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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“Very nice , well maintained and good service. Amazing staff! Highly recommend for wonderful day out”
Cruise from Istanbul to Princes Islands with Ottoman mansions, seagulls and simits, plus lunch and free time on Büyükada.
“Fantastic value for money, for $46 NZD. We were picked up from our hotel right on time and ferry departed at 9.45am, exactly as stated on the itinerary. The ferry is cozy and the food was good. We went to 2 islands, and had a fabtastic time at both places. Enjoyed an ice cream and…”
A 7-hour Princes’ Islands cruise from Istanbul with hotel transfer, lunch onboard, and free time on Büyükada and Kınalıada.
“They are really nice , I was late to arriving point on first island but they were helpful and understanding to get there. Lively atmosphere and music.highly recommended”
Round-trip ferry from Eminönü to Büyükada with smartphone tickets and an optional audio guide—an easy, self-paced day away from Istanbul.
“Lovely place to visit good shopping, great coffee and food”
Cruise from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada on a guided boat tour, with plenty of island time and clear tips.
“Everything are perfect.happy with the tour.highly recommended”
Full-day Princes’ Islands escape with ferry views of Topkapi and Maiden’s Tower, Heybeliada and Büyükada time, lunch, and optional hotel transfers.
“This was such a great way to see Prince’s Islands- it was a very fun day and everything was seamless.”
Ferry to Heybeliada and Buyukada with hotel transfer and buffet lunch. Great views, but timing and sales stops can vary.
“We had booked this trip, including hotel transfer. The organisation of the hotel transfer was awful. We did not receive any details and I had to chase the organiser to try and find out what time they would be picking us up. We were told 8am. They finally turned up at 9:30am - one and…”
Cruise from Istanbul to Büyükada and a second Princes’ Island, with mansion views, seagulls, seasonal lunch, and a relaxing island day.
“a relaxing and enjoyable tour. we were picked up from the hotel at the specified time. we got on the boat waiting for us and the boat trip started. we arrived at the island with a beautiful view. it was a beautiful place and we had dinner at a nice restaurant. a restaurant by the…”
Istanbul Princes Islands day trip with hotel pickup, ferry crossings, guided island time, and a Turkish lunch on Heybeliada and Büyükada.
“Annonceret til 7 timer. Turen tog 14 timer Vi kom aldrig ud at sejle!!!!! Lavt informationsniveau Utrolig man forretnings besøg Fik fine oplevelser men ikke det vi havde købt”
Full-day Princes’ Islands tour from Istanbul with ferry ride, electric-car mansion views, lunch, and Bosphorus sights for $24.
“The weather is nice and it is far from the city noise. There is a wonderful sea view, we really liked 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.
“Kind and helpful guide tour, operator very responsive, clear instructions, timely information, flexible”
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.
“Déçue de cette croisière je ne m'attendais pas a ça Tout d'abord bous avons attendu 1h dans le bateau après l'heure de départ annoncée motif prise de carburant ! Puis 1 ère île , 1h de liberté mais pas grand chose a voir ensuite déjeuner sur le bateau eh bien vous feriez mieux de négocier…”
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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