Istanbul Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes' Islands

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3 hours (approximately)

Your ticket will be sent to you by email 24 hours before your visit — please remember to check your inbox and spam folder.

Departure Times from Eminönü:
Monday to Friday: 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM

Return Times from Princes Island (Büyükada):
Monday to Friday: 3.15 PM, 4.15 PM, 5.15 PM, 6.15 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 3.15 PM, 4.15 PM, 5.15 PM, 6.15 PM

Please confirm the return ferry times at the pier with the staff on duty as schedules may change due to weather or seasonal conditions.

Princes' Islands, which in Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman times were used as exile sites and as a monastery region. Today only 4 of the total 9 Princes’ Islands are open to public settlement. Arrive at the most famous and beautiful of these islands called Büyükada, or 'Big Island'.

What's Included

Please check your Official Boat Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected.
Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
Boat Admission Ticket to Princes' Island
The Supplier emails Boat Tickets and Multilingual Audio Guide link 24h before reservation date.
Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!)
No hotel pickup or drop off service
Food or drink
Live Guide
Headphones

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Turyol Eminönü

The ferry departs from the Eminönü TURYOL Port and returns to the same location. Conveniently accessible via the T1 Tram Line from Eminönü Station, the port is situated directly across from the Spice Bazaar, located on the inner side of the Galata Bridge.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Set off for the Princes' Islands, which in Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman times were used as exile sites and as a monastery region. Today only 4 of the total 9 Princes’ Islands are open to public settlement. Arrive at the most famous and beautiful of these islands called Büyükada, or 'Big Island'.

Spend the day exploring the island at your own pace. Take a walk through the center and get used to the silence that reigns on the island. See the Merkez Eczanesi, a pharmacy from 1870, and feel you have stepped back in time.
Go to Hamlaci Street 4 and see the ruins of the villa where Trotsky lived in exile between 1929 and 1933, writing his autobiography and 3 volumes on the "History of the Russian Revolution".

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SHARED BOAT; SEAT SELECTION IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE BOAT OCCUPANCY LEVEL MAY VARY DEPENDING ON DAILY DEMAND.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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