Istanbul Princes Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic ferry ride to Princes' Island
- Explore historic mansions and gardens
- Traditional Turkish lunch included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience
- Experience local island culture
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip ferry ride to Princes' Island
- Traditional Turkish lunch
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
The Prince Island Tour begins during the morning from the city centre of Istanbul. Minibus will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Ahırkapı, where you will meet our boat.
When you arrive at the Golden Horn, you will enter in a comfortable ferry boat and enjoy 1 hour journey towards the first stop of the schedule. Do not miss the chance to snap some photos while you are on the ferry boat.
Heybeliada or Halki is the closest island to the shore and the second largest of the Princess Islands. Since the very first moments, the beauty of the natural setting will capture your attention. Blue waters surround the island which is full of intense greenery. Beautiful houses, charming streets and welcoming people are the island’s main characteristics. As you walk around, the tour guide will take you to visit some important sites such as the Theological School, the Beth Yaakov Synagogue, a monastery, and a church.
When you finish the island’s exploration, you will enter the ferry boat again. On the boat, a lunch break will take place which includes an open buffet. Take your time to enjoy some typical recipes and relax before reaching the next island.
Buyukada is the largest and most famous islands of all. This is because it seems to have a flawless charm in every season of the year. During your time there, the tour guide will take you to explore the charming streets which are full of imposing and picturesque houses. The island has also some sites of great importance such as the Clock Tower, Aya Yorgi Church, and the Greek Orphanage.
By the end of your exploration, the ferry boat will take you back to the pier. From there, a car will transfer you to your place of accommodation during the afternoon.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your hotel pickup time and location in advance.
- Inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions for lunch.
- Be aware that the tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for island exploration.
- Bring a camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Bike rental and Electric Buggy ticket (available to purchase on the attraction)
Traveler reviews
Beautiful, very friendly, a must-experience.
The organizers are very nice. The pickup and drop-off from/to the hotel worked perfectly. And the boat ride was great; we were also able to see dolphins. The islands are a must-see, beautiful and affordable.
Avoid this tour at all cost!!!!
The tour listed on the app was supposed to take us to Heybeliada, it included a visit to the island with a tour guide that was supposed to take us to a Theological School, to the Beth Yaakov Synagogue, a monastery and a church. We were NOT taken to Heybeliada but were dropped of at Kinaliada for one hour where, as per your operator's own words "there is nothing to do". They did take us to Buyukada where again, we were supposed to be taken by the tour guide through "charming streets", visit the Clock Tower, the Aya Yorgi Church, and the Greek Orphanage. In conclusion, if the tour operator is offering something that is not what is listed on Viator.
Recommended
Nice experience. We liked the tour the guide was good, the food was ok. The toilets on the boat however we're in very bad condition.
Awful
I gave it 2 stars because we went to multiple islands otherwise it isn't worth doing. The guide told us nothing about the islands we visited. Any information given was said so fast you didn't understand. Other than going to the islands and getting a nice view for pictures it wasn't worth it. Also on the boat there was a great deal of peer pressure sales.
Not a good experience
This was poorly organized. The pick up was very late than the promised time, the tour guide in the bus didnt speak English (or didnt want to spoeak English) and in genral, I dont recommend this tour for English speaking tourists.