Things to do in Büyükada

Activities, attractions and tours

Aerial view with drone over Büyükada the Princes Island in the Sea of Marmara Turkey Istanbul with many trees and villas. Recreation area
Aerial view with drone over Büyükada the Princes Island in the Sea of Marmara Turkey Istanbul with many trees and villas. Recreation area
Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage ruins and Istanbul Anatolian side scenic view from Büyükada National Park (Adalar, Turkey)
Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?
Büyükada's main way of public transportation is bikes and chariots pulled by horses. Add hundreds of ancient buildings into the equation and you have the perfect combination for an experience out of this era.
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Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?

Buyukada National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Buyukada National Park, a lovely green space in Adalar.

Buyukada National Park
Want to escape city life of Istanbul for a little while? Take a ferry ride to one of the nearby islands and go exploring. I recommend renting a bike and go to the top of the island. Amazing views, gorgeous scenery and horse-drawn buggies, what more could you want?

Dilburnu Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Dilburnu Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Adalar.

Dilburnu Recreation Area

Dock Square

Find out about the history of Adalar when you take a trip to Dock Square. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Dock Square

Aya Nikola Halk Plajı

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Aya Nikola Halk Plajı during your trip to Adalar?

Aya Nikola Halk Plajı

Prinkipo Greek Orphanage

Find out about the history of Adalar when you take a trip to Prinkipo Greek Orphanage. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Prinkipo Greek Orphanage

Ayia Yorgi Church

Find out about the history of Adalar when you spend time at Ayia Yorgi Church. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in the area.

Ayia Yorgi Church

Museum of the Princes' Islands

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of the Princes' Islands during your trip to Adalar.

Museum of the Princes' Islands

Troçki Evi Büyükada

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Troçki Evi Büyükada in Adalar.

Troçki Evi Büyükada

Adalar Museum

You can study the exhibits at Adalar Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Adalar. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Adalar Museum
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Istanbul

A Shot from Turkish poet Sait Faik's home.

Adalar

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