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

Istanbul, Turkey
Full-Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour

Explore the top attractions in Sultanahmet (the old city) on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Take in UNESCO World Heritage sites and famous …More

Explore the top attractions in Sultanahmet (the old city) on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Take in UNESCO World Heritage sites and famous...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$23
Dolmabahce Palace Tour in Istanbul

Enter a world of Ottoman extravagance on a 3-hour tour of Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace, and then cross the Bosphorus Bridge to see Istanbul from its …More

Enter a world of Ottoman extravagance on a 3-hour tour of Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace, and then cross the Bosphorus Bridge to see Istanbul from its...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Private Istanbul Airport Transfer Service

Take the worry out of your arrival or departure from Istanbul Airport and avoid the unreliable local taxis with a guaranteed transfer to or from …More

Take the worry out of your arrival or departure from Istanbul Airport and avoid the unreliable local taxis with a guaranteed transfer to or from...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$68
Contemporary Art Walk: Istiklal Street, Modern Art Museums

Get off the usual museum trail and explore the exciting contemporary art scene of Istanbul. The 4-hour morning walking tour takes you to some of …More

Get off the usual museum trail and explore the exciting contemporary art scene of Istanbul. The 4-hour morning walking tour takes you to some of...

200 to 250 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$256
Panoramic City Tour with Bosphorus Strait Sightseeing Cruise

See Istanbul from dry land and water on this 3-hour sightseeing experience that combines a coach tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Travel round …More

See Istanbul from dry land and water on this 3-hour sightseeing experience that combines a coach tour with a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise. Travel round...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$40
Istanbul Graffiti Experience with Local Artist at Private Garden

Imagine you are travelling in a city to discover graffiti works of great local artist. How about you actually meet the local graffiti artists and …More

Imagine you are travelling in a city to discover graffiti works of great local artist. How about you actually meet the local graffiti artists and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$84
Most famous sites of Istanbul

You don't need to go inline and Wait for hours as a tour guide with an official license approved by the Ministry of tourism I …More

You don't need to go inline and Wait for hours as a tour guide with an official license approved by the Ministry of tourism I...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$402
Istanbul Aquarium and Aqua Florya Independent Shopping Trip

Dive into the wonderful aquatic world of Istanbul Aquarium and visit one of the city’s biggest shopping malls on this 5-hour trip! Housed in the …More

Dive into the wonderful aquatic world of Istanbul Aquarium and visit one of the city’s biggest shopping malls on this 5-hour trip! Housed in the...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$284
Istanbul Vegan/Vegeterian Home Cooking Class with a Local Chef

It is not easy to find a good Vegan or Vegetarian restaurant to eat in Istanbul. That is why, we, I want to invite you …More

It is not easy to find a good Vegan or Vegetarian restaurant to eat in Istanbul. That is why, we, I want to invite you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
Professional Historian Tour Guide Private Service

Let us introduce you the old and wise city Istanbul in the best way we can! With our experienced tour guides, you will know more …More

Let us introduce you the old and wise city Istanbul in the best way we can! With our experienced tour guides, you will know more...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Imperial Istanbul Half-Day Tour: Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar

Get a glimpse of Istanbul's fascinating Imperial legacies on this half-day sightseeing tour with an expert local guide. First visit Hagia Sophia, once one of …More

Get a glimpse of Istanbul's fascinating Imperial legacies on this half-day sightseeing tour with an expert local guide. First visit Hagia Sophia, once one of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Bosphorus Exclusive Dinner Cruise & Live Show – Reserved Table

A Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise is not just a meal—it’s a theatrical, cultural immersion set against the breathtaking convergence of East and West. That’s what …More

A Bosphorus Dinner Night Cruise is not just a meal—it’s a theatrical, cultural immersion set against the breathtaking convergence of East and West. That’s what...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$142
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels

Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul …More

Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul...

5 days
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$1,079
Turkey Delights Private 10 days Guided Tour

This Private tour includes the highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 10-day fully guided tour. Gives you a thorough overview …More

This Private tour includes the highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 10-day fully guided tour. Gives you a thorough overview...

10 days
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$1,899
5-Day Best of Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus

This is a trip for those looking to really see as many of the different parts of Turkey as possible over a short space of …More

This is a trip for those looking to really see as many of the different parts of Turkey as possible over a short space of...

5 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,199
Private Car With Driver in Istanbul

This premium van is renowned for its spacious interior, sleek design, and advanced amenities. You'll be cocooned in elegance from the moment you step inside. …More

This premium van is renowned for its spacious interior, sleek design, and advanced amenities. You'll be cocooned in elegance from the moment you step inside....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$245
Ephesus Full-Day Tour from Istanbul with Antique City

Daily Ephesus tour from Istanbul give you chance to explore the ancient city of Ephesus on a tour includes transport, guide and two ways flight …More

Daily Ephesus tour from Istanbul give you chance to explore the ancient city of Ephesus on a tour includes transport, guide and two ways flight...

14 to 16 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$387
Istanbul Boat Cruise and Dolmabahce Palace & Two Continents

See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul …More

See Istanbul’s ornate palaces and architecture from land and water on this exciting full-day tour! From the comfort of a coach, you'll see top Istanbul...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Easymade Small Group Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia

Join us on this 10-day small-group tour that starts and ends in Istanbul, offering the perfect introduction to Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin …More

Join us on this 10-day small-group tour that starts and ends in Istanbul, offering the perfect introduction to Turkey's rich history and stunning landscapes. Begin...

10 days
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$1,589
7-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus & Pamukkale

Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale in 7 days with domestic flights, 15kg baggage, airport transfers and entrance fees on included tours. Enjoy a free …More

Explore Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale in 7 days with domestic flights, 15kg baggage, airport transfers and entrance fees on included tours. Enjoy a free...

7 days
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$1,935
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