Resurrection Ertugrul and Establishment Osman Movie Film Set Tour

The main draw here is simple: you get to walk through a real film set built for Resurrection Ertugrul and Establishment Osman, rather than just watch the shows from your sofa. At Bozdağ Film Platosu near Riva, you’ll see the Turkish Oba, Söğüt, castles, arenas, and other locations used to depict Seljuk and Ottoman life.

I like the private format, which keeps the afternoon focused on your group, and the chance to see so many purpose-built locations in one visit. I also like the drive along the Bosphorus toward Riva, since the journey gives the outing a clear change of pace from central Istanbul. The main drawback is that the experience is likely to mean much more to committed fans than to anyone unfamiliar with the series. Some parts may feel random if the names and scenes do not ring a bell.

Key points at a glance

• A real film-set visit: Explore Bozdağ Film Platosu, one of Europe’s largest film sets and Istanbul’s largest film studio area, according to the tour description.
• Several themed locations: See Söğüt, the Turkish Oba, an arena, Harzemsah, Inegöl Castle, Kulucahisar, Yenişehir, and Kayı Obası.
• Private five-hour outing: Only your group takes part, with hotel pickup offered and a guide included.
• A scenic transfer: Drive from Istanbul toward the Black Sea coast and Riva, passing by the Bosphorus.
• Best for series fans: The set has more impact if you know Ertuğrul Ghazi, Osman Ghazi, and the story worlds shown on screen.
• Check the fee details: The advertised price is $250 per person, but the supplied details conflict on whether the entrance fee is included, so confirm this before paying.

Why the Bozdağ film set is the main event

Bozdağ Film Platosu is not a museum about the shows. It is a large outdoor production area created to represent the Seljuks, early Ottomans, Byzantines, and other settings from the series. That difference matters.

You are not simply looking at posters or costumes behind glass. You are moving through built environments designed for filming: a Turkish Oba, fortified sites, settlements, and an arena. For a fan, this helps turn familiar television scenes into physical places. You can see how the shows create their sense of scale, even when the camera shows only one corner of a set.

The tour focuses on Diriliş: Ertuğrul, often known internationally as Resurrection Ertugrul, and Kuruluş: Osman, also called Establishment Osman. Your guide is expected to explain the stories of Ertuğrul Ghazi and Osman Ghazi, along with aspects of Turkish life and culture shown through the sets.

I would set your expectations correctly. This is not a general Istanbul sightseeing tour, and it does not cover the city’s famous mosques, palaces, or markets. It is a specialist outing built around television production and the historical world portrayed in these series.

From Istanbul to Riva along the Bosphorus

The afternoon begins at your hotel, with a listed start time of 12:00 p.m. You then travel toward Riva, a village on Istanbul’s Black Sea side. The route passes by the Bosphorus before continuing toward the film set.

The transfer is part of the experience, but it also takes time. The full outing lasts about five hours, including the drive there, the visit, and the return to your hotel. That makes this a manageable half-day plan, though you should not expect a quick photo stop.

An air-conditioned vehicle is included, along with parking fees. Pickup is offered, which is especially useful for a private tour because you avoid working out a separate route to a film complex outside the central sightseeing area. The details do not specify the exact pickup zone, so confirm that your hotel is covered when booking.

The road trip gives you a break from central Istanbul’s dense streets. You might find the passing views interesting, but the supplied details do not promise a dedicated Bosphorus cruise or a sightseeing stop along the way. Think of the Bosphorus as part of the route, not a separate attraction.

Walking through Söğüt, the Oba, and the castles

The set visit includes several areas tied to the Seljuk and Ottoman worlds shown in the programs. Söğüt appears in the itinerary more than once, which reflects its importance to the story setting. You can expect the guide to connect the built environment with the life of the characters and the development of the Ottoman world.

The Turkish Oba is one of the most distinctive elements. An Oba represents a tribal camp, so this part of the set helps show daily life rather than only battles and rulers. It is the kind of place where you can look at the arrangement of the camp and understand how the series creates a working community on screen.

The itinerary also names an arena, Harzemsah, Inegöl Castle, Kulucahisar, Yenişehir, and Kayı Obası. These locations give the visit variety. You move between camp life, settlements, and fortified settings rather than seeing a single street dressed for filming.

Names matter here. If you have watched the shows, write down the locations or bring a short list of characters and story points you want to ask about. The supplied information does not name the guide, so you should not expect a specific guide by name. The guide is included and will explain the set and its cultural context, but the depth of the explanation may depend on the questions you bring.

What the set reveals about Turkish culture

The value of the tour is not only the chance to pose beside a castle gate. The set presents examples of Turkish life and culture as they are used in the shows. That can include the layout of the Oba, the appearance of settlements, and the contrast between tribal camps and fortified places.

You should treat this as a television interpretation of the past, not a formal archaeological site or a complete history lesson. Film sets are built to support a story. They combine visual detail, dramatic scale, and practical filming needs. That makes them engaging, but it also means the set cannot tell you everything about Seljuk or Ottoman society.

I like this balance when it is understood clearly. You get a visual introduction to the world behind the series, and you can ask questions about what you are seeing. If you want a scholarly account of Ottoman politics or Byzantine architecture, this is not the right substitute for a museum or specialist tour.

For fans, though, the physical scale adds something the television screen cannot. You can see how many separate settings are grouped into one production area. That is a useful reminder that the Söğüt of the show, the castles, the Oba, and the other locations are carefully made spaces serving a larger story.

A private tour with a five-hour timetable

This is a private activity, so only your group participates. That is a real benefit if your group has different levels of interest. A dedicated guide can spend more time on the areas that matter to you instead of following a large party through the set.

The private format also makes the $250 per person price easier to assess. That is a high price for a five-hour outing if you are comparing it with a basic city transfer or a standard group excursion. It becomes more reasonable if you value hotel pickup, a private vehicle, parking, a guide, and entrance to a specialist attraction outside the city center.

Group discounts are offered, but the details do not state the discount amount or the number of people needed to receive it. Ask for the total price for your party rather than relying only on the per-person figure.

The tour is commonly reserved well in advance, with an average booking lead time of about 45 days. That does not guarantee that every date sells out, but it is a useful warning if your Istanbul schedule is fixed. Fans planning around a particular travel date should check early.

The listed start time is noon. Since the tour lasts approximately five hours, you should expect to return in the late afternoon or early evening, depending on traffic and the time spent at the set. No lunch is included, so eat before departure or ask the provider how the timing works for your date.

What is included, and one detail to confirm

The stated inclusions are an air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, a guide, and an entrance fee. Those items cover the major practical costs of a half-day private excursion.

There is one inconsistency in the supplied information: the itinerary also says admission is not included. Since those two points do not match, confirm in writing whether the entrance fee is covered by the $250 price or paid separately at the set. This is the most important booking question.

Lunch is not included. You should also ask whether any optional activities, costumes, photographs, or other paid experiences are available on site and what they cost. A review of the experience refers to extra paid elements, but the available details do not specify them clearly enough to price them.

That question matters because a film set often tempts you into add-ons. You may be happy to pay for a special photo or costume experience, but it is better to know in advance what is included in the base price.

Physical effort, weather, and practical comfort

You need a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour includes transport, but the film set is a large outdoor area, so expect walking between locations and time on your feet. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.

The experience requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and the cut-off follows local Istanbul time.

The mobile ticket is useful for keeping the booking details on your phone. Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Since the tour includes hotel pickup, keep your phone available around the meeting time in case the operator needs to coordinate the collection.

Who will get the most from this tour

I would recommend this experience first to people who have watched Resurrection Ertugrul or Establishment Osman and want to see the production world in person. You will recognize names such as Söğüt, Kayı Obası, and the castles, and the guide’s explanations will have a clear frame of reference.

It can also suit fans of Turkish television, costume drama, and set design. You do not need to know every plot detail, but some familiarity will make the locations easier to understand.

I would be more cautious if you are looking for a broad introduction to Istanbul. The drive to Riva and the set visit take up the afternoon, and the tour does not include the city’s central monuments. If your time in Istanbul is short, compare this with the city’s essential sights before committing five hours.

Families and private groups may appreciate the format, especially if everyone is interested in the shows. The moderate fitness requirement means you should consider the amount of walking if anyone in your party has mobility concerns. The supplied information does not give detailed accessibility arrangements, so ask before booking if that affects your plans.

Should you book the Resurrection Ertugrul and Establishment Osman set tour?

Book it if the shows are a major reason you are interested in Turkish culture and television. The private transport, guide, and access to a large purpose-built production area make this far more personal than simply taking a photo outside a studio gate.

Skip it if you have never watched the series and prefer Istanbul’s major historic sights. Without that connection, the Oba, Söğüt, and castle areas may feel like disconnected themed settings rather than meaningful places.

Before paying, confirm three things: that hotel pickup covers your address, that the entrance fee is truly included, and whether any on-site extras cost more. If those details work for your group, this is a focused and unusual half-day outing, with the best value going to committed fans who want to see how the series’ world is built.

FAQ

Where does the film-set tour take place?

The tour visits Bozdağ Film Platosu near Riva, on the Black Sea side of Istanbul.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 12:00 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately five hours, including the drive from Istanbul, the set visit, and the return journey.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered from your hotel, though you should confirm that your specific hotel is within the pickup area.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in this private activity.

What is included in the price?

The listed inclusions are an air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, a guide, and an entrance fee. The details also say admission is not included elsewhere, so confirm the entrance-fee arrangement before booking.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included.

What happens if the weather is poor or I need to cancel?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.