Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour and sings about it.
How We’re Building The Other Tour’s Guide Team
A living record of how The Other Tour continues building its team of licensed guides across Türkiye, one new story at a time.
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.
A living record of how The Other Tour continues building its team of licensed guides across Türkiye, one new story at a time.
Embark on a 12-Day Turkey Tour: explore Istanbul’s historic wonders, Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Ephesus’s ruins, and Pamukkale’s terraces.
Table spreads cover everything from marinated olives, to bee-licous honey, to fried eggs with sausage, to homemade jams, to the freshest cucumbers and...
Twenty Years, One Beloved Breakfast Table, and the People Who Keep Istanbul’s Culinary Soul Alive
Join the Epic Turkey Tour, exploring Istanbul, Cappadocia, a Mediterranean cruise, and Pamukkale’s white terraces on a 12-day adventure!
Explore Arwin Roof Restaurant in Cihangir. Discover its unique layout, dual-phase Turkish menu, and panoramic Galata views.
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.