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The pick of Istanbul.
The 15 most popular princes' islands tours in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
A budget-friendly Princes Islands cruise from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with lunch on board, sea views, and free time.
Most Popular“We loved Both islands, the guide was amazing and very informative. Great value for money”
Cruise from Istanbul to Princes Islands with Ottoman mansions, seagulls and simits, plus lunch and free time on Büyükada.
“The day trip was lovely! Our guide was absolutely incredible and the transport was very smooth. The Islands are great for sightseeing but I would probably say that visiting during warmer weather is a better choice so you can enjoy roaming around the island more. Nice selection of shops on the big island and the…”
A 7-hour Princes’ Islands cruise from Istanbul with hotel transfer, lunch onboard, and free time on Büyükada and Kınalıada.
“very nice trip, full day of exploration on a nice boat with pick up from my hotel. great value for money!”
Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada with smartphone tickets and an optional audio guide—an easy, self-paced day away from Istanbul.
“Better to have cash in liras with you (in case you would like to buy something on boat). But, better take 2 bottles of water with you. Price in USD is 2-3 times more expensive if you try to buy something from cabin crew”
Cruise from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada on a guided boat tour, with plenty of island time and clear tips.
“Very nice tour to see the coast and visit the islands, the lunch on the big island was amazing and we had great fish, really recommended just for that! A bit more time would have been nice to explore more.”
Full-day Princes’ Islands escape with ferry views of Topkapi and Maiden’s Tower, Heybeliada and Büyükada time, lunch, and optional hotel transfers.
“It was a very nice trip, we enjoyed visiting the islands. Our hosts were wery kind.”
Ferry to Heybeliada and Buyukada with hotel transfer and buffet lunch. Great views, but timing and sales stops can vary.
“Not worth the price - this is just a transportation helper with simple lunch included. Prince Island is just a dirty sticky island with pet poops everywhere”
Cruise from Istanbul to Büyükada and a second Princes’ Island, with mansion views, seagulls, seasonal lunch, and a relaxing island day.
“A very enjoyable experience, I definitely recommend it.”
Istanbul Princes Islands day trip with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, guided island time, and a Turkish lunch on Heybeliada and Büyükada.
“The princess islands are a beauty in itself. There should be more insights on the history of the island given to the tourists. I felt that the tour organisers were more interested in making money from the tourists in the form of professional photographers taking your pictures for you on a digital camera with such…”
Full-day Princes’ Islands tour from Istanbul with ferry ride, electric-car mansion views, lunch, and Bosphorus sights for $24.
“Everything was great. The guide was very good and helped us a lot. We had a great time touring the island. I definitely recommend it.”
A 6-hour Istanbul day trip to Büyükada on the Princes’ Islands, with a Marmara Sea cruise, walking tour, and lunch included.
Cruise Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands by private boat with a bilingual guide, optional lunch, and time on Kınalıada and Büyükada.
“Wir wurden pünktlich vom Reiseleiter abgeholt und sind mit 1 mal den Bus wechseln schnell am Schiff gewesen. Das Schiff war sehr überfüllt, die Plätze am oberen Deck überfüllt, unten war mehr Platz, die Luft war aber sehr stickig. Wir besuchten erst eine Insel wo 1 Stunde Zeit war, dann rüber zur nächsten, wo das…”
Full-day Princes Islands tour from Istanbul with hotel pickup, boat ride, lunch on board, and stops at Heybeliada and Büyükada.
“Lovely trip nice and relaxing especially after the busy sightseeing week”
Cruise from Istanbul to car-free Princes’ Islands, walk Buyukada and Kinaliada, enjoy onboard lunch, and soak up sea views for 6 hours.
“It was long without any English speaking guide. We had to change a boat. It was really a good experience”
A full-day Princes’ Islands walking tour: Bosphorus ferry crossing, car-free Büyükada sights, Turkish lunch, and sweeping Golden Horn views.
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