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Princes' Islands (Büyükada)
NatureVisit: ~360 min
An archipelago in the Sea of Marmara reached by ferry from Istanbul. Büyükada is the largest island and no cars are allowed on it: you get around on foot, by bicycle or in the traditional horse-drawn carriages. It preserves wooden mansions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, pine woods and a seafront promenade. It is the classic escape for Istanbulites spending a day away from the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Princes' Islands (Büyükada): 3 missions
- Explore the car-free island on foot or by bicycleRent a bicycle or walk along the island's promenade, where there is no car traffic, and complete a stretch of the coastal route.
- Cross the Sea of Marmara by ferry to the islandBoard the ferry to the Princes' Islands and go up on deck to watch the Istanbul skyline recede.
- Photograph the wooden mansions of BüyükadaStroll the streets near the port and photograph one of the island's grand wooden mansions.
Near Princes' Islands (Büyükada)
Kadıköy14.0 km awayÇamlıca Tower15.9 km awayKüçük Ayasofya17.5 km awayBlue Mosque (Sultanahmet)17.5 km awayHagia Sophia17.6 km awaySultanahmet Square17.7 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Princes' Islands (Büyükada)?
Allow about 4 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Princes' Islands (Büyükada)?
Explore the car-free island on foot or by bicycle, Cross the Sea of Marmara by ferry to the island and Photograph the wooden mansions of Büyükada.
What is there to see near Princes' Islands (Büyükada)?
Kadıköy (14.0 km), Çamlıca Tower (15.9 km) and Küçük Ayasofya (17.5 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap