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Ferry crossing the Bosphorus with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Ferry on the Bosphorus with Istanbul skyline in the background.
Horse-drawn carriages on a tree-lined street in Buyukada Island, Istanbul.
Coastline view of Princes Islands, Istanbul, with hillside houses and lush greenery.
Heybeliada Island street with colorful houses and blooming flowers in Istanbul.
Woman listening to audio guide on cruise deck with ocean view.
Ruins of Leon Trotsky's house with overgrown greenery on Buyukada Island, Istanbul.
Statue and Turkish flags in a square on Buyukada, Princes Islands, Istanbul.
Woman biking on Prince Island with Istanbul skyline in background.

Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul to Princes’ Islands Round-Trip Ferry Tickets

  • Carry your headphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
  • Pets are not allowed on this experience.
  • Ferry departure times from Eminou pier: 10:40am, 11:40am, and 12:40pm from Monday to Friday, and 10:40am, 11:40am, 12:40pm, and 1:40pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Return ferry departure times from Buyukada: 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm from Monday to Friday, and 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.


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Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included
  • Carry your headphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
  • Pets are not allowed on this experience.
  • Ferry departure times from Eminou pier: 10:40am, 11:40am, and 12:40pm from Monday to Friday, and 10:40am, 11:40am, 12:40pm, and 1:40pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Return ferry departure times from Buyukada: 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm from Monday to Friday, and 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Inclusions #

  • Round-trip ferry transfers from Istanbul to Büyükada
  • Self-paced tour of Büyükada Island
  • Audio guide in English, French, German, Russian, Italian, or Spanish (as per option selected)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off from Istanbul hotels to Princes’ Islands ferry pier (as per option selected)
  • Full-day guided tour of Buyukada and Heybeliada islands (as per option selected)
  • Professional English or Russian-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
  • Lunch (as per option selected)
  • Fast-track entry for ferry boarding (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

  • Beverages
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Buyukada Island view from cruise with Turkish flag, Istanbul.
Horse carriage on a tree-lined street in Buyukada, Princes Islands, Istanbul.
Cyclists on a scenic road lined with pink flowers on Buyukada Island, Turkey.
Traditional wooden house with shutters and bougainvillea on Princes Island, Turkey.
Statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk on Princes' Island, Turkey, with surrounding greenery.
Historic mansion on Büyükada, Princes Islands, Istanbul, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
Cyclists on a tree-lined street near a pink house on Heybeliada Island, Princes Islands.
View from Saint George Monastery on Büyükada Island, Turkey, overlooking the sea and cityscape.
Aya Yorgi Monastery exterior with bell tower and Turkish flag, Buyukada.

Guided Tours

From Istanbul: Full-Day Princes’ Islands Tour to Heybeliada and Buyukada with Transfers

Full-day Princes’ Islands tour covering Büyükada and Heybeliada with round-trip transfers and an expert guide.

  • Everything you get: Hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip boat transfers, an English or Russian-speaking tour guide, and plenty of free time to explore each island.
  • Why choose this: For the ease of transport to and from the Princes' Islands, teamed with exploring at yourown pace. When there, you can get local insights into the history of the islands, with plenty of time to go around and soak in the history of the islands on your own time.
  • Upgrades: Make your tour even more seamless with a delicious Turkish lunch added to your experience.


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Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
8 hr.
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included

Full-day Princes’ Islands tour covering Büyükada and Heybeliada with round-trip transfers and an expert guide.

  • Everything you get: Hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip boat transfers, an English or Russian-speaking tour guide, and plenty of free time to explore each island.
  • Why choose this: For the ease of transport to and from the Princes' Islands, teamed with exploring at yourown pace. When there, you can get local insights into the history of the islands, with plenty of time to go around and soak in the history of the islands on your own time.
  • Upgrades: Make your tour even more seamless with a delicious Turkish lunch added to your experience.

Inclusions #

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Round-trip boat transfers

  • Full-day guided tour of Buyukada and Heybeliada islands

  • Professional English or Russian-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

  • Lunch (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

  • Beverages

  • Bike rental on the islands

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is only available from hotels in central Istanbul locations.
  • Arrive at the hotel lobby or pick-up point 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Burgaz Island waterfront with boats and hillside houses, Princes Islands, Istanbul.
Heybeliada Island street with colorful houses and blooming flowers in Istanbul.
Statue and Turkish flags in a square on Buyukada, Princes Islands, Istanbul.
View from Saint George Monastery on Büyükada Island, Turkey, overlooking the sea and cityscape.
Ferry docked at Princes Island with cityscape in the background, Istanbul.
Man enjoying Turkish breakfast with various dishes and tea.
Aya Yorgi Monastery exterior with bell tower and Turkish flag, Buyukada.

Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul to Princes' Islands Full-Day Guided Tour

  • Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility and Guide Dog Accommodation.
  • The hotel pickup and drop-off services are applicable for centrally-located hotels alone.


Check availability
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
9 hr.
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
  • Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility and Guide Dog Accommodation.
  • The hotel pickup and drop-off services are applicable for centrally-located hotels alone.

Inclusions #

  • Boat trip

  • Expert English-speaking tour guide

  • Entrance fees to islands

  • 2-course open buffet lunch

  • Hotel transfers (from the European side & centrally-located hotels only)

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned bus

Exclusions #

  • Drinks at lunch

  • Bike rental (optional)

  • Electric Buggy ticket (available to purchase)

  • Tips

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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