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Daily Princes' Island Tour in Istanbul

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Overview

Escape the Hustle of Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour (Buyukada & Heybeliada)

Enjoy a relaxing full-day escape to the peaceful, car-free Princes’ Islands. Start with Buyukada, the largest island, known for its pine forests and Ottoman-era mansions. You’ll have 3 hours of free time to walk the coastline, visit landmarks like Aya Yorgi Church or Splendid Palace Hotel, ride an electric car (optional), or enjoy fresh seafood at a local café.

Continue to Heybeliada for a 1-hour visit, where you can stroll quiet streets, see the Naval High School, and admire historic wooden houses. Afterward, return to Istanbul by our ferry and transfer to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Transport by fully AC minibus.
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Lunch
  • Optional Electric Car Fee
  • All drinks are not inc.
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You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning around 8 AM and transferred to the port with a minivan for your Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour with a guide.
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Eminonu Pier

After meeting, transfer you to the ferry terminal where your boat departs at 9:45 AM for a scenic cruise to Buyukada,
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Buyukada

Your first destination is Buyukada, the largest of the Princes’ Islands, known for its nostalgic atmosphere, pine forests, and beautifully preserved Ottoman-era wooden mansions. You’ll have approximately 3 hours of free time to explore at your own pace:Walk along the peaceful coastlineVisit the historic Splendid Palace Hotel or Aya Yorgi Church (optional uphill walk)Enjoy a ride around the island in an electric car (optional, extra cost)Relax at a seaside café or taste fresh seafood in a local restaurant
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Heybeliada

After Buyukada, the ferry continues to Heybeliada, a smaller and less touristy island with its own charm. Spend around 1 hour on the island:Take a short stroll through the quiet streetsSee the Naval High School and charming old housesVisit a local pastry shop or enjoy the view from one of the cafésAfter your island visits, you will return by ferry to Istanbul and be transferred back to your hotel.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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After the tour, we’ll take you back to your hotel.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: Will I get seasick on Daily Princes’ Island Tour in Istanbul?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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Q: Will I get seasick on Daily Princes’ Island Tour in Istanbul?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Daily Princes’ Island Tour in Istanbul?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Transport by fully AC minibus.
  • Landing and facility fees.
  • Fuel surcharge.
  • Local taxes.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Optional Electric Car Fee.
  • All drinks are not inc.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Daily Princes' Island Tour in Istanbul is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Daily Princes’ Island Tour in Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Transport by fully AC minibus.
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Optional Electric Car Fee
  • All drinks are not inc.

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 300 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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