(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Istanbul Princes's Islands Tour Lunch Included

78 Reviews 4.41 out of 5 stars Based on 78 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Istanbul, Turkey

Loading Options

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Enjoy a relaxing Experience the serenity of the biggest Princes' Island in Turkey, Büyükada, on this full-day guided tour from Istanbul. After traversing the Sea of Marmara by boat. On Büyükada, learn about the island’s history from your guide.

See all Princes's Island Kınalı Island, Heybeli Island, Burgaz Island,

Full-day trip from Istanbul to Princes Iland (Heybeliada and Büyükada) by boat

Marvel at top Istanbul sights like Topkapi Palace and Kiz Kulesi

Spend time at leisure on the largest of the Princes’ Islands and embrace laid-back island life

Hear the island’s history from your guide and learn of its role as a place of exile for banished Turkish aristocrats

Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned coach included

What's Included

  • Round-trip boat crossing
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    Pick up is included from hotels located in the Old City and Taksim areas. Please ask for availability for hotels located in other zones.Turkey Traveler pickup is offered FREE Pick-up & Drop-off service available from all hotels in central Istanbul. FINDIKZADE, AKSARAY, LALELİ, BEYAZIT, SULTANAHMET, SİRKECİ, TEPEBAŞI, ŞİŞHANE, TAKSİM, TALİMHANE. We will give you a pick-up time in the tour day. Please ask for pick-up possibility from other locations. There may be an extra charge for transportations from other locations.No pick-up or drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul

    What To Expect

    Dentur Avrasya Kabataş İskelesi

    Meet your guide at your central Istanbul hotel and travel by air-conditioned coach to Kabatas port for your full-day Princes' Island tour. Hop aboard your boat and cruise to the biggest and most popular Princes Island, Büyükada.
    Read more

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Galata Koprusu (Pass By)

    We'll go under Galata bridge, and the guide will tell you the history of the bridge.
    Read more

    Topkapi Palace (Pass By)

    Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections
    Read more

    KIz Kulesi (Pass By)

    One of the most iconic images of Istanbul surely has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, known in English as Maiden's Tower, Tower of Leandros, Leander's Tower
    Read more

    Kinaliada (Pass By)

    Kinaliada has beautiful summer homes which people rent it for the season, and a large Armenian community prefers this island for their summer vacations. Its nice beaches attract many people from the city, Ayazma beach is one of them. Water Sports Club has an Olympic pool as well. Hristos Monastery is located up on a hill and was built by the Byzantine emperor Romanus IV (Diogenes) while he was exiled here and where he was buried. The monastery is open to the public only on Fridays. There are several restaurants and cafeterias along the pier, where there is a very modern mosque to the left. There aren't much alternatives to overnight on the island.
    Read more

    Burgazada (Pass By)

    The Burgazada island is famous for the house of Sait Faik Abasiyanik, famous Turkish story writer from the beginning of 20th century, who lived here. His house is now converted into a museum, and in Kalpazan Kaya, a place he used to visit often, there is now a cafeteria offering great views of the sunset. There is a nice sailing and water sports club and many rocky beaches, but the island doesn't offer much places to overnight unfortunately.
    Read more

    Heybeliada

    There are some interesting buildings on Heybeliada; one is the Naval Academy from 1838 and other one is the Halki Greek Orthodox Theological Seminary from 1844. The theological school is a large building up on a hill in the middle of pine trees, but it's closed today. Halki Palace is a well-known hotel built in 1862 for the parents of the Greek high School, it was destroyed by a fire and then restored as a hotel in 1995. A small church dedicated to the Virgin Mary stands in the courtyard of the Naval Academy. Degirmen is a nice picnic area on the side facing to Kasik island. There are also a public beach set in a nice cove and a water sports club on this side of Heybeli. One can enjoy many restaurants and cafeterias around the pier to try local dishes and fresh fish. The island is also busy during winter months because of many schools and the sanatorium, there are also many trekking and hiking trails over the hills and through the pine groves.
    Read more

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Buyukada

    Buyukada is the largest and the most famous of this Islands chain. There are several small hotels where people stay for the weekend. Some of the historical buildings are Aya Yorgi Church and Monastery from 6th century, Ayios Dimitrios Church, Hristos Church and Monastery, and Hamidiye Mosque built by ottoman sultan Abdulhamit II. A long route or a short route can be chosen to visit the island when you rent a horse drawn carriage. Unlike the calm and forested southern part, the northern part of Buyukada is a heavy residential area being close to the pier, therefore most of the private yachts anchor on the southern tip. Dil promontory is a favorite spot for picnickers, and Yoruk Ali beach is open to the public for swimmers. There are many restaurants, cafeterias and shops situated around the pier. There is also a small museum on the island.
    Read more

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Dentur Avrasya Kabataş İskelesi

    Finally, rendezvous with your guide at predetermined time and board your return boat to Istanbul. Once back on land, head back to your hotel where your tour concludes.
    Read more

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Show 7 more stops

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

    (8)

    Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Princes’s Islands Tour Lunch Included?

    A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    Still have questions?

    We're here to help.
    Activity code: C-347091P3

    Traveler Photos

    Reviews

    4.41
    78 reviews

    Average 4.41 out of 5 stars based on 78 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

    5 stars
    56
    4 stars
    11
    3 stars
    2
    2 stars
    5
    1 star
    4

    Loading Options

    Similar Tours & Activities

    Private Full Day Princes' Islands Tour
    Likely to Sell Out

    Private Full Day Princes' Islands Tour

     4 to 5 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$86.75

    Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don't Miss it]

    Street Food Tour in Istanbul [Don't Miss it]

    2
     5 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$335.99

    Traditional Istanbul Street Food Experience

    Traditional Istanbul Street Food Experience

    New To The Site!
     90 to 300 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
    from
    US$180

    Professional Historian Tour Guide Private Service

    Professional Historian Tour Guide Private Service

     8 hours  Free Cancellation
    from
    US$150.61

    Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

    2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

    2 Hours Bosphorus Cruise Boat Tour in Istanbul

     2 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$23.17

    Best of Istanbul private tour pick up and drop off included

    Best of Istanbul private tour pick up and drop off included

     4 to 7 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$92.69

    Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

    Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

     1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$25.60

    Small-Group Tour Including Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and Hagia Sophia

    Small-Group Tour Including Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and Hagia Sophia

     8 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    US$155

    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Round-trip boat crossing
    • Lunch
    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Local guide

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Report Product Issue

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Free Cancellation

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    100% refund
    No refund

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Sorting, ranking, and search results

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

    On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

    If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

    The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.