Princess Islands Tour With Lunch and Guide

Istanbul, Turkey

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Istanbul has four accessible car-free islands south of the mainland. Visit the two largest with ease by private ferry on this group tour. As you float down the Bosphorus Strait, learn about the waterside Ottoman mansions from your guide. Enjoy a four-course lunch and take time to swim at the islands.

Hassle-free pickup from centrally-located hotels
Travel to the islands in comfort on a private boat
Learn about Istanbul’s history from your guide
Savor a four-course lunch with seasonal ingredients

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off depends on the Booking option.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip boat crossing
Local guide
Lunch

Drinks, Tips to driver and guide

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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.

Meeting point

Cibali, Abdülezelpaşa Cd. No:281, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Our ship will be waiting for you opposite Cibali Pier, and you need to be ready here by 09:15 AM at the latest. Additionally, the guide’s phone number will be shared with you one day in advance. (This information is valid for those who book a tour without transfer.)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

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Kinaliada

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Buyukada

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ahırkapı Caddesi

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.4

based on 14 reviews

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Had high hopes but overall very disappointing

Elvi_B, Jul 2025

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.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

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

Lovely island trip

Neha_J, Nov 2022

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.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

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.

Great

javed_a, May 2022

Explore yourself and re-board! 30 minutes allowed on first Island and then 2 hours on second, not really enough time. Considering nearly 2 hours waiting at start whilst they pick up people from different locations! The guide is really only there on the boat to explain when/where we going/to come back. Great if you just want the transportation with a group, instead of public transportation and want to do your own thing.

Response from Host, May 2022

A charted party boat.

Joshua_L, May 2022

Good enough to take you to the Princes Islands and feed you a simple lunch. But everything else is bare minimal. No real tour guide either. Feels like it’s a wholesale things that puts all people on one chartered ship. Not recommended if you are trying to get a real tour. You can find your own transportation to Princes Islands with much cheaper price.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review! Dear guest, all our guides working in our company have professional Guidance card. And in our beautiful country, it is impossible to make tour without a professional tour guide. Thank you once again for choosing Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency like our numerous past clients. Hope to see you again in Istanbul. Abdullatif Timurtaş