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12 Best Princes Islands Tours

The Princes’ Islands trips that reset an Istanbul itinerary: an hour offshore the cars vanish and Buyukada’s pine hills and long lunches take over.

1.Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Heybeliada and Büyükada

Discover the peaceful Princes Islands from Istanbul with this 8-hour guided boat tour featuring scenic ferry rides, mansions, free time, and delicious lunch.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“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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3.From Istanbul: Princes Island Tour with 2 Islands

Discover the charm of Istanbul's Princes' Islands with this 8-hour tour, featuring ferry rides, mansion tours, scenic views, and a seasonal lunch.

★ 4.5

“The tour was well-organized from start to finish. The morning transfer went smoothly, and we arrived at the islands comfortably. The sea voyage was a delight; we couldn't get enough of the scenery. Lunch on Büyükada was delicious. The swimming break was also wonderful; the…”

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4.Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Discover Istanbul's Princes Islands with this full-day tour including boat rides, guided stops at Heybeliada and Buyukada, and a delicious lunch for $50.

★ 4.0

“While I would give the actual time out 4/5, I don't appreciate stopping at a leather shop after a hot day in the sun or trying to be sold perfume and purses. If you like dancing, the boat is a fun time. The food is…”

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5.Buyukada Princes Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

Discover Büyükada with this guided day trip from Istanbul, featuring boat rides, horse-drawn carriage tours, and a seaside lunch—ideal for a relaxing escape.

★ 3.5

“This was a lovely trip, there was a very long wait in a queue for a ride in a horse and carriage around the island that could have been missed. A very busy place at this time and we were fascinated to find we were…”

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6.Princes Island Full Day Tour

Discover the charm of Büyükada on this full-day Princes Island tour from Istanbul, featuring boat rides, electric car sightseeing, and scenic views.

★ 4.2

“The weather is nice and it is far from the city noise. There is a wonderful sea view, we really liked it.”

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8.Istanbul Princes Islands Boat Trip with Lunch

Discover Istanbul’s Princes Islands on a full-day boat trip with lunch, scenic views, island stops, and a horse-drawn carriage experience—great value and authentic charm.

★ 3.5

“professional guide. Excellent tour. Lots of beautiful places. Food was good. Everything about this tour was excellent. I recommend it to everyone travelling to Turkey.”

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9.Full Day Istanbul Princes Islands Tour with Lunch

Discover Istanbul’s Princes Islands on a full-day tour featuring ferry rides, a car-free environment, seasonal lunch, and free time—ideal for those craving authentic and relaxed experiences.

★ 3.5

“Depending on where you stay, the time you spend on the transport can be very long. Being the first, we spent over 2.5hrs on the transport before we reached the ferry before departure. The journey is boring. 2 hrs to 1st island which you spent…”

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11.Daily Princes Island Tour from Istanbul

Discover Istanbul’s Princes Islands on a full-day boat tour. Explore Büyükada and Kinali, enjoy free time, and see Ottoman mansions—perfect for authentic travel lovers.

★ 4.6

“It was an absolutely lovely trip. We were entertained while on ferry and had a really good time to spend on the islands. Fantastic service and very tasty lunch. I would definitely recommend this trip”

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