Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour and sings about it.
“Dripping with personality and energy”
One of The Other Tour participants: Simply the best tour I have ever been on. Information and experience dripping with personality and energy.
Born in Istanbul in 1988, Fethi Karatas grew up in Esenler, a working-class neighborhood that inspired his passion for showcasing Istanbul's hidden gems. In 2011, he founded The Other Tour, offering unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences that go beyond typical tourist routes. Now also running this travel agency, Fethi can help plan personalized trips in Istanbul or across Turkey, ensuring an authentic and unforgettable journey.
One of The Other Tour participants: Simply the best tour I have ever been on. Information and experience dripping with personality and energy.
Would definitely recommend doing this tour to anyone who is curious and interested in alternative narratives.
The Other Tour offers a refreshing and authentic travel experience for those looking to discover the city beyond the usual tourist spots.
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We offer a unique, immersive city tour experience in Istanbul that explores lesser-known areas, engaging participants in cultural activities like local home visits, market explorations, and Bosphorus cruises.
In addition to our signature tour 'The Other Tour', our travel agency also provides a variety of wheelchair-assisted guided tours, custom itineraries, and specialized tours covering historical, cultural, and niche interests like Jewish heritage, vegan spots, and bird-watching. We also offer transportation services with professional guides for a more personalized and flexible experience.
The Other Tour is an immersive way to experience Istanbul and the rest of Turkey, led by licensed local guides who take you beyond the tourist spots into the lived culture and quiet corners of Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Bodrum, and the Mediterranean. We also build personalized travel planning, private tours, and custom itineraries — crafted around what you’re actually curious about, in any region of the country.