Princes’ Islands Day Trip, Istanbul

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Princes’ Islands Day Trip

Büyükada (20 km), Istanbul Full day ~£3

About

A group of car-free islands in the Sea of Marmara, with Ottoman mansions, pine woods and cycling.

Good to know

  • Ferries take about 1 hour
  • Rent a bike on Büyükada

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Princes’ Islands Day Trip with Kadıköy Market and Moda, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia for a full day around Büyükada (20 km).

17 km · ~31 min by car

Blue Mosque

Free45 min

21 km · ~36 min by car

Hagia Sophia

~£221h 30m

21 km · ~36 min by car

Basilica Cistern

~£1245 min

21 km · ~37 min by car

Topkapı Palace

~£223 hrs

21 km · ~37 min by car

Eat and drink nearby

Grand Bazaar

Free2 hrs

22 km · ~37 min by car

Spice Bazaar

Free1h 15m

22 km · ~38 min by car

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby