Ertugrul & Osman Movie Studios Full-Day Tour from Istanbul

About this tour

Spend a full day at the Bozdag Film Studios in Riva, north of Istanbul, where the sets for Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman were built and filmed. A guide walks you through the recreated Kayi tribe camp, the palaces, fortress walls, and market streets, explaining the history behind both shows and where key scenes were shot. Lunch at a local restaurant and a taste of sherbet, the sweet traditional Turkish drink, break up the day. Morning pickup and evening drop-off in Istanbul are part of the trip.

Guide Languages

English

Highlights

• The recreated Kayi tribe camp (Oba) with its felt tents
• Bozdag Film Studios in Riva, north of Istanbul
• Khawarzemian Shah Palace
• Inegol Castle
• Sogut
• Yenisehir
• Kulucahisar Castle
• The arena
• Urgench Bazaar
• Gok Palace
• Walk the full-scale sets from Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman
• Try archery on set, a favorite with kids and fans of the action

Included / Excluded

How the Day Unfolds and Where You'll Be Picked Up

There are three points to choose from: the Beyazit tram station, Bilgin's Leather and Fur in Cagaloglu, and the Taksim Ataturk Cultural Center. The studios sit in Riva, a village on the Black Sea side of Istanbul, so the drive out is a fair stretch in each direction. Wear comfortable shoes, since the grounds are large and much of the walking is on open, uneven outdoor terrain.

Once at the sets, your guide walks you through the recreated Kayi camp, the palaces and fortress walls, and the market streets, filling in the history behind Dirilis: Ertugrul and Kurulus: Osman and pointing out where specific scenes were shot. There's a lunch break at a local restaurant along the way. Because these are working film locations, what's open can change with production schedules, so it's worth checking current access before you travel. Check the official site for current visiting times before you go.

Pickup Location

Bilgins Cağaloğlu: Molla Fenari, Bab-ı Ali Cd. No:5, 34120 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Beyazit Square: Beyazıt, Ordu Cad., 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Ataturk Cultural Center: Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Available Days / Times

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday : 09:30
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday : 09:30
• Sunday