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

Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Private Mercedes-Benz Vito Hire with Professional Driver

Experience Istanbul in total comfort with a 100% private Ultra VIP car and professional local driver. This is not a fixed tour — it’s a …More

Experience Istanbul in total comfort with a 100% private Ultra VIP car and professional local driver. This is not a fixed tour — it’s a...

5 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$191
Istanbul Private Walking Highlights Tour

We will meet at your hotel or any place that you want. The tour duration is 8 hours and according to weather conditions or traffic, …More

We will meet at your hotel or any place that you want. The tour duration is 8 hours and according to weather conditions or traffic,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$280
Private Full Day Guided Highlights of Istanbul Tour

Explore Highlights of Istanbul, in one day easily. At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information was given by your …More

Explore Highlights of Istanbul, in one day easily. At the end of the tour, you will be enchanted by the information was given by your...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
1-Day Best of Istanbul Private Tour with the Best Local Guides

Tick through Istanbul’s highlights without transport hassles or getting lost, and with a local expert guide to reveal their history on this private full-day tour. …More

Tick through Istanbul’s highlights without transport hassles or getting lost, and with a local expert guide to reveal their history on this private full-day tour....

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$295
Private istanbul tour with transportation

You can book a private tour of Istanbul using one of our air-conditioned minivans with a professional licensed guide.So you can go wherever you like …More

You can book a private tour of Istanbul using one of our air-conditioned minivans with a professional licensed guide.So you can go wherever you like...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$452
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night Show All inclusive

Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait Get a taste of Turkish culture and see the city from the water on this night time dinner …More

Enjoy a night on the Bosphorus Strait Get a taste of Turkish culture and see the city from the water on this night time dinner...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$40
Private Istanbul Bosphorus Yacht Cruise

Would you like to discover the historical buildings and magnificent atmosphere of the Bosphorus? If you want to watch the sunset or sunrise from the …More

Would you like to discover the historical buildings and magnificent atmosphere of the Bosphorus? If you want to watch the sunset or sunrise from the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Asian Side of Istanbul: Uskudar and Kadikoy Full Day Walking Tour

Delve into Üsküdar and Kadıköy, two of Istanbul’s alluring Asian-side neighborhoods on an 8-hour tour. Catch a Marmaray train under the Bosphorus to visit some …More

Delve into Üsküdar and Kadıköy, two of Istanbul’s alluring Asian-side neighborhoods on an 8-hour tour. Catch a Marmaray train under the Bosphorus to visit some...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$395
Ephesus Day Trip from Istanbul incl Domestic Flights

DAY Trip from Istanbul to EPHESUS RUINS including Domestic Flights! Discover the revered HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, believed to be her final dwelling, and delve …More

DAY Trip from Istanbul to EPHESUS RUINS including Domestic Flights! Discover the revered HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY, believed to be her final dwelling, and delve...

14 to 18 hours
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$365
Istanbul Private Yacht Tour - 2 Hours

Along a 2 hours yacht tour, enjoy amazing Bosphorus and take your Istanbul experience to the next level. Without crowded classic public ferry tours, you …More

Along a 2 hours yacht tour, enjoy amazing Bosphorus and take your Istanbul experience to the next level. Without crowded classic public ferry tours, you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$320
Istanbul Old City Highlights Private Guided Skip the Line Tours

Historical Istanbul Highlights Begin your day with a professional tour guide who will bring Istanbul’s rich history to life. Start at the grand Topkapi Palace, …More

Historical Istanbul Highlights Begin your day with a professional tour guide who will bring Istanbul’s rich history to life. Start at the grand Topkapi Palace,...

8 hours 10 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$24
istanbul old city private walking tour

Our official tour guides focus strictly on your satisfaction. Experience Istanbul’s soul with an unforgettable journey. ️ Living History: Walk the same streets where emperors …More

Our official tour guides focus strictly on your satisfaction. Experience Istanbul’s soul with an unforgettable journey. ️ Living History: Walk the same streets where emperors...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$324
Private Istanbul Old City Tour: Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque & More

⭐ OVERVIEW Discover the historic heart of Istanbul on this private Old City walking tour with a licensed local guide. Explore the most iconic landmarks …More

⭐ OVERVIEW Discover the historic heart of Istanbul on this private Old City walking tour with a licensed local guide. Explore the most iconic landmarks...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Join a Turkish Breakfast Ritual with Local Sisters

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks …More

This experience takes place in Tuğba’s real home kitchen in Şişli, with a small group so it stays personal. Tuğba is a lawyer who cooks...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$64
Private Istanbul Full Day 7 to 8 hours Guided Tours / Group opt.

PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul. • Private Tour for your family …More

PRIVATE Full Day tour includes 5 highlights (Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square, Grand Bazaar) in Istanbul. • Private Tour for your family...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Best Seller; Private Guided Istanbul Tour

This private tour of Istanbul's old town is an absolute must! The most significant sites are made memorable by an expert guide and then the …More

This private tour of Istanbul's old town is an absolute must! The most significant sites are made memorable by an expert guide and then the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Istanbul Private Guiding Service

This is a private guiding service taking place in Istanbul’s Old City area. Your professional guide will meet you in the Old City and accompany …More

This is a private guiding service taking place in Istanbul’s Old City area. Your professional guide will meet you in the Old City and accompany...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Private Gallipoli Day Tour from Istanbul ANZAC and WWI Sites

Visit the historic battlefields of Gallipoli on a day trip from Istanbul. Learn about World War I history and ANZAC legacy sites. Gallipoli Peninsula is …More

Visit the historic battlefields of Gallipoli on a day trip from Istanbul. Learn about World War I history and ANZAC legacy sites. Gallipoli Peninsula is...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$95
Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Combo Tour in Istanbul

Basilica Cistern Tour Times Monday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:45 Tuesday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:30,14:00,15:00,16:00 Wednesday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:30,15:00,16:15 Thursday 09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,16:00 Friday 09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:30,14:30,15:45,16:30 Saturday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30 Sunday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30 Basilica Cistern: Meet at the Busforus Bus …More

Basilica Cistern Tour Times Monday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:00,15:00,16:45 Tuesday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:30,14:00,15:00,16:00 Wednesday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,14:30,15:00,16:15 Thursday 09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,14:00,15:15,16:00 Friday 09:00,10:00,11:00,11:30,12:00,12:30,13:30,14:30,15:45,16:30 Saturday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30 Sunday 09:00,10:00,11:00,12:00,13:30,14:00,15:00,15:30,16:00,16:30 Basilica Cistern: Meet at the Busforus Bus...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$134
Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snack and Refreshment

The Sunset cruise starts from Kabatas Pier with a nice, decorated luxury yacht, sail up to second bridge of the Bosphorus from European part of …More

The Sunset cruise starts from Kabatas Pier with a nice, decorated luxury yacht, sail up to second bridge of the Bosphorus from European part of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$73
10 Days Turkey Tour to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus

The best tour for those looking to really see as many of different parts of Turkey as possible. The whole tour is 10 days and …More

The best tour for those looking to really see as many of different parts of Turkey as possible. The whole tour is 10 days and...

10 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,699
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