Bursa Tours
Private Bursa Day Tours
Escape Istanbul for a day in the first Ottoman capital — Green Mosque, silk bazaar, Uludag mountain views and thermal hamam options with a private licensed guide.
Planning your route? Read the Bursa travel guide for stay length, best months and things to do — then book private tours below.
Bursa day tours from Istanbul
Bursa — the first Ottoman capital — sits south of Istanbul at the foot of Uludag mountain. Private day tours cover the Green Mosque and Tomb, Koza Han silk bazaar, and the Teleferik cable car to mountain viewpoints. Most travelers return to Istanbul the same evening; overnight options add thermal hamam time and slower Ottoman quarter walks.
Green Mosque, silk trade and Ottoman heritage
The Green Mosque (Yesil Camii) and its tiled tomb are Bursa's architectural highlights — early Ottoman design with Iznik ceramics. The covered bazaar still sells silk scarves and towels. Nearby Cumalikizik village offers cobbled streets and preserved Ottoman houses on extended tours.
Uludag mountain and seasonal activities
The Uludag cable car rises above Bursa for panoramic views — popular year-round, with skiing in winter. Summer visitors hike or picnic; spring brings green slopes ideal for photography. Combine with Iskender kebap lunch at a local restaurant our guides recommend.
Thermal hamams and trip logistics
Bursa's historic thermal baths date to Roman and Ottoman times — add a hamam experience after sightseeing. Private tours include hotel pickup in Istanbul, toll-road or ferry routing depending on traffic, and flexible return time. Ferry plus road combinations can shorten travel on busy weekends.
Available Tours
Day trip from Istanbul to Bursa's Green Mosque, silk bazaar and Uludag mountain cable car with Ottoman lunch.
Relax in Bursa's historic thermal baths after exploring Ottoman sites — a rejuvenating add-on to any Bursa day tour.