Büyükada Tours & Ticket Directory

This is the ideal option for independent travelers who want total freedom without navigating the confusing queueing system at Kabataş ferry terminal. Your booking voucher provides direct, priority entry onto the ferry, bypassing ticket window lines. The accompanying smartphone application uses GPS location tracking to trigger synchronized audio commentary as you sail past the Maiden's Tower, Topkapı Palace, and the coastlines of Kınalıada and Burgazada.

Return Flexibility: Unlike rigid group tours, your return ticket is open-ended. You can board any return sailing operated throughout the afternoon or evening, allowing you to linger for sunset dinner at an island meyhane or hike up to Aya Yorgi at your own relaxed pace.

Representing extraordinary value for money, this guided full-day excursion solves every logistical hurdle of an island visit. Departing from a central Istanbul pier aboard a spacious passenger boat, an English-speaking licensed guide provides commentary on the maritime history of the Marmara Sea.

Upon docking at Büyükada, guests are treated to a full 3-course sit-down lunch at a waterfront seafood restaurant (fresh grilled sea bass or chicken shish, accompanied by Turkish meze, seasonal salad, and bread). The tour includes an official municipal electric Adabüs shuttle ride through the Victorian mansion district to Lunapark Square, followed by 2 hours of dedicated free time for bicycle rentals or hiking to Aya Yorgi.

Why visit only one island when you can contrast two completely different worlds? This cruise stops first at Kınalıada, the closest island known for its distinctive red mineral cliffs, pebble swimming beaches, and historic Armenian churches. Bathers can take a swim in the clear coastal waters or stroll along quiet waterfront promenades.

While sailing to the second stop, a generous hot lunch buffet is served aboard the boat. The vessel then docks at Büyükada for an afternoon of exploring the Victorian Ottoman mansions and historic Clock Tower district.

Perfect for families traveling with children or seniors who wish to avoid navigating Istanbul’s crowded morning tram and funicular connections. An air-conditioned passenger van collects you directly from your hotel lobby in Sultanahmet, Taksim, Galata, or Şişli, delivering you to the pier where your dedicated island guide greets you. Return transfers bring you back directly to your hotel at the end of the day.