cosmopolitan Kurtuluş: Istanbul’s Neighborhood of Taste

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its …More

Kurtuluş is one of Istanbul’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of Greek, Armenian and Sephardic Jewish communities alongside newer arrivals from eastern Turkey. Its...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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Istanbul: Cappadocia 2-3 Day Tour with Flights & Hotel

Discover Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes on a 2- or 3-day guided tour from Istanbul with flights and a cave hotel stay. Fly to Kayseri or Nevşehir, …More

Discover Cappadocia’s surreal landscapes on a 2- or 3-day guided tour from Istanbul with flights and a cave hotel stay. Fly to Kayseri or Nevşehir,...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$511
Full Day Private Guided Tour of Historic Istanbul

Experience the captivating history of Istanbul with our meticulously crafted historic city tour. Delve into the past as you visit Istanbul's most renowned landmarks, each …More

Experience the captivating history of Istanbul with our meticulously crafted historic city tour. Delve into the past as you visit Istanbul's most renowned landmarks, each...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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First Class Airport Transfer Services in Istanbul

All of our cars are new models and luxury cars. And our drivers are professional. We have 7/24 customer service by WhatsApp. With us, we …More

All of our cars are new models and luxury cars. And our drivers are professional. We have 7/24 customer service by WhatsApp. With us, we...

60 to 90 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$199
Istanbul Pub Crawl: Bars, Dancefloors, & Beyond

This isn’t just a pub crawl it’s your passport to an unforgettable night in Istanbul! We take you beyond the tourist traps and into the …More

This isn’t just a pub crawl it’s your passport to an unforgettable night in Istanbul! We take you beyond the tourist traps and into the...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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Istanbul Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

Create your own signature fragrance in Istanbul with expert guidance and a beautiful Bosphorus view. Explore over 50 fragrance ingredients, experiment with different scent combinations, …More

Create your own signature fragrance in Istanbul with expert guidance and a beautiful Bosphorus view. Explore over 50 fragrance ingredients, experiment with different scent combinations,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
Old Town Of Istanbul - Orientation Walking Tour

Kickstart your Istanbul adventure with this insightful 2.5-hour orientation walking tour. Led by an official tour guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's …More

Kickstart your Istanbul adventure with this insightful 2.5-hour orientation walking tour. Led by an official tour guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the city's...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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New Year Eve Cruise 2027 with Dinner at Istanbul Bosphorus

Looking for a truly unforgettable way to spend New Year’s Eve in Istanbul? Celebrate the arrival of 2026 on the Bosphorus with a festive night …More

Looking for a truly unforgettable way to spend New Year’s Eve in Istanbul? Celebrate the arrival of 2026 on the Bosphorus with a festive night...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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Small-Group Full Day Gallipoli & ANZAC Battlefields from Istanbul

Visit the key sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I’s costliest military campaigns, on this moving full-day tour from …More

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Visit the key sites of the Gallipoli Peninsula, the scene of one of World War I’s costliest military campaigns, on this moving full-day tour from...

15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Istanbul Small Group Old City Tour with Local Guide

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the …More

*Please note that the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. On Sunday tours, the Spice Market will be visited instead and will serve as the...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Private Istanbul Layover Tour From Airport

Make the most of your stopover with a private Istanbul layover tour designed around your flight schedule. With airport pickup and drop-off, explore the highlights …More

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Make the most of your stopover with a private Istanbul layover tour designed around your flight schedule. With airport pickup and drop-off, explore the highlights...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Layover Flight. Transfer incl.

Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports. Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport …More

Istanbul Layover Tours is mainly specialized on layover tours from Istanbul Airports. Meet and Greet: It is easier to find your driver at the airport...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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Istanbul Off the Beaten Path Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes …More

How about uncovering the hidden gems of Istanbul—places where locals go and tourists often miss? On this tour, you’ll see the city through the eyes...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Istanbul Highlights: Guided Tour with Turkish Tea or Coffee

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and …More

This exceptional small-group tour offers you the chance to explore the most iconic sites in the Old Town, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$52
Istanbul City and Hidden Gem Private Guided Tour 1, 2, 3 Day opt.

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or …More

Whether you are interested in history, architecture, culture or cuisine while exploring highlights or hidden gems of Istanbul our very well-made itinerary for 1,2 or...

6 to 18 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$250
Istanbul Sunset Yacht Cruise on the Bosphorus with Transfers

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our luxury yacht on a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus. Accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide, you'll embark …More

Join us for an unforgettable experience aboard our luxury yacht on a sunset cruise along the Bosphorus. Accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide, you'll embark...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$50
Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar

Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul on this expertly guided Old City tour covering the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through centuries of Ottoman and …More

Experience the timeless beauty of Istanbul on this expertly guided Old City tour covering the city’s most iconic landmarks. Walk through centuries of Ottoman and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Private Old City Guided Tour

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, …More

This private guided tour aims to give you most important information about history of those beautiful monuments such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace,...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Istanbul Luxury Sunset Yacht Cruise with Transfer Option

Experience the magic of Istanbul with the sunset bosphorus group cruise, where the golden sunset meets the city’s timeless beauty. Sail through the heart of …More

Experience the magic of Istanbul with the sunset bosphorus group cruise, where the golden sunset meets the city’s timeless beauty. Sail through the heart of...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

These private tours would offer you the comfort of unique culture experience. If you want to stay away from crowded groups, to avoid long entrance …More

These private tours would offer you the comfort of unique culture experience. If you want to stay away from crowded groups, to avoid long entrance...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$20
Private Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class with Local Moms

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real …More

This experience is all about warmth, connection, and home-cooked goodness. You won’t be in a fancy kitchen or a cooking school—you’ll be in a real...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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