Sightseeing Cruises

Istanbul to Princes’ Islands Round-Trip Ferry Tickets

Coach and horses on Buyukada Island street, Istanbul.

Ferry approaching Princes' Islands coast, Istanbul, with scenic view of lush greenery.

Heybeliada Island street view with traditional houses and lush greenery in Istanbul.

Woman using audio guide on Thames River cruise in London with Westminster view

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Mobile ticket

Enjoy flexible round-trip ferry transfers from Istanbul to the car-free island of Büyükada for a relaxing break from the city's pace.

Explore Büyükada on foot or by bike at your own pace and see old villas, quiet beaches, Trotsky’s house ruins, and St. George’s Church.

Visit a 19th-century pharmacy and other historic landmarks that reflect the island’s rich past and tranquil atmosphere.

Take advantage of multiple daily ferry sailings and plan your island trip with departure and return times that suit your schedule.

Choose ferry tickets, a guided tour with lunch and hotel pickup, or fast-track entry to the ferry with audio guide for self-paced sightseeing.

Round-trip ferry transfers from Istanbul to Büyükada

Self-paced tour of Büyükada Island

Audio guide in English, French, German, Russian, Italian, or Spanish (as per option selected)

Hotel pickup/drop-off from Istanbul hotels to Princes’ Islands ferry pier (as per option selected)

Full-day guided tour of Buyukada and Heybeliada islands (as per option selected)

Professional English or Russian-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

Lunch (as per option selected)

Fast-track entry for ferry boarding (as per option selected)

Beverages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Hari
Jun, 2025Verified booking
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Trip was good but there was a delay in emailing ticket to me.boat trip was 1.40 and ticket was only emailed at 2.20.it was the efficiency of the staff at the jetty which helped us at boarding
Zeliha
Jun, 2025Verified booking
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The boat ride was such a peaceful start to the day, with amazing views of Istanbul from the sea. We visited both Heybeliada and Buyukada each had its own charm. Our guide was informative and friendly, making everything smooth. The lunch at the island restaurant was delicious, and I appreciated the hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off.
Marco
Jun, 2025Verified booking
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transportation on time and everything as described
Xu
May, 2025Verified booking
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The place indicated in the information sheet is not the same as the place indicated on the ticket afterwards. As a result, I only managed to take the outward boat and the return boat.
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Sail directly to the Princes’ Islands with fast-track round-trip ferry tickets and explore Büyükada at your convenience.

Getting started

Begin your journey at Istanbul’s Eminönü pier, located across from the Spice Bazaar. Your ticket allows you to skip the line to board the ferry, and you can settle in for a smooth sail across the Marmara Sea.

The Princes’ Islands

The nine Princes’ Islands are located just south of the Asian side of Istanbul. Once a place of exile for Ottoman royalty, then an aristocratic summer retreat, the islands are today known for their car-free streets and tranquil atmosphere.

Discovering Buyukada Island

Büyükada, which means “Big Island”, is the largest and most visited island in the archipelago. Explore its car-free streets on foot or rent a bicycle or an electric scooter and discover the island at your own pace. With lush pine forests, beautiful beaches, and easily accessible hilltop viewpoints, it is a nature-lover’s paradise. For history enthusiasts, the island has historic mansions, monasteries, museums, and landmarks like St. George’s Church, a 19th-century pharmacy, and the ruins of the house where Leon Trotsky lived while in exile.

The ferry plies multiple times a day between Istanbul and the Princes’ Islands, allowing you to stay on Büyükada as long as you want and return to the city at your convenience.

Elevate your experience

Enhance your Büyükada visit with round-trip ferry tickets, or skip lines with fast-track ferry tickets including an audio guide. For a fuller experience, choose the guided tour of Büyükada and Heybeliada with lunch, expert English or Russian-speaking tour guide , and hotel pickup/drop-off.

Whatto bring

Carry your headphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

The ferry departs from Eminou pier at 10:40am, 11:40am, and 12:40pm from Monday to Friday, and at 10:40am, 11:40am, 12:40pm, and 1:40pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

The return ferry leaves Buyukada at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm from Monday to Friday, and at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.