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Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul

3.4(71)Istanbul1 hour
VIATOR3.3(46)TRIPADVISOR3.6(25)

Description

Explore Büyükada, the largest of Turkey’s Princes’ Islands, on this full-day trip from Istanbul! Cruise across the Sea of Marmara, watching the sights of Istanbul slip from view, and then explore the pedestrianized island in the best possible way – Hear the history of this laid-back island from your expert local guide and then spend time at leisure, perhaps relaxing on its beaches, before returning to Istanbul. There is no HORSE-DRAWN carriages anymore at the island, guests may explore islands themselves

Tour Options

Buyukada Princes’ Island Guided Day Tour with lunch from Istanbul
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

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.

Pass by

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

300 min

Büyükada, the popular summer resort with pinewood scenery and wooden mansions, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to İstanbul and transfer to hotels.

Highlights

Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip boat crossing
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip boat crossing
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Food and drink, unless specified
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Please if your hotel is outside of our list be ready in front of The Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square at 08:15 and look for blue and white Midibus/Minivan with our logo and Gray Line.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: When reconfirming your booking, your local supplier will advise you on alternative meeting points for hotels which are not accessible

Reviews(71)

3.4
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