Private Princes' Islands Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Istanbul, Turkey

6 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Getting to the Princes’ Islands and navigating them on your own can be time-consuming to plan. This private tour makes it easy with hotel pickup and a scenic ferry ride to Buyukada. Explore the island with your guide, learn about its history, stroll past its key sights, and enjoy a bike ride through the peaceful, car-free streets at your own pace.

Hotel pickup and private ferry transfers save you from transport hassle
Travel in the company of a local guide to get the inside scoop
Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
Explore on foot and by bicycle for an active alternative to coach tours

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

We can even read your coffee fortune!
Local Tour Guide (English Speaking)
Private transportation

Hotel pick up and drop off
Public transportation

Ship tickets
E bus round tour on the islands

Gratuities
Private Sea Transportation
Food Expenses
Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will contact you shortly after your reservation to discuss your pick-up time and other details. We kindly ask that you be ready at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/18/2022 - 12/31/2028
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Itinerary

Princes' Islands

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buyukada

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dilburnu Tabiat Parki (Pass By)

Aya Yorgi Church

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Buyukada Rum Yetimhanesi (Pass By)

Adalar Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.9

based on 56 reviews

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A nice break from busy city

kay_w, Apr 2025

There are actually 4 islands, make sure you ask which one you are going to because the biggest island is the furthest, 2 hours on a ferry which is not made clear on itinerary. The biggest island is the one with the church and orphanage in the itinerary. So on realising this when we got on the ferry, we opted for going to Island no2, smaller and quieter and is full of cats, if you are a cat lover, its brilliant. Guide gives you cat food too. Lovely walk up the hill to the top of the island has beautiful views. In all honesty it's the perfect spot for a sit down and a picnic lunch. Perhaps Viator should offer this as an alternative to the restaurant we were taken to. The restaurant was nice but it was a fish restaurant and I do not eat fish at all. I was very disappointed that no one even asked about dietary preferences or issues. I do think this is a question that should be asked.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Traveler kay_w Hi, First of all, thank you for taking the time to comment. We are very sorry that it did not meet your expectations. All our tours are made to Büyükada, which is the center of the Princes' Islands, as written in the tour plan (Except for special requests). On the day you toured, there was a local event in Büyükada and it was very crowded, so no2 Burgazada was preferred instead of Büyükada. There is a thought in this to please you. We make food and restaurant choices by consulting all our guests. There may have been a misunderstanding. If you choose us on your next visit, you can be sure that we will do our best to give you a better experience. Best regards Princes Islands Tour Team

Great islan

Robert_B, Sep 2024

Fascinating to see a different way of like compared to Istanbul. Enjoyed the ferry, the bus, the museum and the ice cream.

Private excursion to the Prince Islands

Carolina_G, Sep 2025

The only point to complain about was that the pick-up at the ferry in Istanbul had not worked out. The taxi driver from the hotel to the ferry was super on time and we were then expected right on the largest of the islands. Our guide a local young lady made the day perfectly according to our wishes. She has a great knowledge of the history of the islands and speaks excellent English. Because we had booked privately with her, we could enjoy the trip. Walking through the pine forest and by e-bus we were on our way up. Then to the museum and back to the village. Tasty mussels tasted with rice. Afterwards we went back to Istanbul where the driver was already waiting for us. Highly recommended for those who do not like to travel in groups where the pace cannot be adjusted.

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Response from Host, Oct 2025

Lieber Gast Carolina_G, Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Kommentare. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bald wieder auf unseren wunderschönen Inseln begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen