Dirilis Ertugrul & Kurulus Osman Film Set Day Tour from Istanbul

Dirilis Ertugrul and Kurulus Osman film set tour from Istanbul: the key facts

This day tour is for fans of the television series Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman. You travel with a professional English-speaking guide from a meeting point in Sultanahmet or Taksim to the Bozdag Film Plateau, where you tour the Kayi tribe camp and the historical street and bazaar sets, take a behind-the-scenes walk, watch a live sword-fight performance and have an Ottoman-style lunch on the set. There is free time for photos.

It suits viewers of the series, families with older children and anyone curious about how a large historical drama is built. It is not a history tour of real Ottoman sites. The price is from $88 per person.

Where exactly is the film set?

The page says the Bozdag Film Plateau is "in the province of Bilecik". Published Turkish sources and visitor listings, however, place Bozdag Film Platolari in Riva, in the Beykoz district on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 40 km from the centre. A 09:00 to 17:00 program fits the Istanbul location much better than a trip to Bilecik. Before you pay, ask us to confirm in writing where the set is and how long the drive takes, so you know what kind of day to expect.

Which days does the tour run, and what time does it start?

The overview says departures are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while the booking form lets you pick any date and start times from 08:00 to 14:00. The FAQ gives 09:00 to about 17:00, and the overview says "roughly seven and a half hours". Choose a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, and ask us to confirm the departure day, meeting time and return time in writing. If those days do not suit your stay, tell us your dates and we will say honestly whether another day is possible.

Is hotel pick-up included?

No. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are excluded; transport runs from a meeting point in Sultanahmet or in Taksim and back. Choose the one closer to your hotel when you book, and allow time to reach it on foot, by tram or by taxi before the departure time. We will send you the exact meeting spot. If you need a transfer from your hotel, ask us for a separate price; our Istanbul private car with driver service is one option.

What happens on the set?

The FAQ lists the Bozdag Film Plateau, the Kayi tribe encampment, the historical set streets and bazaar, a live sword-fight show, a behind-the-scenes guided walk and free photo time. The overview notes that the building fronts look solidly made rather than painted flats. You are free to walk around the camp on your own during the photo time. Remember that this is a working film location: some areas may be closed on a given day, and the guide follows the rules set by the site.

Are costume photos, horse riding and archery included?

No. Costume photography, horse riding and archery are optional activities that you pay for on the spot if you want them. The sword-fight performance and the Ottoman-style lunch are included. Drinks and souvenirs are also extra. Bring Turkish lira in cash or a card for these, and if your children want to dress up in costume, plan a small budget for it.

Is this tour good for children, and how much walking is there?

The walking is moderate: you move around the camp and set streets on foot, mostly on open ground and unpaved paths. Comfortable shoes, a hat and water help in summer, and a jacket on cooler days, since the set is outdoors. Children who know the series usually enjoy the costumes and the sword show; very young children may find the day long. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before booking.

How is this different from other Ottoman history trips?

This tour shows the world of the series, not the historical sites. If you want the real places linked to the early Ottomans, the private Ertugrul Gazi historical tour runs over two days. The Bursa day tour from Istanbul visits the first Ottoman capital and its Green Mosque, and the Nicea day tour from Istanbul covers Iznik's Byzantine and Ottoman past. Our Bursa destination guide, the experiences list and our page on day trips from Istanbul help you compare.

How do we book the film set tour?

Pick a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday in the booking form on this page and enter the number of guests, or write to us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88. Tell us whether you prefer the Sultanahmet or the Taksim meeting point. We then send the meeting spot, the departure time, the set location and the final price in writing before you make any payment. The FAQ's comparison quotes prices in euros that do not match the $88 shown, so go by the price we confirm. Get Turkey Tours holds TÜRSAB licence A-15751.