The 6 Best Princes’ Islands Tours from Istanbul

1.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,305 reviews · 8 hours · from $18Our pick

Spend eight hours cruising from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with a guide such as Oktay or Suleyman, lunch on board, island free time, and sea views. You can walk, swim in summer, rent a bicycle, or pay for an electric vehicle ride. Hotel pickup is optional.

“I liked everything , except the fact that the photographer was trying to sell us our pictures which we didnt asked for at an overpriced rate. In fact, from my experience most Istanbul tours are trying to sell us things ..”

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2.Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,550 reviews · 7 hours · from $26

Spend seven hours sailing from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada, with English guidance from hosts such as Dilek, Gül, or Muhittin. You’ll have island free time, Ottoman mansions, sea views, and summer lunch aboard the boat. Bikes and electric buggies cost extra.

“Very relaxing day trip and good quality for money very friendly guide too”

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3.Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 711 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Leave Istanbul by boat for Kınalıada and Büyükada, with hotel pickup available, a guided walk, lunch onboard, music, and free time for swimming or renting an electric vehicle. English and Arabic support is offered, and guide Burak has been praised for keeping the day organized.

“Did the prince's island tour with them, It was a very good experience for the price. food was delicious and had a good ambience with music when returning on the boat. Just maybe one recommendation would be to provide soft drinks as well for lunch in the package instead of water. But overall great experience, Highly recommended.”

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4.Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 586 reviews · from $11Best value

Take a smartphone ticket from Eminönü to Büyükada, the largest and best-known Princes’ Island. Enjoy a slow ferry ride across the Marmara Sea, then explore on foot or by bike, visit St. George Church, see Trotsky’s former villa, and return on a later ferry.

“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”

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5.Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 221 reviews · 8 hours · from $29

Spend eight hours sailing from Istanbul to Buyukada and a second island, with hotel transfers, lunch, English or Arabic guidance, and views of Topkapi Palace and Maiden’s Tower. The boat is ASK. Guide Kardelen has earned praise for clear English and careful group handling.

“It was amazing day trip for us. It was all just perfect. Place is also very beautiful. Must to do when in Istanbul.”

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6.Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend 6 to 7 hours escaping Istanbul by boat, visiting Heybeliada and Buyukada, and eating an open buffet lunch aboard ship. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and island transport are included, but expect a large group, paid drinks, limited sightseeing time, and possible shopping stops.

“Horrible food,rude staff on the boat,took us to a leather store after cruise without advertising.Nice tour guide lady”

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