Princess Islands Tour With Lunch and Guide
Description
Princes’ Island Tour is one of the best options to escape from the city noise and have a calm and relaxing day. We pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive to the port to take the ferry to the most beautiful islands in Istanbul. On the way to the island, you will view the nice places by the seaside. Princes’ Islands area group of four islands on the sea of Marmara, and we visit the biggest of all. Once we reach the island, you will be amazed by the Ottoman mansions and beautiful villas and houses alongside the coast. We take a trip across the island by horse-drawn carriage to witness the amazing beauty of the whole island. The Professional tour guide tells about everything you need to know about the island. A delicious lunch at a cozy restaurant follows the tour. After lunch, you have leisure time to explore the island on your own, enjoy your time on the beach or ride a bike.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide at your central Istanbul hotel and travel by air-conditioned coach to the port for your full-day Princes' Island tour. Hop aboard your boat and cruise to the biggest and most popular Princes Island.
Meet your guide at your hotel in central Istanbul and travel by air-conditioned bus to the port of Ahirkapi pier - for your full-day tour of the Islands. Hop on your boat and set sail for Büyükada, the largest and most popular Prince Island, and Kinali Island.
Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics of Prophet Mohammed, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections
One of the most iconic images of Istanbul surely has to be the Kız Kulesi Üsküdar, known in English as Maiden's Tower, Tower of Leandros, Leander's Tower
When we leaved from Ahırkapi Pier and reach the island of Kinali, you can explore the island in your 1 hour free time.
We serve lunch on board before spending the rest of the day on your own. After lunch, grab your swimsuit and head to the beach for a swim or catch some sunshine. Or perhaps you can stop by a waterfront cafe or craft shop to see the local scene.
At the end of the tour, you can finally stop by the store for shopping.
End of Tour: Leather Shop Visit & Hotel Drop-off At the end of the tour, we will visit a high-quality leather shop where you can explore a variety of handcrafted leather products and enjoy a unique shopping experience. After the visit, we will comfortably transfer our guests back to their hotels.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Important Information Pick-up is available only from hotels located in the following areas: Istanbul City Center Hotels, Sultanahmet, Aksaray, Laleli, Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci, Karakoy, Taksim, Beyoglu, Fatih, Eminonu, Cankurtaran, Sisli, Kadırga, Kumkapi, Beyazit. Hotel pick-up is scheduled between 08:15 and 09:00. No transfers are provided from hotels outside these locations, and there is no pick-up service from the Asian side of Istanbul.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Took the boat in the morng . The trip was nice there was enough time island, easy and relaxng tur…..
Went to island by boat. Weather was nice and the right of us enjoyable. Has some free time to walk and around and see the island. Overall in nice day,
Very enjoyable trip, lunch was nice.
A quick day trip to the islands. Great value. Wish we had a little more time for the first stop and beach options but happy overall
Unfortunately this tour is not at all as advertised. The entire “itinerary” is not followed in any order, the “stops” are merely the tour guide announcing and pointing out landmarks from the boat, and despite the listing clearly saying FREE admission for beach swimming, the staff insisted on charging us additional $30 USD for entry. At this point, we would’ve only been swimming for about 30-45 min which was the allotted time we were given to swim. We only found this out when the boat had dropped us off on the beach and already left. If anyone had at least told us about the additional charge in advance we wouldn’t have minded and would have simply stayed to explore the town on our own, but this was never mentioned by any of the guides, nor is it stated anywhere on the tour listing itself. When I contacted the booking agent to let him know about the situation, he was extremely rude, and didn’t offer any apology for the mis/lack of information provided. I will say that I can’t review the lunch provided as we haven’t even gotten to that part of the tour yet, but our experience so far has sadly been very poor. Not at all as advertised. Unfortunately I cannot recommend it to anyone else.
Dear Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to kindly clarify a few important points regarding your concerns: You had previously contacted us before the tour, and we discussed that beach access was not included in the tour price. This information is also clearly outlined in the PDF itinerary and ticket we sent you in advance. While we understand that this might have caused inconvenience, we did our best to communicate this beforehand. Regarding the tour format — as stated in the listing — the guide provides explanations onboard the boat, and then guests are given free time on the island. Some choose to go swimming, while others prefer to explore the area. During this free time, any additional expenses such as beach entrance fees are the responsibility of the guest, which is a common practice in many tours. Despite our explanation and the documents provided, we regret that there was still a misunderstanding, and we truly wish you had enjoyed the tour more. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve clarity in communication so that every guest feels well-informed before their trip. Best regards, Hüseyin Taş
The islands were really beautiful green and ecological! If you are looking for an amazing day you have to visit those islands
Amazing trip!!Also good and well organised guide Mr. Sulaiman.Island is very beautiful&good food too
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this excellent review! Thank you once again for choosing Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency like our numerous past clients. We have been arranging tours in turkey since 2015, with a great success, we are so proud of it, and we are so glad after receiving such glowing reviews from our clients like yours. Hope to see you again in Istanbul.
Very nice experince .Such a spend quality time. Fell very happy after this experience. Came again and again
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this excellent review! Thank you once again for choosing Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency like our numerous past clients. We have been arranging tours in turkey since 2015, with a great success, we are so proud of it, and we are so glad after receiving such glowing reviews from our clients like yours. Hope to see you again in Istanbul.
Please do not waste your day or money on this tour. The boat that took us to the island had the most loud, ear aching music throughout the trip (to and from). The dj refused to change the music to accommodate most of its foreign tourists. They refuse to speak to you in English. They also charge you in dollars - so be careful. They have a young lady on board that casually comes to you and takes out photographs as if its free. Once she develops the photos, she brings it to you and asks for 90 USD! For a photo that can be taken out more professionally on your android cellphone. Once you get onto the island, the guide does not tell you anything about the significance on the island. When we asked why are we here, we were told you are here to take photos. Everywhere you walk, they bring along a man that sells you corn and nuts. you are then put in a spot were you are harassed to purchase. The guide that took our group was so unfriendly and arrogant that he ignored you when you had questions and continued playing candy crush on his phone. It was raining and we were just forced to stand in the rain for 2 hours taking photos. Do not waste you money on this trip. there is nothing to see except shop on the island. Its a trip created to support the businesses on the island. The staff on the boat were very rude and refused to communicate in English.
Hi could you please check which company you joined the tour with. Because when we checked, we couldn't see your name among our customers. And since there are not many customers in the winter months, we go to the island with regular ships, and therefore, since these ships are owned by the municipality, there is no music. Please check again which company you booked the tour with Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency. Our company organizes tours to all cities in Turkey and we do it with great enthusiasm because we really love our job and care about our guests.
Recommended for a day away from the hustle bustle of Istanbul. Great ferry ride with scenic views. Nice quaint island experience with local restaurants and shopping.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this excellent review! Thank you once again for choosing Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency like our numerous past clients. We have been arranging tours in turkey since 2015, with a great success, we are so proud of it, and we are so glad after receiving such glowing reviews from our clients like yours. Hope to see you again in Istanbul.
