Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour – Full‑Day Boat Trip with Guide
Overview
This is one of the most popular Istanbul Princes' Islands day trips, unhurried and with clear logistics from start to finish.
Join a full-day boat trip from Istanbul to Kınalıada and Büyükada (Büyükada Island, Istanbul). Enjoy an introductory guided tour in English; then you'll have free time to explore at your own pace.
What you will do:
Explore the coastal scenery, island neighborhoods, and photo spots with your professional English-speaking guide. On Büyükada, one of Türkiye's best-known "Princes' Islands," you'll have time for beach walks, cafes, and scenic viewpoints.
Highlights:
Scenic Cruise on the Sea of Marmara
Visit Two Popular Islands (Kınalıada/Büyükada)
Island Tour by Electric Vehicle
Delicious Lunch Included
Free Time for Swimming or Shopping
What's Included
- Lunch With one water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Cruise
- Tour Guide
- Electric Vehicle or Bcyle
- Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months)
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Island Tour w Lunch & Transfer” and “Without Lunch & With Transfer”.
We pick up guests who stay in hotels in Fatih and Beyoğlu districts by car. We pick up guests from their hotels between 07:45 and 09:00, depending on the distance of the hotel location. We give the pick-up time 1 day in advance
For the options “Without Transfer & With Lunch” and “No Lunch & No Transfer”.
Cibali
34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Golden Horn
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
TopkapI Palace (pass by)
KIz Kulesi (pass by)
Haydarpasa Terminal (pass by)
Buyukada
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Istanbul
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour – Full‑Day Boat Trip with Guide?
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Activity code: C-453905P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. With one water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Ferry Cruise.
- Tour Guide.
- Electric Vehicle or Bcyle.
- Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months).
- Personal Expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour – Full‑Day Boat Trip with Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Istanbul Princes’ Islands Tour – Full‑Day Boat Trip with Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchWith one water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ferry Cruise
- Tour Guide
- Electric Vehicle or Bcyle
- Beach Entrance Fee ( Summer Months)
- Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
