Events in Istanbul in October 2026

Take in sights of the Bosphorus on board a mega yacht. Enjoy the city view with a 3-course meal while you listen to live music and watch stage performances at private tables.

Escape the hustle of Istanbul with return ferry tickets across the Marmara Sea to the Princes' Islands. Stop on Büyükada — "Big Island — and explore its sights at your own pace.

Travel by boat from Istanbul to Büyükada Island and Kinali Island. See Ottoman mansions, savor lunch while on the sea, enjoy free time to explore, and enjoy an optional hotel pickup service.

See the major highlights of Istanbul with this hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. Discover some of the city's most popular landmarks and listen to commentary available in 8 languages.

Pay your respects to the fallen heroes of the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I on a full-day tour from Istanbul to the battlesites and war memorials of the Dardanelles Straits.

Fill your belly to the brim with fantastic Turkish flavors on a guided walking tour of the best food on both sides of Istanbul. Make 8-9 stops with a variety of delicious foods at each location.

Eat your way through Istanbul with a guided tour of local favorite food spots. Discover the Kadikoy neighborhood and sample Turkish delicacies like kaymak, simit, fish sandwiches, and iskender kebap.

Travel to Cappadocia by air from Istanbul and enjoy 3-days of tours. Take in the Open Air Museum, the underground city, and the fairy chimneys, and enjoy a hot-air balloon ride and more sights.

Experience a relaxing evening on a luxury yacht, admiring the evening lights of Istanbul's towers, bridges, and landmarks as you cruise on the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy snacks and drinks onboard.