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15 Princes Islands Tours in Istanbul That Live Up to the Hype

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - How pickup and meeting point work (so you don’t stress)

1.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada

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

A relaxing full-day cruise from Istanbul to the Princes’ Islands, with Heybeliada and Büyükada, lunch, and time to swim and wander.

“Beautiful and pleasant atmosphere. The service was excellent, and the staff were very attentive and friendly. I really enjoyed the Princes’ Islands tour and would happily do it again.”

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From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch - Meeting Point and Timing: why the 9:45-ish departure is the big deal

2.From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch

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

A 7-hour Princes Islands boat day from Istanbul. See Ottoman mansions on Büyükada, enjoy lunch at sea, and roam Kınalıada.

“A wonderful boat trip to Princes’ Island – smooth ride, breathtaking sea views, fresh air, and a peaceful escape from the city. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature!”

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Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul

Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul - Heybeliada in about 1 hour: What you can do (and what you should skip)

3.Princes Islands Blue Journey from Old City Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

A guided boat day from Istanbul’s Old City to the Princes Islands, with views of Galata Bridge, Maiden’s Tower, and Topkapi.

“I had booked this tour but I couldn't catch up as i was late. But the communication was very good. Easy to contact with operator. He gave me the option to travel next day but i couldn't. So i got the full refund.”

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From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands

From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands - The guided story you’ll actually remember on the water

4.From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 281 reviews · 8 hours · from $16Best value

A smooth ferry day to Büyükada and Heybeliada from Istanbul, with island car-free streets, mansions, swimming breaks, and lunch.

“Our guide, Süleyman, was very entertaining. He took care of us throughout the tour and had a fun narration. The food was delicious, and the islands are truly a must-see. A must-see for foreigners visiting Istanbul. I highly recommend it.”

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Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer - Getting to Ahırkapı: Pickup Can Be Easy or Messy

5.Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

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

Ferry to Heybeliada and Buyukada with hotel transfer and lunch. Good value for princes islands, with some organization and sales-pressure caveats.

“Princess Island, especially the big island, is worth a day trip. Do it on your own with a local ferry. Our boat was OK, but the only seats were free-standing tables and chairs for the lunch (and presumably for evening dinner cruises). No very comfortable, especially for someone 60+, for 4 hours R/T. Lunch also mediocre: boring salad, decent meatball (patty), tasteless chicken and bland rice. Much more interesting options on the island(s). What really ticked me off is the tour added on a leather "fashion show" at the end that was not on our purchased itinerary that my wife and I wanted to skip (as did others). I asked…”

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Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Büyükada

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Buyukada - How pickup and meeting point work (so you don’t stress)

6.Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Büyükada

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

Istanbul’s Princes Islands full-day tour with hotel pickup, ferry to Büyükada and Heybeliada, plus Kınalıada and Burgazada sights, English guide.

“Our tour guide was wonderful, the boat ride was beautiful seeing amazing sites. But from pickup to boat took an hour and 20 minutes with lots of stops and sitting around. Islands were pretty but not much to see but vendors selling their items.”

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Princes Island Full Day Tour – Heybeli or Kınalı & Büyükada

Princes Island Full Day Tour - Heybeli or Kınalı & Büyükada - Bosphorus Views En Route: Topkapı Palace and Maiden’s Tower

7.Princes Island Full Day Tour – Heybeli or Kınalı & Büyükada

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · 8 hours · from $16

Full-day Princes’ Islands trip from Istanbul to Büyükada with ferry views, an electric-car mansion tour, and optional lunch for $16.

“I joined the day-long island tour and was truly delighted. The tranquility of Heybeliada, combined with the vibrant atmosphere of Büyükada, made for a wonderful experience. Our guide answered all our questions sincerely, and I learned a lot. The food was also quite delicious. I recommend it to anyone looking to escape the crowds of Istanbul and spend a pleasant day.”

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Istanbul: Full Day Princes Islands Guided Tour with Lunch

Istanbul: Full Day Princes Islands Guided Tour with Lunch - Hotel Pickup and Port Handoff (Where Most Stress Happens)

8.Full Day Princes Islands Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Cruise to Heybeliada and Büyükada on Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, guided exploration, Turkish lunch, ferry tickets, transfers, and a shop stop.

“Annonceret til 7 timer. Turen tog 14 timer Vi kom aldrig ud at sejle!!!!! Lavt informationsniveau Utrolig man forretnings besøg Fik fine oplevelser men ikke det vi havde købt”

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Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul - Reaching Büyükada: the car-free feeling hits fast

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

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

Guided Büyükada Princes’ Islands day tour from Istanbul with boat views, hotel pickup, horse-drawn carriage, and lunch included.

“Very difficult to review this tour as it was raining and therefor not a very good day to travel to an island- glad we went though and got to see the island- lunch was good and the guide was very informative! Def would recommend if the weather is on your side!”

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Princes Island Full Day Tour

Princes Island Full Day Tour - Price and What You’re Really Paying For

10.Princes Island Full Day Tour

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

Princes Islands day trip from Istanbul with ferry rides, guided sights, Heybeliada and Büyükada time, and an optional lunch stop.

“Lo mejor del tour ha sido el viaje en barco hasta las islas. La recogida fue regular, pues debido al tráfico se presentaron 10minutos tarde y nos llevaron en taxi al puerto junto a los demás integrantes del grupo. La comida fue escasa, si bien estaba rica y no incluía postre. El guía hablaba bien inglés, pero explicaba todo con poco detalle y muy justo, aunque te ayudaba ante cualquier duda. La visita a las islas fue muy justita de tiempos (sólo 1 hora para ver la primera y escasa hora y media para la segunda). La visita a la tienda de cuero y su desfile sobraban, además resultaba agobiante…”

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Princes Islands Tour WITH Private Boat, optional Pickup & Lunch

Princes Islands Tour WITH Private Boat, optional Pickup & Lunch - Getting there: pickup, meeting point, and the 9:00 start

Princes’ Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour

Princes' Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour - Meeting at Nizam: Start Point, End Plan, and Real-World Timing

12.Princes’ Islands ( Büyükada ) E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride an e-bike through Büyükada’s quiet lanes, hit Aya Yorgi Church, and stroll town for local bites, with an English guide for $85.

“It was a basic bike ride around the island. Not many stops, just ride. About two hours long. Our guide Ege, was super friendly. No complaints. Soft spoken and a little hard to hear but we both really liked him. If you are coming Galata area, be prepared for about a 1.5 hour ferry ride each way.”

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Istanbul Princes Islands Tour by Private Boat Pickup & Lunch

Istanbul Princes Islands Tour by Private Boat Pickup & Lunch - Kınalıada first: 1 hour to walk, look, and reset

Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch from Istanbul

Full-Day Princes Island Tour with Lunch from Istanbul - The Pickup Reality: Where You Can Be Collected

Princes Island Tour From Istanbul

Princes Island Tour From Istanbul - Pickup from Fatih and Beyoğlu, and the Kabataş pier reality

15.Princes Island Tour From Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $18

Princes Island tour from Istanbul by ferry to Heybeliada and Büyükada, guided history sights, swim and shop time, optional lunch.

“Great tour of the islands. The ferry was comfortable and the guide was professional and informative. We managed to sidestep the leather store at the end by just hopping on the tram and heading back. I’d read of a sales stop at a leather and fur store, but had no interest in either product.”

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