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

Explore Istanbul's essential sights with one flexible package. Your Essential option includes Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern entry tickets, a guided Blue Mosque visit, a...
$139

This unique tour offers an in-depth look at daily life in Turkey, exploring local customs, traditional weddings, the economy, education, healthcare, and more. Designed for...
$17

Explore the heart of Istanbul on a private journey through its most iconic landmarks — from the ancient Hippodrome to majestic Hagia Sophia and the...
$160

Begin your journey at the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, where you will meet your guide and sample traditional Turkish delights, nuts, and herbal teas. Immerse...
$86

Step into the heart of Ottoman heritage with a full-day tour from Istanbul to Bursa — the first capital of the Ottoman Empire and a...
$34

Rather than buying store-bought sweets, make Turkish delight from scratch in Istanbul’s historic Little Hagia Sophia. This small-group workshop teaches the traditional process, from mixing...
$40

We offer the best 1-2-hour yacht tour, allowing you to explore Istanbul's beautiful waterways at your own pace. Whether you want to cruise along the...
$114

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....
$332

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...
$225

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...
$46

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...
$860

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...
$15

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,...
$401

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...
$69

Children up to 12 years old are FREE (guide only-TICKET NOT INCLUDED) Please NOTE that children aged 9 and above require a separate museum entrance...
$31

Join a Bursa day trip from Istanbul and discover top attractions in Bursa, Turkey in one smooth full‑day itinerary. With hotel pickup, a professional guide,...
$74

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...
$59

Fly from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa for a private, full-day journey through the Neolithic archaeology and living heritage of Upper Mesopotamia. Visit both Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe,...
$572

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...
$18

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....
$190

Let's wander in Constantinople, the capital of Great Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires, which has been the center of multicultural life, deep history, splendid architecture,...
$50

