Princes' Island private tour by ferry from Istanbul

Private tour

Sport lovers

Languages spoken: English

Duration: 10 hrs

Difficulty: Easy

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Highlights

Büyükada – the largest of Princes' Islands
Peaceful unpolluted island with no traffic
Victorian-era cottages
Ride in a horse carriage
Byzantine-era prison

All about the trip

Escape busy Istanbul for a day and explore an island where cars are prohibited. Discover the peaceful Büyükada with Victorian-era cottages and Ottoman-era mansions. Take a ride in a horse carriage and enjoy fresh unpolluted air.

Buyukada is the largest one of the 9 Princes' Islands. The archipelago in the Sea of Marmara is just a short ferry ride away from Istanbul and it is a popular escape for the capital's wealthy residents especially in summer. In other seasons it can become inaccessible due to rough weather and high waves.

There are still Victorian-era cottages and houses preserved there and beautiful Ottoman-era mansions. The island once served as a prison and the empresses Irene, Zoe and Anna were exiled in the local convent.

You can visit historical buildings including the Ayia Yorgi Church and Monastery built in 6th century and stroll on the peaceful streets.

What Wikipedia Says

What is included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim area
Tour guide
Land transportation by non-smoking air-conditioned vehicle
Parking fees
Island ferry
45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride
Lunch

What is not included in the price

Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of the Sultanahmet and Taksim area

Instructions

What to take with you?

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a bottle of water.

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

We arrange pick-up and drop-off in hotels in Sultanahmet and Taksim area. Please let us know during the booking of this activity your hotel name for pick-up and drop-off.

Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

The full Terms and Conditions are available on our website.