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The 15 Best Princes’ Islands Tours from Istanbul

25 tours  ·  from $11

The ferry out is cheap and the islands have no traffic on them, so the choice is really between doing it yourself and being met at the pier. The 15 below compare the guided days, the lunch cruises and the plain return tickets.

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - Finding the boat near Kadir Has University
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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

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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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Lunch on the water, with seasonal changes
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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

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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Istanbul: Princes' Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer - The morning pickup and the port departure
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Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer

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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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes' Islands - Finding the Eminönü TURYOL Port
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Istanbul: Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

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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Istanbul: Princes' Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers - Buyukada, villas, pine trees, and car-free streets
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Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

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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Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer - Heybeliada: greenery, old houses, and a short walk
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Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

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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From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands - Büyükada’s wooden mansions and quiet streets
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From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands

7.Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 128 reviews · from $24

Join an English- or Russian-speaking guide for an 8-hour trip from Istanbul to Buyukada and a smaller second island. Ride the ferry, see late Ottoman wooden mansions, enjoy seasonal lunch, and explore at your own pace. Hotel pickup is included in selected areas, while electric cars and beach entry cost extra.

“The tour went well overall. The food was good and the boat trip was great. The guide and driver were very helpful to us.”

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Princes' Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour - Kınalıada: a short first taste
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Princes’ Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour

8.Princes’ Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 114 reviews · from $24

Spend about nine hours on a privately operated boat from Istanbul, visiting Kınalıada and Büyükada. You’ll get a short guided walk, buffet lunch, free time for beaches or electric-bike hire, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Expect a large group and possible transfer delays.

“We reached the meeting point well in advance of the agreed time and waited in the cold for 1 hour, however there was nobody around. The phone number wasnot answered. I am assumimg They had given us the wrong meeting point They refused to refund the amount.”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - Finding the boat near Kadir Has University
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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Büyükada

9.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Büyükada

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 104 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about eight hours escaping Istanbul by ferry to Heybeliada and Büyükada. You get central hotel pickup, an English or Arabic-speaking guide, round-trip boat tickets, and optional lunch. Expect a shared ferry, free time on the islands, and a group of up to 50 people.

“No show Impossible to find out Viator didn’t respond Don’t trust these people. Local tour operator contacted me an hour after no show saying they would do it another day”

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Princes' Islands Tour from Istanbul Lunch Included - Büyükada, lunch, and free time by the sea
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Princes’ Islands Tour from Istanbul Lunch Included

10.Princes’ Islands Tour from Istanbul Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 80 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours sailing from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada, with a walking tour, island free time, lunch, and hotel pickup. The $39.74 price is appealing, but expect a large group, limited guiding, optional electric-car rides, and a leather-shop stop on the way back.

“This experience was what I would have expectedf or the cost. A large group tour with a buffet lunch. While it was fun to see the islands, we did not learn about the history or receive any further information.”

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Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul - The horse-drawn carriage ride and its limits
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Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

11.Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from central Istanbul to Büyükada by coach and boat, with views of Topkapı Palace and Maiden’s Tower along the way. A guide leads the island visit, carriage ride, and seafood lunch, then leaves you limited free time before the return boat. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Hardly any narration/guiding provided. Did not benefit by joining tour group. We were escorted to the ferry, then to carriage ride and that was essentially it. I feel like I could have done this myself.”

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Princes Island Full Day Tour with Lunch - Arriving at Büyükada’s wooden mansions
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Princes Island Full Day Tour with Lunch

12.Princes Island Full Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 60 reviews · from $24

Spend eight hours exploring the Princes’ Islands from Istanbul with hotel pickup, ferry rides, an onboard English or Russian guide, lunch, and an electric-car tour of Büyükada. You’ll see Topkapı Palace and Maiden’s Tower from the water, visit a smaller island, and have free time for seaside walks and shopping.

“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.”

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Private Princes' Islands Tour - Pine paths, small coves, and the island’s natural side
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Private Princes’ Islands Tour

13.Private Princes’ Islands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Leave your Istanbul hotel for a private Princes’ Islands day trip with an English-speaking guide. Ride the ferry to Büyükada, stop for tea by the sea, walk through pine forest, visit Aya Yorgi Church and the Adalar Museum, and use the island’s e-bus. Ask about the ferry meeting point and food plans before booking.

“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…”

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Istanbul: Day Trip to the Princes' Islands - The ferry ride across the Marmara Sea
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Istanbul: Day Trip to the Princes’ Islands

14.Day Trip to the Princes’ Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 44 reviews · 6 hours · from $58

Leave central Istanbul by ferry for Büyükada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands. You’ll walk near the village square, see flower-covered Victorian cottages and pine-lined scenery, and enjoy lunch. Pickup covers key central districts, but island time and guiding can vary.

“Le guide devait venir nous chercher à notre hôtel a 8h15 il est finalement arrivé à 9h il nous a fait changé de bus en cours de route, l activité en elle même est correcte par contre le déjeuner c est vraiment pas terrible, une crudité un kebab et terminé pas de dessert pas de thé! Et le retour gratiné, on a eu le droit un passage dans une fabrique de vêtements en cuir (pas prévu et pas en lien avec l activité) et comme au retour on était en retard et bien le guide nous a fait déposer à environ 10 minutes à pied de notre hôtel ! Vu…”

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Princes Island Full Day Tour - The ferry ride past Istanbul landmarks
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Princes Island Full Day Tour

15.Princes Island Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend about eight hours traveling by ferry from Istanbul to Heybeliada and Büyükada. Expect hotel pickup in Fatih or Beyoğlu if selected, an English-speaking guide, free time, optional lunch, island shopping, and possible beach time in summer. Guide Suleiman has received special praise.

“A lovely experience with a fabulous guide. Well organized , informative and fun. The lunch was amazing... fabulous perfectly prepared Sea Bream. I really recommend this day trip !”

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