# Private Bursa Ottoman Heritage Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: BURSA, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day Bursa tour through the Great Mosque, the Green Mosque, the Küçük Han bazaar and Cumalıkızık, with hotel pick-up and lunch.

## Overview

This Bursa private tour takes one day, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You see the Great Mosque, the old inns around the Küçük Han, the Green Mosque and Tomb, and the Ottoman village of Cumalıkızık on the foothills of Uludağ.

## Tour highlights

**[The Great Mosque of Bursa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-great-mosque-of-bursa/):** Commissioned after the 1396 Battle of Nicopolis, it has twenty domes, 192 calligraphy panels and a walnut minbar finished in 1399.

**[The Küçük Han](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-kucuk-han/):** A small Ottoman inn in the historic bazaar quarter, now part of the UNESCO-listed Hanlar District, with woodwork and handicraft shops.

**[The Green Mosque and Tomb](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-green-mosque-and-tomb-of-bursa/):** Built between 1419 and 1424 with turquoise and cobalt tilework, the octagonal mausoleum holds nine royal sarcophagi.

**[Cumalıkızık](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cumalikizik/):** A UNESCO World Heritage village of timber-and-stone houses and cobbled lanes on the northern foothills of Uludağ.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Bursa and takes you to the [Great Mosque of Bursa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-great-mosque-of-bursa/). The early Ottoman mosque has twenty domes and a sixteen-sided marble fountain under a skylit dome. Inside, the calligraphy panels and the walnut minbar are the details to look for. Next is the [Küçük Han](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-kucuk-han/), a small inn in the bazaar quarter. Walk through its courtyard and the woodwork shops before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon the minivan drives to the [Green Mosque and Tomb](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-green-mosque-and-tomb-of-bursa/), known for its turquoise and cobalt tilework and its octagonal mausoleum. The last stop is [Cumalıkızık](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cumalikizik/), the village of narrow lanes and old timber houses on the way up Uludağ, where the village mosque is about 300 years old. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Comfortable minivan and experienced driver.

Professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Bursa.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

Stops and pace can change on the day, because you have the guide to yourselves.

Price is on request and set by your dates and group size.

Bring a light scarf for the mosque visits, and comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets at Cumalıkızık.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who want Ottoman history in one day and prefer a guide who explains the monuments as they go. It fits couples and friends who enjoy architecture and slow village walks, and families with older children who can manage a full day on flat streets and cobbles. Visitors who want the mountain itself should ask about Uludağ, which is not in the plan. The gondola from the city runs about 9 kilometers up to the pine plateaus of Sarıalan and the hotel zone, and the mountain suits winter skiing or summer forest hikes. Because the tour is private, you can give the Green Mosque more time or stretch the lunch.

## When to visit Bursa and how to get there

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months for walking the old quarters, since the city gets hot in summer. Uludağ is a winter ski destination and a summer hiking area, so tell us your season if you want to add the mountain. If you want the gondola, tell us early, because the mountain visit changes the order of the day. Most visitors arrive from Istanbul by road or by ferry to Mudanya, and that journey is not included in the tour price. Share your arrival time and hotel name when you request a price, and we will confirm the pick-up time with you.

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I get a price for this private tour?**

Price is only given on request, as it changes with the dates and the group size. Send us a message on WhatsApp at +90 544 674 42 28 with your travel dates, your hotel name in Bursa and the number of people. We will reply with a quote for your group.

**Can we ride the Uludağ gondola during the tour?**

The gondola is not part of the listed inclusions, so treat it as an extra. The cable car runs from the city to the pine plateaus of Sarıalan, and the guide can plan the day around a visit to the mountain. Ask us when you request a price, and we will quote the day with Uludağ added.

**Do we need to cover up for the mosques?**

Yes. Both mosques are active places of worship, so cover your shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes at the entrance when asked. Women should bring a light scarf for the visits. Both mosques have quiet prayer areas, so keep your voice low.

**Is lunch covered, and what else costs extra?**

Lunch at a local restaurant is covered, along with one soft drink. Tips and optional extras are your own cost, so set aside some cash for them. Shop purchases in the bazaar are, of course, your own spending.

**Is the village of Cumalıkızık a fixed stop?**

Yes, Cumalıkızık is in the plan. Families in the village sometimes serve traditional breakfasts in their courtyards, but a breakfast there is not in the listed inclusions, so ask the guide before the day starts if you want one.

**Can we do this as a day trip from Istanbul?**

Yes, on request. Because the tour is private, we can quote a pick-up in Istanbul instead of Bursa. The drive makes it a longer day, so the guide may shorten one stop. Tell us your hotel and date when you ask for a price.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Bursa. Sie führt zur Großen Moschee, zu den alten Karawansereien rund um den Küçük Han, zur Grünen Moschee und zum Grabmal und zum osmanischen Dorf Cumalıkızık an den Hängen des Uludağ.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel de Bursa. Il couvre la Grande Mosquée, les anciens caravansérails autour du Küçük Han, la Mosquée verte et son mausolée, ainsi que le village ottoman de Cumalıkızık sur les pentes de l'Uludağ.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Bursa. Incluye la Gran Mezquita, los antiguos caravasares alrededor del Küçük Han, la Mezquita Verde y su mausoleo, y el pueblo otomano de Cumalıkızık en las laderas del Uludağ.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Bursa. Include la Grande Moschea, le antiche locande intorno al Küçük Han, la Moschea Verde e il suo mausoleo, e il villaggio ottomano di Cumalıkızık sulle pendici dell'Uludağ.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Bursa. Inclui a Grande Mesquita, as antigas hospedarias em volta do Küçük Han, a Mesquita Verde e seu túmulo, e a aldeia otomana de Cumalıkızık nas encostas do Uludağ.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Bursa. De route omvat de Grote Moskee, de oude karavanserais rond de Küçük Han, de Groene Moskee en het mausoleum, en het Ottomaanse dorp Cumalıkızık op de hellingen van de Uludağ.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Бурсе и обратно. Маршрут включает Большую мечеть, старые караван-сараи вокруг Кючюк-хана, Зеленую мечеть и ее мавзолей, а также османскую деревню Джумалыкызык на склонах горы Улудаг.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从布尔萨的酒店接送。行程包括大清真寺、古老的库丘克汗周边商队旅馆、绿色清真寺及其陵墓，以及乌鲁达山麓的奥斯曼村落朱马勒克兹克。
- tr: Bursa'daki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Ulu Cami, Küçük Han çevresindeki eski hanlar, Yeşil Cami ve türbesi gezilir; Uludağ eteklerindeki Osmanlı köyü Cumalıkızık'a da uğranır.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في بورصة وإعادتك إليه. تشمل الجامع الكبير والخانات القديمة حول خان كوتشوك والجامع الأخضر وضريحه، وقرية جوماليك قيزيق العثمانية على سفوح جبل أولوداغ.
- hi: बर्सा में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। इसमें बड़ी मस्जिद, कुचुक हान के आसपास की पुरानी सराएँ, हरी मस्जिद और उसका मकबरा, और उलुदाग की ढलानों पर बसा ओटोमन गाँव जुमालिकिज़िक शामिल हैं।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/0x0-bursas-most-prominent-landmark-the-grand-mosque-1529269822560.jpg — The Great Mosque of Bursa – Street view of the Great Mosque of Bursa with domes and two minarets. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bursa_Yesil_Camii_-_Green_Mosque_35-scaled.jpg — Bursa_Yeşil_Camii_-_Green_Mosque_(35)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cumalikizik-renkli-evler.jpg — Cumalikizik-renkli-evler
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kozahan-ve-civari-14-sabit-bolukemini_3_medium.jpg — The Kucuk Han – Courtyard of Koza Han in Bursa with central domed kiosk, cafe tables, and autumn trees
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.png — Emir Sultan Mosque – Exterior view of Emir Sultan Mosque with its dome, minarets, and trees. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Emir_Sultan_Camii_7067-scaled.jpg — Emir_Sultan_Camii_7067
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1.jpg — image
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/uludag-tarihi-724x394-1.webp — Uludag – Snow-dusted summit of Mount Uludag with a winding mountain road below. Photo: Julian Nyča, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Mosque_of_Bursa
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Mosque,_Bursa
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumal%C4%B1k%C4%B1z%C4%B1k
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluda%C4%9F

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