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

Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Old City Tour with Professional Guide

Step into the heart of Istanbul and discover the city’s most remarkable historic landmarks on a private 6–7 hour walking tour with an English-speaking guide. …More

Step into the heart of Istanbul and discover the city’s most remarkable historic landmarks on a private 6–7 hour walking tour with an English-speaking guide....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$329
All Inclusive Full-Day Private Guided Cultural Tour of Istanbul

With this unique tour, you will get all the historical and cultural experience of the attraction you visit. With professional guides who have priority to …More

With this unique tour, you will get all the historical and cultural experience of the attraction you visit. With professional guides who have priority to...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$225
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show in Istanbul

Discover Istanbul by night on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise combining spectacular waterfront views, Turkish cuisine and live entertainment. Choose from five experiences to suit …More

Discover Istanbul by night on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise combining spectacular waterfront views, Turkish cuisine and live entertainment. Choose from five experiences to suit...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Daily Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul - Small Group

Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and …More

Rewind 2,000 years on this day trip to incredible Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary from Istanbul, including round-trip flights. Fly to Izmir and...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$575
Private Customizable Istanbul Day Tour with Licensed Guide

Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is ideal for …More

Get the most out of your time in Istanbul with a private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to you. This customizable day tour is ideal for...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$15
Private Yacht Cruise on The Bosphorus in Istanbul

Take your Istanbul vacation to the next level on a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. With space for up to 15 people, …More

Take your Istanbul vacation to the next level on a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. With space for up to 15 people,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$402
Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Tour: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

Admire the best of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul on this full-day tour of this endlessly absorbing city. Traveling in a luxury minivan with a knowledgeable …More

Admire the best of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul on this full-day tour of this endlessly absorbing city. Traveling in a luxury minivan with a knowledgeable...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$69
Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch, Transfer and Guide

Our island tour includes visits to two beautiful destinations: Kınaliada Or Heybeliada and Büyükada. We begin by boarding our private boat at 09:00 for a …More

Our island tour includes visits to two beautiful destinations: Kınaliada Or Heybeliada and Büyükada. We begin by boarding our private boat at 09:00 for a...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$20
Turkish Tapas (Meze) Cooking for Beginners in Kadikoy

Welcome to an authentic Turkish home cooking experience in the heart of Istanbul. Join our Turkish Meze Cooking Class, led by a local cook, where …More

Welcome to an authentic Turkish home cooking experience in the heart of Istanbul. Join our Turkish Meze Cooking Class, led by a local cook, where...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour (Guided) + Tea/Coffee

This tour combines history, nature, and relaxation on a guided boat cruise along the Bosphorus. See Istanbul at sunset on a boat. This is a …More

This tour combines history, nature, and relaxation on a guided boat cruise along the Bosphorus. See Istanbul at sunset on a boat. This is a...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$16
Istanbul Old City Tour From Galataport or Hotels

You will then be taken to the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum throughout its history. …More

You will then be taken to the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as a cathedral, mosque, and museum throughout its history....

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$190
Full-Day Private Tour of Istanbul with Pick Up

Private guided flexible tour, avoid ticket lines. Detailed information, enough time for lunch and short coffee breaks. …More

Private guided flexible tour, avoid ticket lines. Detailed information, enough time for lunch and short coffee breaks....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$200
Private Istanbul Tour

Our private tour of the historic city of Istanbul is not just a tour, it is a gateway to a bygone era, a journey that …More

Our private tour of the historic city of Istanbul is not just a tour, it is a gateway to a bygone era, a journey that...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
Istanbul Sunset Cruise With Luxury Yacht On Bosphorus

The fascinating sunset atmosphere of the Bosphorus with a 2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise. Witnessing the history of the historical buildings on the European and …More

The fascinating sunset atmosphere of the Bosphorus with a 2.5-hour Bosphorus luxury yacht cruise. Witnessing the history of the historical buildings on the European and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Bursa & Uludag Mountain Tour from Istanbul

Escape from the noisy and crowded streets of Istanbul and enjoy a relaxing with an official guide during full Day Bursa Nature trip. This tour …More

Escape from the noisy and crowded streets of Istanbul and enjoy a relaxing with an official guide during full Day Bursa Nature trip. This tour...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$28
Daily Trip to House of Virgin Mary, Ancient City of Ephesus, Basilica of St.John

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey …More

This private Ephesus tour is available for departures from your hotel in Istanbul or Kusadasi or Selcuk or Bodrum. You can create your own Turkey...

7 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Bursa And Uludağ Tour From İstanbul Included Lunch & Cable Car

Learn about the history and landmarks of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, on this full-day tour. Admire the tile décor of the …More

Learn about the history and landmarks of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, on this full-day tour. Admire the tile décor of the...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Istanbul Photography Tour

My Instagram to see more photos & DM: @umurdilekphoto I capture incredible moments of you on this private photography tour. I live in Istanbul over …More

My Instagram to see more photos & DM: @umurdilekphoto I capture incredible moments of you on this private photography tour. I live in Istanbul over...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Istanbul Modern City - Galata & Pera & Taksim Guided Walking Tour

Embarking on a guided walking tour through Galata, Pera, and Taksim is not just a journey through the streets of Istanbul; it's a passage through …More

Embarking on a guided walking tour through Galata, Pera, and Taksim is not just a journey through the streets of Istanbul; it's a passage through...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$62
Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill

Istanbul is one of the most amazing cities in the world!! Whether, it’s picking up a bargain at the Grand Bazaar being awestruck by the …More

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Istanbul is one of the most amazing cities in the world!! Whether, it’s picking up a bargain at the Grand Bazaar being awestruck by the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$221
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