Princes' Islands Full-Day Tour - Reviews

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6.40 / 10

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Aug / 12 / 2025

Susana Rodriguez

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

No la recomiendo. La recogida para ir al barco bien. No hubo animación de bienvenida y la comida a las 12! 1 h en una isla y 2 en la siguiente. Lo que no entiendo es que si contrato visita a Islas y se explica que la duración es de 9h, a las 16 ya estemos de vuelta y me lleven a una tienda de ropa de piel, donde me hacen un desfile y seguido nos pasan a una tienda donde varios dependientes quieren venderme chaquetas de más de 1000 e. Por supuesto pedí irme, me siento decepcionada.

I don't recommend it. The pickup to get to the boat was fine. There was no welcome entertainment, and lunch was served at 12! One hour on one island and two on the next. What I don't understand is that if I book a tour of the islands and they explain that it's for 9 hours, we'll be back by 4 pm and they take me to a leather clothing store, where they give me a runway show, and then they take us to a store where several employees want to sell me jackets for over 1,000 euros. Of course, I asked to leave; I felt disappointed.

I travelled with teenagers

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar, como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the service did not quite meet expectations. However, we can confirm that it was delivered as usual, in accordance with the description on our website. We appreciate and take note of your comments to assess possible improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 11 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

La experiencia fue normal…. Muy bien a la hora de recogida pero veo poco tiempo de ver las islas. 2h no dan para nada y la excursión no dura 9h sino 6,5h . Por lo que deberían de dar más tiempo (min 4h) en la isla para visitarla y que la experiencia fuese satisfactoria, así si serían las 9h que se anuncian.

I travelled with friends

Lamentamos si la duración no fue la esperada en esta ocasión. Tomamos nota de tu comentario para mejorar en este aspecto y asegurarnos de que los clientes dispongan del tiempo suficiente en las islas para disfrutar plenamente de la excursión.

Jul / 29 / 2025

Alvaro

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled by myself

Correcta. Afortunadamente, al guía que hablá pésimo inglés, le ayudó una chica que lo hablaba mejor. Aunque hablan a gritos, estilo turco: disparando palabras (con muy buena voluntad, con su micrófono) y con un guión pésimo, se acaba llegando a las Islas. Nos dieron un almuerzo justito. En conjunto lo puedo aconsejar. Las Islas, ya en Asia, son agradables. Aléjate de la zona de tiendas y date un baño. Tienes dos Islas para hacerlo.

Correct. Fortunately, the guide, who spoke terrible English, was helped by a girl who spoke better. Although they speak loudly, Turkish-style: firing words (very well-intentioned, into their microphone) and with a terrible script, you end up reaching the islands. They gave us a very small lunch. Overall, I can recommend it. The islands, already in Asia, are pleasant. Stay away from the shopping area and go for a swim. You have two islands to do so.

I travelled by myself

Todos los guías que colaboran con nosotros deben contar con el nivel necesario para impartir los tours en los idiomas en que se ofrecen. Sentimos si en este caso la comunicación no fue la adecuada. Agradecemos tu comentario y lo tendremos en cuenta para revisar lo ocurrido. Translate this opinion into English.

All guides who work with us must have the necessary level of instruction to teach tours in the languages offered. We apologize if communication in this case was inadequate. We appreciate your comment and will take it into account when reviewing the incident. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 27 / 2025

Josilene Sabino

Juiz De Fora, Brazil

I travelled by myself

O tempo de parada nas ilhas príncipes é curto, tem praia pública e privada. A praia pública necessita usar sapatos especiais, pois em Istambul não tem praias com areias, são pedras de fora a fora e com lodo, precisam tomar cuidado. So essa observação, mas o passeio e a experiência é maravilhosa, os tripulantes da embarcação nos trataram bem e nos deram um passeio bacana. Translate this opinion into English.

The stopover time at the Princes' Islands is short, and there are both public and private beaches. The public beach requires special shoes, as Istanbul doesn't have sandy beaches; they're rocky and muddy all the way across, so be careful. That's all to say, but the tour and experience are wonderful. The crew treated us well and gave us a wonderful tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jul / 10 / 2025

Jose

A Coruña, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El viaje en el barco muy bien: amplio y cómodo. La comida, normal. Las islas son iguales. No busquéis playas: para el baño, una línea de amacas con una pequeña línea de piedras, o un malecón para zambullirse. Sobra la visita a la tienda de pieles con desfile incluido. Translate this opinion into English.

The boat trip was very good: spacious and comfortable. The food was average. The islands are the same. Don't look for beaches: for swimming, there's a row of hammocks with a small line of rocks, or a jetty for diving. A visit to the fur shop, with a parade included, is superfluous. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 01 / 2025

Anonymous

Aug / 27 / 2025

Pedro Cid Touron

Ourense, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 25 / 2025

Elizabeth Rossi

Tucuman, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Las actividades no se cumplieron segun la descripción del tour. No hubo música ni entretenimiento en ningún momento. No se hizo la parada en el bazar qué dice en la descripción, actividad que me interesaba . No me regresaron al punto de recogida ( cerca del hotel) y tuve que regresar a mi hotel a mi propio coste. El guía fue muy desatento. El tour no duró ni por cerca las 9 horas anunciadas, a las 16 termino. Soy una usuaria habitual de sus servicios. Exijo una compensación económica.

The activities were not as described in the tour description. There was no music or entertainment at any time. The stop at the bazaar described in the tour description, which was an activity I was interested in, was not made. I was not returned to the pickup point (near the hotel) and had to return to my hotel at my own expense. The guide was very inattentive. The tour didn't last nearly the advertised 9 hours; it ended at 4:00 PM. I am a regular user of their services. I demand financial compensation.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar, como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web, dando todos los servicios incluidos. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras, y sentimos cualquier confusión a este respecto. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the service did not quite meet expectations. However, we can confirm that it took place as usual, in accordance with the description on our website, providing all included services. We appreciate and take note of your comments to assess possible improvements, and we apologize for any confusion in this regard. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 19 / 2025

Christian

Miami, United States

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 16 / 2025

José Enrique Peña

Spain

Excursión muy bonita y recomendable.. Translate this opinion into English.

Very nice and recommendable excursion. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 15 / 2025

Jose Angel

Petrel, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Aug / 11 / 2025

Diana

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Haré mi reseña ciñéndome a la descripción: nos recogieron en el hotel, ok. No hubo música ni entretenimiento, solo sol hasta que pusieron los toldos. La primera isla no fue Heybeliada, fuimos solos y sin explicación. El “buffet” fue un plato pobre con medio vaso de agua. Buyukada bien. No hubo bazar; al volver nos llevaron a una peletería con un showroom cutre que nada tenía que ver con productos típicos.

I'll stick to the description: we were picked up at the hotel, okay. There was no music or entertainment, just sunshine until the awnings were put up. The first island wasn't Heybeliada; we went alone and without any explanation. The buffet was a meager plate with half a glass of water. Buyukada was fine. There was no bazaar; on the way back, they took us to a furrier's shop with a tacky showroom that had nothing to do with traditional products.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que la experiencia no se haya ajustado del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry that the experience didn't quite meet expectations. At Civitatis, we only want our customers to have the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all comments with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 03 / 2025

Massimiliano

Italy

I travelled with small children

Tutto ok, piccola imperfezione nell’orario di partenza comunicato nella tarda serata solo tramite mail. Abitualmente gli avvisi sono arrivati tempestivamente tramite whatsapp. Comunque personale disponibile e guide competenti. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was fine, except for a small discrepancy in the departure time, which was communicated late in the evening only via email. Usually, notifications arrived promptly via WhatsApp. The staff were helpful and the guides were knowledgeable. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Jul / 29 / 2025

Anonymous

Jul / 28 / 2025

Isidoro

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Si ya has visto todo en Estambul., es un paseo por mar agradable, la comida solo aprobado

If you've already seen everything in Istanbul, it's a pleasant seaside walk, the food just approved

I travelled with my partner

We're sorry that the food didn't meet your expectations. We work with local suppliers who select the available options, and we'll share your feedback to help them improve. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 27 / 2025

Juan Pedro

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Interesante viaje a las islas príncipes. Translate this opinion into English.

Interesting trip to the Princes' Islands. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 24 / 2025

Concepción

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

No lo recomiendo, en las Islas no hay nada q hacer y la comida fue muy mala, te la dan a las 12h

I don't recommend it, there's nothing to do on the islands and the food was very bad, they give it to you at 12 noon.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que la comida no haya estado a la altura de tus expectativas. Trabajamos con proveedores locales que seleccionan las opciones disponibles, y trasladaremos tu opinión para ayudarles a mejorar. Respecto a la falta de actividades en las Islas, es importante revisar detenidamente la descripción de la actividad antes de reservar para asegurarse de que cumple con tus expectativas. Sentimos si no se tuvo en cuenta este detalle. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the food did not meet your expectations. We work with local suppliers who select the available options, and we will share your feedback to help them improve. Regarding the lack of activities on the islands, it is important to carefully review the activity description before booking to ensure it meets your expectations. We apologize if this detail was overlooked. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 28 / 2025

Anonymous

Jun / 26 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

They made us arrive at the port 2 hours early just to wait over an hour. On top of that, they moved our pickup time forward in the early morning from what had been confirmed. The boat was very nice, and the food was acceptable. The islands aren’t anything special, the first has nothing to do, and the second is more touristy. To top it off, they took us to a store with a mini fashion show, then forced us through the shop to exit.

I travelled with friends

We are sorry if this aspect of the service was not to your liking. We appreciate and take note of your comments so that we can continue to improve where possible.

Jun / 22 / 2025

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

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