Princess Island Tours & Tickets
- Your boarding point is at Kabatas Pier. There will be a Marine Officer there who will welcome you, give you the cruise plan, and brief you on your journey.
- Make your way to Büyükada, or 'Big Island,' an island that has no vehicles other than emergency transportation, bicycles, or carriages.
- Explore the ruins of Trotsky’s house, St. George’s Church, and a 19th-century pharmacy.
- Listen to the Bosphorus audio guide on your own smartphone, available in 10 languages.
Inclusions
- Round-trip ticket to the Princes' Island
- Fast-track entry on the boat from the online ticket window
- Bosphorus audio guide app for IOS and Android in 10 languages
- Tip: The Princes' Islands offer breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding landscape, so be sure to take your time and enjoy the scenery!
- The audio guide is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Hop on a boat ride from Istanbul port to the serene islands of Büyükada and Kınalıada and enjoy a guided tour with a delicious buffet lunch.
- Sit back and relax as you enjoy hotel transfers too.
- Take a walking tour of Kınalıada with a professional guide as you marvel at the beauty around you.
- Ride electric scooters or bikes at Büyükada, the largest of the nine islands, to see the old-world mansions with their typical balconies.
- Relax on the serene beaches of Büyükada or take an energizing swim in the azure blue waters of the Marmara Sea.
Inclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Boat trip
- Professional tour guide
- Buffet lunch
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Optional electric vehicle (to be paid on location)
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Tip: The best time to visit Princes’ Islands is between April and October to beat the crowds.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Set sail from the serene shores of Golden Horn, on a private boat from Istanbul, and head towards Heybeliada, the first of 2 islands.
- An expert tour guide will accompany you, giving you deeper insight into the islands visited and their historic relevance to Istanbul.
- At Heybeliada, gasp at narrow (and relatively deserted) beaches, massive pine forests, and iconic 19th-century villas.
- Finally, visit Büyükada, the larger of the 2 islands, which is also the most crowded and popular (for good reason).
- Spot Ottoman-Victorian mansions, and learn about princes of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires who once relaxed on these islands.
- A 2-course luncheon will be served on the private boat, comprising of chicken Shish kebabs, cold appetizers, rice, and salad.
- Round-trip hotel transfers are available, provided your hotel is centrally located in Istanbul.
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
- Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility and Guide Dog Accommodation.
- The hotel pickup and drop-off services are applicable for centrally-located hotels alone.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.