Bursa Heritage Tour: Ottoman Empire's First Capital

Explore Ottoman heritage in Bursa with a full-day tour from Istanbul. Enjoy historic sites, authentic cuisine, and scenic cable car rides.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Negmar Eskihisar Ferry Port - Departure from Istanbul: Scenic Ferry Ride Across the Sea of Marmara. Begin the journey with a serene morning ferry ride departing from Istanbul. Relax on deck and enjoy breathtaking views as the city’s silhouette gradually disappears. The invigorating sea breeze sets the stage for a peaceful and picturesque trip…
What's Included
  • Professional Licensed English-Arabic Guide
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pick up and Drop off
  • Cable Car (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Chairlift
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a journey into the core of Ottoman history with a comprehensive day tour from Istanbul to Bursa, the inaugural capital of the Ottoman Empire and a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site. Celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes, historical sites, traditional cuisine, and silk trade, Bursa offers a fulfilling and enriching experience for all visitors.

Location
Kabataş Tramvay istasyonu
Guide will be next to Kabataş Tramway Station with a REDFLAG ın front of TÜRKİYE PETROLLERİ gas station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Frankny3039qg
Apr 18, 2026
Amazing day trip to Bursa - Day trip to Bursa. Perfectly organized. Interesting stops. Good combination of nature, culture, shopping and action. Very friendly and competent guide. High value for money. I can recommend it to 100%.
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Jason_r
Apr 17, 2026
Great day out of istanbul - Yousef was a fantastic tour guide who was patient and very informative. Was very helpful throughout the whole day. Even though it was a long day it was a well organised trip and would recommend yousef and this trip
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Ninar1973
Apr 16, 2026
😊 - Yusuf was a great guide and the whole trip was a nice experience without any stress or rush.
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Sunshine24029557228
Apr 16, 2026
Amazing experience - It was really an amazing experience! The guide Yusuf is really knowledgeable and attentive. We are vegans and he made sure that we have something to eat at the meat restaurant (he organized the mercimek çorbası and patates for us). The history information was very interesting, even with the shop stops it didn’t feel forced and the prices were nice. The Uludağ Mountain was really impressive. Thank you!!!
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Zohairt2026
Apr 16, 2026
Busra - Very good guide Youssouf beautiful day
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H149zwanthonyb
Apr 15, 2026
Great Trip and a Great Guide! - The experience was definitely worthwhile and rather scenic for those who have not seen much of Turkey. Our guide Yusef was a really great guide, and also a great guy! He was clearly very educated in history and religion and was able to thoroughly explain everything we visited. Hoping to see him again!
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Ayoub
Apr 11, 2026
Magnificent trip - An excellent trip , with an excellent plan , with an excellent tour guide ( yusuf ) I do truly recommend this trip
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Sefketh2020
Apr 11, 2026
Bursa - Very nice trip with best guide ever Yusuf they host as like family we visit different sites we loved bursa thanks for all
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Dreamer51696227413
Apr 11, 2026
Bursa - What an excellent experience, seeing all this sightseeing from Istanbul to Bursa. Yusuf is an amazing tour guide. strongly recommended company/agency to book your next adventure with.. Zehra Salaka
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U2502rgmiat
Apr 9, 2026
Bursa day tour - I recently did a day trip to Bursa and wanted to share some honest, constructive feedback to help future travellers make an informed decision. Our guide was a friendly and kind young man, however I did find the tour lacking in information and leadership. There were many moments where things weren’t clearly explained or guided, and I found myself having to Google information rather than learning through the tour itself. A major concern for me was the driving. At times it felt quite unsafe, with the driver appearing distracted (including being on his phone), speeding through toll booths at high speed, and even going through red lights. There was also an early incident where sudden braking caused a seat in front of us to break when we grabbed it coming to a sudden stop, which was quite unsettling. This made parts of the journey uncomfortable and concerning. In terms of the itinerary, while it mentioned “free time,” much of this was actually spent at optional extra activities or shops (such as motorbikes or chair lifts). If you chose not to participate, there was very little else to do except wait, which made the day feel quite long and at times a bit misleading. There was also a sense of being pressured into expensive add-ons at some stops. The cable car was definitely a highlight and well worth doing, although we didn’t go on it until around 5pm, so much of the day beforehand felt like waiting around rather than exploring. The overall structure and communication of the day could also be improved. We were picked up at 7:30am and not dropped back until around 10pm, with only one designated toilet break and lunch not until about 2pm. There was no clear communication about additional bathroom stops or whether we could stop to grab something for dinner quickly since it was 8 hours since we last ate, which meant having to repeatedly ask and plan individually throughout the day. Having to pay for multiple bathroom stops also felt disappointing given previous tour experiences in Turkey where this was better managed. Overall, Bursa itself is beautiful and the cable car experience is worthwhile. However, I felt this particular tour could benefit from clearer communication, improved safety standards, and better consideration for passenger comfort (especially around breaks and timing). For me personally, I think this is something I would consider doing independently next time. I hope this helps others when choosing their experience.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).