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ISTANBUL! Day Guides & NYE

Hello all!
Headed to Kadikoy for 3 weeks in December/January. We're independent travelers (40's, active, adventurous), but have found it super worthwhile to have a few tours that help us get our footing and learn about the culture of the place we're temporarily calling home. Looking for...

-a reputable and worthwhile guide (or company) to see some of the must do sites - local vibe highly valued! Do NOT want to follow someone holding a neon flag on a giant pole. Private or group.
-suggestion for a NYE activity or reputable company for something like a cruise (if that's the way to go). We like fireworks and i know not to go to Taksim square as per many other forums.
-BONUS: Planning to take a sidetrip to Cappadocia so hot air balloon recommendation? I hear this is a must-do. Even though it'll be December.

THANK YOU. i"m so grateful for your expertise!

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thanks Jules. I'll certainly do a search and continue to look forward to anything anyone has to add (especially about NYE!)
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195 posts

I highly recommend tour guide Metin Koca. His email is: [email protected]
Metin has hundreds of excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. He is honest, extremely knowledgeable, and has a great sense of humor. His English is excellent.