Guests must be ready at the Meeting Point (in front of the Cibali Tram Station) at 09:00 AM sharp. Please arrive at least 10 minutes earlier to ensure a smooth departure for your Princes island tour.
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Istanbul Prince's Island Tour
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Duration
8 Hours
Max People
50 People
Availability
All Year
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Audio Guide
by BOSPHORUS SUNSET
While your guide narrates in English on board, follow every landmark in your own language. Pause, rewind, or revisit the Bosphorus anytime — even after the tour.
🇹🇷 Türkçe
🇬🇧 English
🇩🇪 Deutsch
🇷🇺 Русский
🇫🇷 Français
🇮🇹 Italiano
🇯🇵 日本語
🇨🇳 中文
🇪🇸 Español
🇸🇦 العربية
🇵🇹 Português
🇰🇷 한국어
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.
Included/Excluded
- Lunch
- Guiding service
- Bosphorus Boat Tickets
- Drinks
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
Tour Plan
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Prince's Island Tour – Itinerary
Meeting Point
Guests gather at the designated meeting point in central Istanbul.
Ferry Ride to the Princes’ Islands
Scenic cruise across the Sea of Marmara with city views.
Arrival in Büyükada
Introduction to the island and its peaceful atmosphere.
Island Exploration
See Ottoman mansions, traditional wooden houses, and pine forests.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy Turkish cuisine with beautiful sea views.
Free Time on the Island
Relax, take photos, or explore the coastline.
Return Ferry to Istanbul
Afternoon boat ride back to the city.
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Meeting Point (In front of the Cibali Tram Station)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We take the public ferry from Kabatas pier together as a group. The ferry ride takes about 1 hour and is a scenic experience itself.
We visit Buyukada, the largest and most popular Princes Island. It has the best infrastructure for visitors with restaurants, historic mansions, and beautiful walking paths.
No. Motor vehicles are banned on the islands. Transportation is by eco-friendly electric vehicles and bicycles, which keeps the atmosphere peaceful and quiet.
Yes, lunch at a seaside restaurant on Buyukada is included. Fresh fish and traditional Turkish dishes with sea views.
Yes, the ferry operates year-round. Winter visits are quieter and have a unique charm, though some island restaurants may be closed.
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Ingrid Svensson (verified owner) –
Vilken härlig utflykt! Ön är otroligt charmig med sina gamla trähus. Vi promenerade i flera timmar och njöt av lugnet. Lunchen var utsökt. Rekommenderas varmt!
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Tack, Ingrid! De gamla trahusens charm och den lugna strandpromenaden gor Buyukada till en speciell plats. Glad att lunchen var utsookt!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Daniel Evans (verified owner) –
Fantastisk udflugt! Øen er utrolig smuk med sine gamle træhuse. Det var dejligt at være et sted uden biler. Frokosten ved vandet var prikken over i’et.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Tak, Daniel! Det er fantastisk at hore, at de gamle traehuse og den bilfrie atmosfaere gjorde indtryk. Frokosten ved vandet er altid prikken over i’et!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Magnus Andersen (verified owner) –
A perfect break from the city. The peace and quiet on the island is exactly what we needed. The electric vehicle tour was a great way to see the main sights without getting too tired. The views of Istanbul from the ferry are a bonus.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Thank you, Magnus! The peace and quiet combined with the electric vehicle tour is a great way to see the main sights comfortably. A perfect city break indeed!
— Bosphorus Sunset Team
Laura Bennett (verified owner) –
Une journée parfaite! L’île est magnifique et l’ambiance est très relaxante. La balade à vélo est un must. Le déjeuner de poissons était frais et délicieux.
Bosphorus Sunset Team –
Merci beaucoup, Laura! Nous sommes ravis que la journee ait ete parfaite pour vous. La balade a velo et le dejeuner de poissons frais sont vraiment les incontournables de cette ile magnifique!