Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car
Overview
Many travel agencies in Istanbul offer island tours, but we are truly different! Most tours claim to visit 2 or 3 islands just to make the itinerary look attractive, but these extra stops are a waste of time and leave guests feeling like they’ve just taken a long boat ride without guide and nothing special to do. The only island truly worth visiting is Büyükada, and that’s exactly where we focus. With us, you won’t waste time on unnecessary stops—instead, you’ll enjoy real time on the island, exploring its beauty and atmosphere the right way. Büyükada is the crown jewel of the Princes’ Islands, famous for its peaceful car-free streets, historic Ottoman mansions, pine-covered hills, and stunning sea views. While many travelers who take standard tours come back saying there’s nothing to do on the islands, our guests say the opposite—because we take the experience one step further with an ısland shuttle vehicle tour that brings the island’s history, culture, and hidden corners to life.
What's Included
- Lunch(if option selected)
- Short trip with Island Electrical Car in Büyükada(if option selected)
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets
- Pİck up & drop off(if option selected)
- Licensed Guide
- Soft Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “excluded lunch and Island car”, “Excluded Electrical Car” and “Included Electrical Car”.
For the option “no transfer,lunch & island car”.
Ömer Avni
34427 Beyoğlu/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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Dentur Avrasya Kabataş İskelesi
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Buyukada Tabiat Parki
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Buyukada
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Büyükada Vapur İskelesi
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Fortunato Cafe&Restaurant
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Levinson Fur & Leather
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 250 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car?
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Activity code: C-5532834P3
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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(if option selected).
- Short trip with Island Electrical Car in Büyükada(if option selected).
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets.
- Pİck up & drop off(if option selected).
- Licensed Guide.
- Soft Drinks.
- 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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Princess Island (Büyükada)Tour with Lunch and Island Shuttle Car 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
- Lunch(if option selected)
- Short trip with Island Electrical Car in Büyükada(if option selected)
- 2 Way Ferry Tickets
- Pİck up & drop off(if option selected)
- Licensed Guide
- Soft Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 250 travelers
