Berra

Berra

Meet Berra, a passionate 20-year-old student of French literature at the prestigious Galatasaray University. Though young, Berra brings fresh energy and perspective to our team at The Other Tour. She’s not only an enthusiastic Istanbul lover but also a dedicated researcher, diving deep into the city’s hidden gems and Turkey’s rich cultural landscape.

Through her writing, Berra seeks to share Istanbul’s best-kept secrets and lesser-known stories with readers worldwide. From uncovering the historical nuances of Istanbul’s neighborhoods to exploring Turkey’s diverse traditions, she brings an authentic voice that’s both insightful and engaging. When she’s not writing or studying, you can find her wandering the city streets, always on the lookout for the next captivating story to share.

Cats & Istanbul

Istanbul Cat Tour

Discover the city's rich history, visit cat-friendly neighborhoods, and interact with Istanbul’s famous street cats on the Istanbul Cat Tour!

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About us

About us



We offer a unique, immersive travel experience across Turkey — not just Istanbul's lesser-known corners, but also the valleys of Cappadocia, the ruins of Ephesus, and the coastlines of Antalya and Bodrum, engaging guests in cultural activities like local home visits, market explorations, and Bosphorus cruises.



What we specialize in, above all, is matching each client with the right professional guide for wherever they're headed in Turkey — though if we're being honest, our roster is still concentrated mostly in Istanbul. As of July 2026, that roster stands at fifty guides, each one personally vetted rather than pulled from a directory. Most of what we arrange are daily and multi-day private tours, guided primarily in English, with guides available in other languages on request.



We also provide a full range of wheelchair-assisted guided tours, custom itineraries, and specialized tours covering historical, cultural, and niche interests like Jewish heritage, vegan spots, and bird-watching — now paired with a guide roster that reaches Ankara, the Black Sea, and the wider Mediterranean region. We also offer transportation services with professional guides for a more personalized and flexible experience.

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