Duration
8 hours
Istanbul · experience
Princes’ Islands day trip: Kınalıada & Büyükada
A car-free day trip to the Princes’ Islands, from Kınalıada to Büyükada’s 19th-century mansions and quiet streets.
8 hoursFrom €18
The experience
A car-free day on the Princes’ Islands, from Kınalıada to Büyükada.
A full day by boat to the car-free Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, stopping first at Kınalıada before continuing to Büyükada, the largest of the islands, known for its horse-drawn-style carriage roads and grand 19th-century wooden mansions.
The day includes guided time on Büyükada with the option of a bicycle rental or an electric vehicle tour, and in summer months the chance to swim, before the return crossing to Istanbul.
Group
Group size confirmed with the option
Languages
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Format
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Meeting point
Hotel pickup from central Istanbul; confirmed at booking.
Pickup and drop-off
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Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A change of pace from central Istanbul’s density.
- Travellers curious about the islands’ 19th-century mansion architecture.
- A half-beach, half-sightseeing day in summer.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1~1.5-2 hours
Boat crossing
A boat trip from central Istanbul out to the islands, stopping at Kınalıada.
- 2~4-5 hours
Büyükada
Guided time on the largest island, with optional cycling, an electric vehicle tour, or swimming.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A boat crossing to two of the Princes’ Islands
- Büyükada’s car-free streets and 19th-century wooden mansions
- An optional bicycle or electric-vehicle tour of the island
- Summer swimming opportunities
Included
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off (where selected)
- ✓ Air-conditioned bus transportation
- ✓ The boat trip
- ✓ A professional tour guide
- ✓ Island entrance fees
Not included
- • Lunch (optional add-on)
- • Bicycle rental (optional add-on)
- • Electric vehicle tour ticket (optional add-on)
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- The islands are car-free; onward transport is by foot, bicycle or electric vehicle only.
- Hotel pickup times run roughly 7:45-9:00am, with return between 2-6pm.
- Bring swimwear in summer if you plan to swim.