Best Istanbul Ferry Trips — Our Top 4

1.Round-Trip Ferry Tickets to the Princes’ Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 586 reviews · from $11Our pick

Use a smartphone ticket from Eminönü TURYOL Port to reach Büyükada, the largest and most famous Princes’ Island. The English host helps at the port, while an optional audio guide covers the island in several languages. You get the day to walk, cycle, visit St. George Church, see Trotsky’s former villa, eat by the harbor, or swim before returning by ferry.

“Not knowing what to do what to see, nothing much to be shared about”

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2.Asian Side Walking Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 224 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Meet Haluk, Hal, or another English-speaking local guide at Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar, then cross to Kadıköy by public ferry. Walk through the food market, antique and bar streets, shopping avenue, and umbrella-lined lanes. The tour ends on the Asian side, with practical restaurant, transport, and nightlife advice.

“Hal was a great tour guide who also gave us lots of great tips for the rest of our stay and many insights from the Asian side of Istanbul…”

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3.Troy Guided Bus Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 119 reviews · 16 hours · from $148

Travel from Istanbul to Troy by air-conditioned bus and Dardanelles ferry. With guides such as Levant, Sandy, and Duygu, you will see the Trojan Horse, Temple of Athena, Odeon, Bouleuterion, excavation areas, and Troy's many historical layers. Lunch is included, but Troy entry costs an extra €27.

“A fascinating one-day tour of ancient Troy—captivating ruins and deep history. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, with excellent service that made the experience seamless and memorable.”

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4.Taste of Turkey in Istanbul’s Europe & Asia by Ferry Crossing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $138Top rated

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Istanbul’s food culture from Eminönü to Kadıköy. Try Turkish breakfast, meze, sweets, coffee, and other small samples while crossing the Bosphorus by ferry. Groups are limited to eight, and guide Erol Utgun is specifically praised for clear explanations and friendly conversation.

“Erol Utgun our tour guide took us on an amazing tour that quickly gave us a better understanding of Istanbul by getting us better acquainted with its amazing culinary offerings. The streets of Istanbul are filled with interesting little restaurants, coffee, candy, spice souvenir shops but at first it can all feel a little overwhelming. Our Guide Erol Utgun carefully curated the tour allowing us to experience a wide variety of food and drink and gave us Insite to their origins in Turkish culture and their place in today's food scene. Erol not only gave us a feel for the food he answered all of our touristic questions and was…”

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