# Istanbul Prince’s Island Tour

- URL: https://bosphorussunset.com/tour/istanbul-princes-island-tour/
- Language: en
- Type: product
- Last updated: 2026-05-26T17:43:12+03:00

## Product Details

- **Price:** EUR 60
- **Rating:** 4.83 / 5
- **Review count:** 84
- **Categories:** Bosphorus Cruise, Bosphorus Lunch Cruise, Island Tour, Popular Tours

## Summary

Day tour of the Princes Islands from Istanbul by public ferry. 9 AM meeting at Kabataş, 90-minute ferry to Büyükada, walking and electric-vehicle tour of the main sites, free time for lunch at the harbour. Return by 5–6 PM. From €60 per person — licensed guide, ferry tickets, island tour included.

## Description

A day on the Princes Islands, by ferry

This is the budget version of the Princes Islands: the public ferry from Kabataş, plus a guide for the day on Büyükada — the largest and most-visited island. Total cost is €60 per person because it uses the normal ferry system rather than a private yacht. The ferry itself is part of the experience — 90 minutes each way through the Sea of Marmara with coastal views you'd never see from the Bosphorus.

The itinerary: 9 AM meet at Kabataş ferry terminal, take the public fast ferry to Büyükada. On the island you'll have a walking and horse-and-carriage tour covering the main landmarks — the late-19th century wooden mansions on the uphill streets, the neoclassical Splendid Hotel, the Greek Orthodox monastery at the top of the highest hill (optional additional climb), and the small harbour with its fish restaurants. Lunch is on you — most people eat at a harbour restaurant (budget about €15–25 per person).

The return ferry leaves mid-afternoon; you're back in central Istanbul by 5 or 6 PM.

Note: Büyükada banned horse-and-carriages in 2020 for animal welfare reasons. Replacement electric vehicles now serve the island — your tour uses those. Bicycles are also available to rent at the harbour if you prefer.

Who this is for: solo travellers and couples on a budget, anyone who wants the Princes Islands experience without committing to €800 for a private yacht. For the private swimming version, see the yacht swimming tour. For private yacht to the islands without swimming, see the Princes Island yacht tour.

Practical: comfortable walking shoes (cobblestone streets, some hills). The ferry runs year-round but the island is busiest July–August. For a quieter visit, book May, June, or September.

## Recent Reviews

- **Catherine Long** ★★★★★ — Che magnifica giornata! L'isola è un sogno. Le case ottomane, i profumi dei pini, il suono del mare... Un'esperienza rigenerante. Il pranzo era squisito.
- **Sinead Connolly** ★★★★ — Lovely and relaxing. The island is beautiful. I'm giving 4 stars because we had a bit of confusion about the return ferry time, but the guide sorted it out quickly. Overall, a very nice experience.
- **Claudia Moretti** ★★★★ — Bella gita, l'isola è davvero affascinante. Ci siamo rilassati moltissimo. 4 stelle perché il pranzo incluso era buono ma non eccezionale, e la porzione era un po' piccola. Per il resto, tutto perfetto.
- **Michelle Price** ★★★★ — A great day trip. Very relaxing. The island is beautiful. My only small complaint is that the free time felt a tiny bit short, but we still saw a lot.
- **Noah Schmidt** ★★★★★ — Exactly what we needed. A slow, relaxing day away from the noise. The electric vehicle tour was a great way to see the island. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the mansions.

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