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

Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport

Booking an Istanbul Airport Private Departure Transfer is the convenient way to depart Istanbul. Don't battle with trying to decipher an airport bus schedule, instead …More

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Booking an Istanbul Airport Private Departure Transfer is the convenient way to depart Istanbul. Don't battle with trying to decipher an airport bus schedule, instead...

Flexible Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$16
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
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Istanbul Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Istanbul with hidden gems that only a local can show you. Get to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$36
Private Istanbul Sightseeing Tour

Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private …More

Take a hassle-free tour of Istanbul's most famous attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. You'll enjoy personalized attention on your private...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Istanbul Old City: Basilica Cistern - Blue Mosque - Grand Bazaar

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and …More

Visit the historic ‘old town’ of bustling Istanbul on this tour. Photo opportunities await at Sultanahmet’s notable religious sites including the Underground Basilica Cistern and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$42
BEST of Istanbul City Full-Day Tour with Transfers

Explore Istanbul’s top UNESCO World Heritage sites on this Best of Istanbul tour, featuring iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, local culture, and authentic shopping. Choose …More

Explore Istanbul’s top UNESCO World Heritage sites on this Best of Istanbul tour, featuring iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, local culture, and authentic shopping. Choose...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Istanbul Private Yacht Experience with Swimming Option

Experience a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, departing from Kabataş Pier. Sail between the European and Asian shores, passing iconic landmarks. Enjoy complimentary …More

Experience a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, departing from Kabataş Pier. Sail between the European and Asian shores, passing iconic landmarks. Enjoy complimentary...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$400
Born on the Bosphorus: Exploring Three Distinct Waterside Neighborhoods

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and …More

This Istanbul food tour explores the neighborhoods lining the Bosphorus, where palaces, markets and old fishing villages reveal different layers of the city’s history and...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$150
ISTANBUL BEST Full-Day PRIVATE Guided Tour :TOP Historic Sites

This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit …More

This full Day Private guided tour covers the major Sightseeings of Istanbul without waiting in ticket lines and with this day tour You will visit...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Istanbul Guided Street Food Tour Around European and Asian Sides

Taste your way through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with a local food expert. Explore lively markets, neighborhood cafés, and local eateries while discovering regional …More

Taste your way through Istanbul’s European and Asian sides with a local food expert. Explore lively markets, neighborhood cafés, and local eateries while discovering regional...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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Guided Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern- Grand Bazaar

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide …More

Skip the long lines to get inside the Hagia Sofia and Basilica Cistern. Att! Tickets provided but are extra to be paid to the guide...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Istanbul Guided Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise or Swimming Cruise

Experience the rich tradition of Turkish coffee onboard. Discover its journey from the Ottoman era to modern-day Istanbul, learn about its authentic brewing ritual, and …More

Experience the rich tradition of Turkish coffee onboard. Discover its journey from the Ottoman era to modern-day Istanbul, learn about its authentic brewing ritual, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
8 Days Best of Turkey Istanbul Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour …More

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour...

8 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,029
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

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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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$150
Istanbul Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise and Mobile Audio Guide

Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the …More

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Step aboard a sightseeing cruise and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Istanbul's iconic Bosphorus. Admire the city's breathtaking skyline, historic landmarks. Experience the...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$28
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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$507
Turkish Carpet Rug Weaving Workshop (Halı Kilim Dokuma Atölyesi)

Hands-on fun: you actually weave, not just watch Our motto: Quality > Quantity → small groups, patient guidance, cozy atmosphere Cultural depth: stories, history, and …More

Hands-on fun: you actually weave, not just watch Our motto: Quality > Quantity → small groups, patient guidance, cozy atmosphere Cultural depth: stories, history, and...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
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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$16
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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$17
Çukurcuma Hamamı 1831 - Boutique Hammam for Couples

As one of the city’s few coed hammams, it welcomes couples and friends to share this authentic journey together, combining tradition, tranquility, and refined comfort …More

As one of the city’s few coed hammams, it welcomes couples and friends to share this authentic journey together, combining tradition, tranquility, and refined comfort...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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