Overview
Short answer: A corporate treasure hunt in Bursa splits your group into teams of 5–8 who race between task points in the historic Hanlar (inns) district, around Tophane and the Grand Mosque, in the Ottoman village of Cumalıkızık or on Uludağ, scoring points over 2–4 hours. Kurumsal Sporlar designs the route and tasks and provides the field crew, materials and coordination for groups of 10–300.
What is a corporate treasure hunt in Bursa?
It is a corporate team building activity that turns the city into a game board. After a briefing, often at the hotel or the plant, teams head to task points along the route, where they solve riddles, answer local culture questions and complete photo or video challenges. Tasks come as classic clue cards or as digital tasks on a phone; scores go onto a live scoreboard, and the game ends with an awards ceremony.
Bursa is a frequent destination for international teams visiting production sites and partners in the region. A treasure hunt is an easy way to show visitors the city’s Ottoman heritage while mixing local and visiting colleagues in the same teams, and it works well as a team motivation event at the end of a working visit.
Where does it take place? Route options in Bursa
| Area | Route character | Duration / walking | Best for |
| Hanlar district | Historic inns, covered bazaar, interaction with shopkeepers | 2–3 hours, short to moderate walking | Groups based in the city centre, culture-minded teams |
| Tophane and Grand Mosque area | Historic quarter, Clock Tower, viewpoints | 2–3 hours, moderate walking, some slopes | Groups wanting a longer route combined with Hanlar |
| Cumalıkızık | Ottoman village, stone lanes | Half day or day trip, with transfer | Teams wanting a village setting away from the city |
| Uludağ | Mountain and hotel area, winter or summer outdoor | Half day or full-day combination | Residential meetings, winter camps, retreats |
Hanlar district
Koza Han, Emir Han and the area around the Kapalıçarşı (covered bazaar) allow task points to sit close together. Tasks that involve chatting with shopkeepers are often a highlight; timing and task spread are planned to avoid the busiest hours.
Tophane and the Grand Mosque area
The historic streets and the Clock Tower extend the Hanlar route. Tasks near the mosque respect prayer times, and those points are not used during prayers.
Cumalıkızık
This Ottoman-era village offers a quieter setting than the city centre. As it needs a transfer, it runs as a half-day or day trip, and tasks are designed not to disturb residents’ daily life.
Uludağ
Played in the snow in winter and in open nature in summer. For groups staying in the hotel area, the game can run around the hotel with its permission; the route is shortened or indoor task points added depending on the weather.
Clue cards or digital tasks?
- Classic clue cards: printed cards, maps and envelopes; screen-free and conversation-led, well suited to senior leadership groups and shorter routes.
- Phone-based digital tasks: tasks arrive on the team captain’s phone, photos and videos are uploaded and the scoreboard updates live; ideal for large groups and parallel routes, and it leaves a shareable photo archive.
In both formats, tasks balance knowledge, creativity and division of labour, so the winners are the teams that plan well and involve everyone, not just the fastest walkers.
How the day runs: from briefing to awards
- Briefing (15–20 min): rules, map or app, safety and contact details.
- Team set-up: teams of 5–8, ideally mixing visitors with local colleagues.
- Tasks (1.5–3 hours): riddles, local culture questions, photo and video challenges, checked by our field crew.
- Scoring: answers, completed tasks and time feed the scoreboard; rankings are live in the digital format.
- Awards: the winning team plus extra categories such as most creative photo or video.
Weather and shift planning
On rainy days, the covered and semi-covered areas of the inns help; the route can be shortened, the start time moved or indoor task points added. On hot summer days, shaded streets are used. For manufacturing teams, timing can follow shift patterns, with two sessions on the same route if needed.
What is included and what is optional?
| Item | Status |
| Route and task design in English (or bilingual) | Included |
| Field crew and coordination | Included |
| Clue cards, maps, team materials or digital task platform | Included |
| Scoreboard and awards ceremony | Included |
| Food and refreshment stops | Optional |
| Transfers from hotel or plant, transport to Cumalıkızık or Uludağ | Optional |
| Museum interiors, private property, shopping mall interiors | Not included; permission required |
Who is it for?
- Group size: 10–300 people, 5–8 per team.
- Duration: 2–4 hours (half day); can be combined with another activity for a full day.
- Accessibility: a shorter route or fixed task points for participants with limited mobility.
- Language: English, Turkish or bilingual tasks for mixed teams.
Similar formats and other cities
For a navigation-focused race, consider orienteering; for a short indoor challenge, an escape room. See corporate events in Bursa for other programmes in the region. If your team is also in Istanbul, look at Sultanahmet and Historic Peninsula team events, or head south with the corporate treasure hunt in Antalya.
What do we need for a quote?
Share the date, approximate headcount, hotel or plant location, preferred area, any shift constraints, task language and extras such as refreshments or transfers. Kurumsal Sporlar, operating with TÜRSAB A-12558 licensed travel agency credentials, sends an itemised quote within 24 hours in TRY, USD or EUR. Send your request via our contact page.