Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
Description
Explore the peaceful Princes’ Islands on a full-day guided tour from Istanbul. Enjoy a scenic cruise across the Sea of Marmara, discover charming island streets, historic mansions, and beautiful seaside views while learning about the islands’ unique history and culture from your guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup & Transfer to the Boat Guests who select the transfer option will be picked up from their hotels or specified addresses between 08:00 and 09:15 and comfortably transferred to the departure port. Guests who book the tour without transfer service must arrive at the designated meeting point on their own before the departure time.
Boat Journey & Kınalıada Visit After meeting the guide at the port, board the boat and enjoy an approximately 1 hour and 20 minute cruise across the Sea of Marmara. During the journey, admire the beautiful views of Istanbul from the water. The first stop is Kınalıada (or occasionally another island depending on operational conditions), where guests will have free time to walk around and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere.
Büyükada Visit & Free Time The tour then continues to Büyükada, the largest and most popular of the Princes’ Islands. Lunch will be served on the boat during the tour. After the guide provides important information about the island, guests will have approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of free time to explore the island, discover its historic streets and beautiful mansions, rent a bicycle or electric vehicle, relax at cafés, or swim during the summer season.
Return to Istanbul, Shopping Stop & Hotel Drop-Off After the free time on Büyükada, guests will meet the guide at the designated meeting point and board the boat back to Istanbul. Before the tour ends, there will be a short shopping stop. Guests with transfer service will then be dropped off at their hotels, while guests without transfer service may leave the tour at the port area independently.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE. We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations. No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(118)
I loved my experience with this organizer. I was traveling alone, and the guides came to me several times to explain things about the islands and give me advice. I didn't feel abandoned when I went ashore; they responded quickly via WhatsApp when I needed directions. The atmosphere on the boat was great; people were dancing, which reminded me of the Dominican Republic. Thank you to Oktay for giving me so much advice.
We took a boat trip lasting over an hour, enjoying the enchanting blue scenery of Istanbul. All the beauties of Istanbul were introduced with the help of our guide. We explored the authentic and lively markets of Heybeliada and Büyükada by rented bikes and took photos. After a short meal break on the boat, we had fun and danced to lively music throughout the return journey. Our guides were attentive and very kind throughout the tour. I would like to thank our tour guides and the tour company for giving us such a wonderful memory. I wholeheartedly recommend joining the tour.
This was the most peaceful tour we took during our Istanbul vacation. We spent a fulfilling day enjoying the historical atmosphere of the islands, the sea voyage, and a wonderful seaside meal. The organization was flawless from start to finish, thank you!
Disastrous handling. After being picked up this morning at 8:00 in front of the hotel without any issues, the operator made us wait for over an hour in the full sun on the boat, with no communication about the program and the next activities. After an hour, we were told that there is still a 30-minute wait because not all the groups have arrived. Avoid if you want to optimize your time. When I learned that crossings to the island of princes are available for 50 cents...
We were picked up at our hotel around 8:40 am and headed for the boat. Waited about 1 hour on the boat. We stopped on the first island, but not the one written on the program just an hour. After meals on the boat included in the price. And then head to the other island for a 2-hour walk. And back fashion show in Istanbul for Levinson leather
Oktay was excellent and kept the group in sync. He surprised me with cake, happy birthday singing and then the best part of the day was dancing 💃🏻 with everyone. It was a most Joyful day🌻🇹🇷🥰
Staff are kindly and Suleyman he's the one who manage everything
I highly recommend this tour to everyone! Everything was well organized, and the atmosphere was great. Our guide Oktay was amazing — very friendly, professional, and made the experience fun and enjoyable. Thank you for such a wonderful time! — Очень рекомендую этот тур всем! Всё было хорошо организовано, атмосфера отличная. Наш гид Октай был замечательный — очень дружелюбный, профессиональный и сделал всё весёлым и приятным. Спасибо за прекрасное время!
Today Oktay and I had a wonderful tour of the islands. It was a very well-organized, enjoyable, and trouble-free day from start to finish. We had the opportunity to visit both Kınalıada and Büyükada, and both islands were truly beautiful. Throughout the tour, Oktay was extremely attentive, friendly, and professional. Their descriptions gave us the opportunity to get to know the places we visited better. The food served on board was also delicious and made the trip even more enjoyable. The fashion show we watched at the leather shop at the end of the program was a pleasant surprise, and we finished the day with a different experience. Overall, everything was very well thought out and planned. I would definitely recommend this experience with Oktay to anyone considering such a tour in Istanbul.
I absolutely loved the tour, and Oktay was a fantastic guide who made our day so wonderful. Thank you so much, his presence was enough to make today a beautiful day for us ❤️❤️
