プライベートプリンスの島巡り

A very nice tour though in November. We had very nice weather and a good time with our group and our leader. Efekan, a young, very polite and open-minded person, competent in all answers to our questions. Highly recommended. Jakob

The only point to complain about was that the pick-up at the ferry in Istanbul had not worked out. The taxi driver from the hotel to the ferry was super on time and we were then expected right on the largest of the islands. Our guide a local young lady made the day perfectly according to our wishes. She has a great knowledge of the history of the islands and speaks excellent English. Because we had booked privately with her, we could enjoy the trip. Walking through the pine forest and by e-bus we were on our way up. Then to the museum and back to the village. Tasty mussels tasted with rice. Afterwards we went back to Istanbul where the driver was already waiting for us. Highly recommended for those who do not like to travel in groups where the pace cannot be adjusted.

Princes Islands are charming to visit and a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. Lunch on the boat was great however there were no actual tour guides on the day. We were just dropped off and given free time to explore on both islands we visited.

The best tour to take if you are going to Prince's Islands. I reached out to them at the last minute for a tour and they were happy to accommodate me. Andrea, my tour guide, is super knowledgeable and one of the most kind people I have come across. They picked me up from my hotel and I met Andrea at the ferry terminal where we got to know each other. Based on my interests, we decided to go to the 4th island which has a lot of uphill hiking and very picturesque. Along the way, Andrea provided insights about the surroundings, including the house where Trotsky spent his years in exile. The hike is beautiful, with wonderful views of the other islands and the Asian side of Istanbul. We hiked up to the Orthodox Church which sits at an elevation of about 500 feet. The hike was steep, but 100% worth it thanks to the conversations I had with Andrea and his knowledge on the surroundings. There is also an option to take an electric bus or bike on the island if you choose to. Andrea also recommended an excellent restaurant right by the sea and we headed back to Istanbul where the same driver dropped me off. He was amazing as well as I requested him to drop me off at Galata Bridge so I could see the sunset. Overall this is perhaps one of the best guided tours I have been on, and in Andrea, I have found a great friend!

We had a good time visiting the island. It was a great walking tour, our guide was pleasant and gave us a good overview of the history and local attractions.

We had an amazing family trip to the Princes’ Islands. Our guide was fantastic—super knowledgeable, not just about the islands but Istanbul as well. The moment we arrived, it felt like we had left the city behind. Calm, peaceful, and full of charm. We visited a beautiful bay and were lucky enough to spot dolphins! The island’s quiet streets, historic homes, and nature made it feel like a world of its own. It was the perfect break from the crowds. Highly recommend this tour—an unforgettable experience!

There are actually 4 islands, make sure you ask which one you are going to because the biggest island is the furthest, 2 hours on a ferry which is not made clear on itinerary. The biggest island is the one with the church and orphanage in the itinerary. So on realising this when we got on the ferry, we opted for going to Island no2, smaller and quieter and is full of cats, if you are a cat lover, its brilliant. Guide gives you cat food too. Lovely walk up the hill to the top of the island has beautiful views. In all honesty it's the perfect spot for a sit down and a picnic lunch. Perhaps Viator should offer this as an alternative to the restaurant we were taken to. The restaurant was nice but it was a fish restaurant and I do not eat fish at all. I was very disappointed that no one even asked about dietary preferences or issues. I do think this is a question that should be asked.

Onur is a great guide. He is from the islands so he knows about them and the history and culture a lot. He was friendly and made the effort to speak good English with us. He took us to 2 beautiful churches and hosted us to a great lunch

Excellent tour!! We all had a wonderful time visiting the islands!! Onur and Ege are super hosts! Apart from his professionalism, Onur is a kind and helpful person, as he kindly accepted to help us with a problem we faced after leaving Turkey! Very highly recommended!!

Onur was a great guide. Gave us the real feeling of Prince islands. He arranged everything for us. We spend time in two Prince islands, By visiting monastery of Saint George, theological school of halki. We felt like locals. I highly recommend this tour.