The 5 Istanbul Film Location Tours We Rate Highest

1.Ertugrul and Osman Ghazi Movie Set Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 145 reviews · 8 hours · from $118Our pick

Spend eight hours visiting the sets of Ertugrul Ghazi and Kurulus Osman outside Istanbul. An English-speaking guide, often joined by actors such as Gunkut Alp, leads you through tents, camps, castles, costumes, and props. Lunch, live performances, and return transport are included. Horse riding and professional photos cost extra.

“My ertugrul & osman trip was beyond expectations. Had an amazing day with my family. The entertainment was fantastic. A dream come true!!!”

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3.From Istanbul Ertugrul and Osman Ghazi Movie Set Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $124Top rated

Meet at Atatürk Culture Center at 9:30 a.m. for an English-language, eight-hour visit to the Diriliş Ertuğrul and Kuruluş Osman filming grounds. Explore castle and village sets, watch a 15 to 20-minute live show, eat a full lunch, and return around 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Optional horse riding, archery, photography, and shopping cost extra.

“This is a must do for die hard fans of Dirilis and Kurulus. I regret not coming earlier when Ertugrul was still being filmed. I would come back again to do this now that we could see the Orhan set being built. They are so beautiful! My recommendations to the studio: keep the set in good condition. It’s less work for later crews to come and use, and it looks like someone took pride in making them. Have more shows or exhibits like the glass working and horse show, let crowds pay extra to watch filming, and have more interactive exhibits. This tour felt commercial where as soon as we…”

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5.Resurrection Ertugrul and Establishment Osman Movie Set Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $237

Leave your central Istanbul hotel for Riva on the Black Sea coast, where an English-speaking guide leads you through the Resurrection Ertugrul and Establishment Osman sets. See Söğüt, the Kayı Obası, castles, arenas, and Ottoman and Seljuk scenes, then watch a live show before returning by private vehicle. Yasmin has guided and driven one recorded visit.

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