Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour – Full‑Day Boat Trip with Guide

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About this activity

This is one of the most popular Istanbul Princes' Islands day trips, unhurried and with clear logistics from start to finish.

Join a full-day boat trip from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada (Büyükada Island, Istanbul). Enjoy an introductory guided tour in English; then you'll have free time to explore at your own pace.

What you will do:

Explore the coastal scenery, island neighborhoods, and photo spots with your professional English-speaking guide. On Büyükada, one of Türkiye's best-known "Princes' Islands," you'll have time for beach walks, cafes, and scenic viewpoints.

Highlights:

Scenic Cruise on the Sea of Marmara

Visit Two Popular Islands (Kınalıada/Büyükada)

Island Tour by Electric Vehicle

Delicious Lunch Included

Free Time for Swimming or Shopping

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Turkey Tourism Center

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–7 years) · Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch: With one water
Included: Tour Guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Ferry Cruise

Not included

Not included: Electric Vehicle or Bcyle
Not included: Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months)
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours Admission included

Our chauffeurs will pick you up from your hotel with our air-conditioned vehicles and meet you with your group and tour guide at Kabatas pier.

From here, hop on your boat and sail for Heybeliada and Büyükada, the largest and most popular Prince Island.
TopkapI Palace

Passing by

It is a place of great importance in our history. It is the palace where all the Ottoman sultans lived. While passing by these historical places, our tour guide will give you information about the history.
KIz Kulesi

Passing by

Maiden's Tower

B.C. It has a history stretching back centuries. Over the centuries, it has served different states for different purposes. It also hosts interesting stories in the colloquial language. We recommend you to visit this place as well.
Haydarpasa Terminal

Passing by

You can see the historical Haydarpaşa Train Station, which is the subject of the series.
Heybeliada

1 h 30 min

Heybeliada is the second-largest among the islands but the greenest. With our guide, we have free time over there. Later, we continue our tour and head to Büyükada.
Buyukada

3 hours

After arriving on the largest and most popular island, you will start exploring the island with your tour guide. You will see old churches, beaches, small town life up close.

Take a break at a restaurant for lunch and enjoy tasty seafood before your spend the remainder of your day on your own. After lunch, grab your swimsuit and head to the beach to swim or catch some rays. ( summer months). You can also shop. You can buy organic fruits or souvenirs for your loved ones. Guests who wish can also participate in the activities there.
Istanbul

1 h 30 min

Finally, upon your return to Istanbul, there will be a stop for shopping. After shopping, we will drop you back at your respective hotels.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick up guests who make reservations outside of these districts from a common meeting point.

End point

We pick up guests who make reservations outside of these districts from a common meeting point.

Pickup points

Harbour Suites Old City
Atlantis Royal Hotel
Vardar Palace Hotel
Gulseda Otel Apart
Imagine Istanbul - Sultanahmet
Hotel Inter Istanbul
Union Hotel Port
Xenia Hotel Istanbul
AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class
Meddusa Hotel
Gulhane Corner Hotel
Chambers of the Boheme

and 2,152 more pickup points

We pick up guests who stay in hotels in Fatih and Beyoğlu districts by car. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:45 and 09:00, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

No Lunch & No Transfer

Without Lunch & Transfer: This option not included lunch and transfer.
Without Lunch & With Transfer

Without Lunch & With Transfer: This option included transfer but lunch is not included.

Pickup included
Island Tour w Lunch & Transfer

With Lunch & With Transfer: This option included lunch and transfer.

Pickup included
Without Transfer & With Lunch

Without Transfer & With Lunch: This option included lunch but transfer is not included.