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Buyukada Island Tour: Scenic Ferry & Electric Car
4.0
22 Ratings
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Discover Princes Island from Istanbul: ferry ride, electric car tour, Ottoman mansions, and a delicious lunch. Swim, shop, and explore iconic sights.
Discover Princes Island from Istanbul: ferry ride, electric car tour, Ottoman mansions, and a delicious lunch. Swim, shop, and explore iconic sights.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dentur Avrasya Kabataş - Üsküdar Pier - Chauffeurs will collect guests from their hotel in air-conditioned vehicles and bring them to meet the group and tour guide at Kabataş pier. From there, board the boat to sail towards Heybeliada and Büyükada, the largest and most popular of the Prince Islands.
- Topkapi Palace - This site holds…
- Dentur Avrasya Kabataş - Üsküdar Pier - Chauffeurs will collect guests from their hotel in air-conditioned vehicles and bring them to meet the group and tour guide at Kabataş pier. From there, board the boat to sail towards Heybeliada and Büyükada, the largest and most popular of the Prince Islands.
- Topkapi Palace - This site holds significant historical importance as the residence of all Ottoman sultans. As the tour passes these historical landmarks, the guide will provide insights into their history.
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Kız Kulesi - Maiden’s Tower
Dating back centuries, this tower has served various states for different purposes over time. It is also the subject of many intriguing local stories. A visit is highly recommended. - Haydarpaşa Terminal - View the historic Haydarpaşa Train Station, famously featured in various series.
- Heybeliada - Known as the second-largest and greenest island, Heybeliada offers free time to explore with the guide. The tour then continues to Büyükada.
- Büyükada - Upon arrival at the largest and most popular island, guests will explore with the tour guide, visiting old churches, beaches, and experiencing small-town life. Enjoy a lunch break at a restaurant with delicious seafood before spending the rest of the day at leisure. After lunch, head to the beach for swimming or sunbathing during the summer months. Shopping is also an option, with opportunities to purchase organic fruits or souvenirs for loved ones. Guests can also participate in available activities.
- Istanbul - Finally, upon returning to Istanbul, there will be a shopping stop. Afterward, guests will be transported back to their respective hotels.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Cruise
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Cruise
What's Not Included
- Electric Vehicle or Bcyle
- Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months)
- Personal Expenses
- Electric Vehicle or Bcyle
- Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months)
- Personal Expenses
Additional Information
Escape the busy atmosphere of Istanbul and unwind at the tranquil Princes’ Islands. This full-day guided tour provides an ideal mix of nature, history, and relaxation in a distinctive car-free haven.
The adventure starts with a picturesque ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara. Capture photos of the Maiden’s Tower and Topkapi Palace from the water as the…
Escape the busy atmosphere of Istanbul and unwind at the tranquil Princes’ Islands. This full-day guided tour provides an ideal mix of nature, history, and relaxation in a distinctive car-free haven.
The adventure starts with a picturesque ferry ride across the Sea of Marmara. Capture photos of the Maiden’s Tower and Topkapi Palace from the water as the journey begins. Upon arrival, enter a serene world adorned with pine trees and Victorian-era wooden mansions. Explore the island’s allure comfortably in an eco-friendly electric vehicle.
Following a delightful lunch featuring fresh seasonal dishes, enjoy ample free time. Stroll through the vibrant streets, shop for souvenirs, savor the renowned local gelato, or take a refreshing swim in the sea if the weather allows.
Highlights:
- Scenic Cruise on the Sea of Marmara
- Visit Two Popular Islands (Heybeliada/Büyükada)
- Island Tour by Electric Vehicle
- Delicious Lunch Included
- Free Time for Swimming or Shopping
Location
Cibali
We pick up guests who make reservations outside of these districts from a common meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.0
(22 Ratings)
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Chezhian_s
Dec 14, 2025
Great 👍 - Wonderful locations and excellent service. The way they responded during missing schedule is marvalas
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Randonneux
May 20, 2025
A beautiful visit - From the port of Istanbul, I took the boat to the Princes Islands. The boat stops on each island to drop off and embark the passengers, until the final destination, Adalar. Adalar is very lively, with shops and restaurants. It's a nice corner.
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Yaya1426
Dec 12, 2024
Amazing winter vibes! - The winter vibes are amazing on Princes Island. We took a ferry to the first island for 2 hours, and then went to another island for 1 hour. I really enjoyed it with my wife and the crew were very friendly and helpful. We also bought from them a photo album they took by thier photographer on the ferry. Really recommend for first time visitors to Istanbul in the winter.
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Etheltaylor
Jul 20, 2024
Calmness and beauty of the islands - It offered a great opportunity to escape from the crowds of Istanbul. The calmness and natural beauties of Büyükada were fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information about the history of the islands. Lunch was also very delicious.
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Camillajuhl
Jul 12, 2024
The fascinating atmosphere of Buyukada - The fascinating atmosphere and natural beauties of Büyükada made this tour unforgettable. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about the history of the islands. Lunch was also very delicious. I think everyone who visits Istanbul should try this tour.
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Toska_s
Aug 2, 2024
Fun Day, With a Catch - Great tour of the islands. The ferry was comfortable and the guide was professional and informative. We managed to sidestep the leather store at the end by just hopping on the tram and heading back. I’d read of a sales stop at a leather and fur store, but had no interest in either product.
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487ahsenk
Dec 13, 2024
Good time away from Istanbul but seats are uncomfortable - It was good trip however the seats on the boat were very stiff and old making it very uncomfortable especially when you have to be sitting for long hours across couple of different islands.
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Adan_f
Sep 27, 2024
Ok to learn - The trip little crowded and the bout sitting 🪑 was not comfortable. The time given in the island main one is 2 hours and the second one 30 minutes not long enough to see much . The island offer a lot activities and beach time. My advice go in a different boat.
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Y2239dypauls
Jan 26, 2025
Tripadvisor more crapadvisor - DO NOT go on this trip unless you like wasting your time and money!
Firstly the bus was an hour late picking up with no information from the company.
Boat journey was a combination of locals trying to sell various tat ,ultra loud music booming from a mid room speaker and rude staff.
Lunch was good,rice,salad,chicken and pasta which was fine and hot.
The promise of two hours on the first island was actually 1 1/2 hrs on an island that was like a ghost town,hardly anything to see or do especially in such a short time.
The second island on which we were promised one and a half hours turned out to be just under an hour? . There was barely any point in getting off the boat this time which was fitting as there was even less to see here…an island totally devoid of anything worth exploring.
Maybe if we were given more time we might have found something worthwhile.!.
Lastly,we were told that on our return to the city we would get another hour and a half to go shopping before getting our transfer back to the hotel.
Oh yeah shopping…in one of the local “upmarket “ clothes shops that obviously was a little deal with the trip vendor.
This shopping trip consisted of a rudimentary catwalk show more fitting with a primary school than a high end shop!!.
Clothes were then offered for sale from some quite pushy salespeople.
At eye watering prices.
What a waste of a day!
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Audriee_a
Aug 3, 2024
AVOID AVOIF AVOID!!! - Do NOT book with this company. They offered pick up from hotel, accepted my booking based on my hotel address and failed to turn up, saying hotel was too far away. Other tour operators tell uou they cannot pick you up before you book, but not these. My ticket confirms pick up from hotel and yet no one came. My little boy was devasted as we’d been telling him we were going on a boat. They should be ashamed ripping people off like this!
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