Bursa Day Trip from Istanbul: Explore Ottoman Empire's First Capital

Discover the historic landmarks of Bursa, the Ottoman Empire’s first capital, on a small-group day trip from Istanbul. Visit the Green Mausoleum and Mosque, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in Turkey’s rich cultural heritage.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • İstanbul - The Bursa Day Tour kicks off in the morning from Istanbul’s city center. A comfortable, air-conditioned bus will collect you from your hotel. A knowledgeable tour guide will accompany you throughout the journey, offering engaging insights and assistance.
  • Istanbul - To reach Bursa, the bus will head to a harbor for a delightful car…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Cable Car (included if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Ferry Ride - Among the options depending on traffic density
  • Lunch (included if option selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy the chance to explore Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, on a small-group full-day tour from Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire’s long reign left a significant mark on Turkey’s culture, and this tour offers a glimpse into some of Bursa’s most historic sites. Visit the Green Mausoleum (Yesil Turbe) and the Green Mosque (Yesil Camii),…

Location
Sultanahmet Old City Travel Agency
Peykhane Caddesi
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tourist44748974024
Apr 1, 2026
Enjoyment trip - It was a very well-organized and enjoyable trip. The supervisor was cooperative, organized, hardworking, and focused on every detail. May God reward him.
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Safaa
Apr 1, 2026
Good - it was a nice experience, but the journey felt quite long, and some of the stops along the way didn’t really feel necessary. The best part of the trip was definitely the cable car and skiing — it was fun and a great change from the city. However, the lunch wasn’t very good, which was a bit disappointing.
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Arsalan_a
Mar 31, 2026
My daughter and mom both... - My daughter and mom both enjoyed the trip. My mom needed extra time considering her age for planned activities. Our guide Medyan was very supportive and guided us through out.
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Stay44942134444
Mar 27, 2026
Tourist trip to Turkey - Hello The trip was enjoyable; we went with them on a trip to Sapanca, Mount Uludağ, and the snow. The tour guide is polite and answers all your questions and explains things, and the driver is also excellent. May God grant you good health.
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Happiness01413009923
Feb 21, 2026
Bursa - The tour was great. We visited good places we had free lunch with good food and we went to the Uludağ mountain and it was snowing. Highly recommended
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Shabbeerb
Feb 21, 2026
Amazing day trip - We had an amazing time in Bursa. The guide was a superb guy who knew what's the best way to show us around. We loved the cable car rides and snowmobile rides. I felt a lot of time was spent on the adventure park and we could have spent more time on the mountain. A little heads up could have been nice in terms of being prepared for the trip by bringing warm clothes and carrying cash.
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Deanji493qc
Jan 10, 2026
Best experience ever - We went on the tour with Nuri, he was absolutely amazing!! He was very informative, friendly and fun to be with. The places he took us went way above our expectations. We love to travel and this is the best tour we have ever done by far!! Would definitely go again this experience was once in a lifetime!
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Trail27394342050
Dec 24, 2025
Burses - A very beautiful exchange trip with an even more beautiful age, a leathered leather, a telegram, a theater, a column pass, and a relaxing walk with our brother Omar
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Bouchraa851
Feb 16, 2026
Poorly Organized Tour – Positive Guide, Disappointing Experience - I rarely write negative reviews, but this tour was extremely disappointing and nothing like what was described in the listing. The organization, timing, and overall execution were far below expectations. What was sold as a 12-hour tour ended up taking approximately 16 hours, which made an already exhausting day even more difficult. Several key elements that were advertised did not match the reality of the experience, and many guests were visibly unhappy throughout the day. I do want to acknowledge our guide, Mustapha. He maintained a consistently positive and professional attitude and genuinely tried to manage the frustration of multiple dissatisfied customers. He even created a crowd-pleasing playlist on the bus to lift the mood, which was appreciated. The driver was also excellent — safe, professional, and courteous. Unfortunately, the issues were significant: • Téléphérique (cable car) was cancelled, and we only found out once we were already on the mountain, despite having paid extra for it. • Lunch became a 7:00 pm dinner after a very long day. The restaurant was low quality, portions were small, and many of us had to pay extra just to eat enough. • Transportation was a small, tight bus, and approximately 65% of the day was spent inside it. • The “Turkish delight factory” was simply an upstairs empty kitchen in a store — no demonstration or real experience, just sweets being sold. • We stopped for about one hour at a farm where quad rides were pushed. Those who participated were disappointed, and for others it felt like wasted time. • Bursa old town, which was charming, was limited to only about 35 minutes. • The mountain stop is essentially a ski resort area — pleasant scenery, but not the unique highlight it was presented to be. The issue here is not the individuals on the ground, but the way the tour is structured and marketed. Expectations were set at a certain level and not delivered. I would strongly advise future travelers to clarify details before booking
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Sherpa313946
Feb 16, 2026
Dreadful trip to Bursa ! - Not good it was an old small coach. No air con. Uncomfortable Guide could not speak English. He played his own loud music without asking us Whole trip took 12 hours. We were exhausted, one man missed his medication because of it. We need a refund for the cable car because we couldn’t go on it. Altogether a very bad experience. Guide did not care. He was impervious to our feelings A meal was included but this was inedible and disgusting. No hot drink was offered and no dessert. It was an awful venue. Like a scruffy old shed.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).