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Ekrem Karatas

Ekrem Karatas

Born in 1995, Ekrem Karataş is the son of Ahmet Karataş, the eldest brother of Fethi Karataş, founder of The Other Tour. Growing up with a deep connection to both family and culture, Ekrem has recently joined The Other Tour team, bringing with him a blend of creativity, technical skills, and passion for Istanbul.

Ekrem studied Italian Language and Literature, but his professional journey has expanded into several diverse fields. Within The Other Tour, he wears multiple hats:

👨‍💻 Software Engineer – managing and improving the technical aspects of theothertour.com

✍️ Blogger – sharing fresh perspectives on Istanbul’s hidden stories and cultural gems

🕵️ Field Agent – supporting the team on the ground and ensuring guests enjoy smooth, authentic experiences

With his academic background, multilingual skills, and versatile role in the company, Ekrem embodies the next generation of The Other Tour—blending tradition, innovation, and storytelling.

The Sultanate of Women

The Sultanate of Women

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Known as the Sultanate of Women, their legacy endures in the mosques, charities, and stories that still echo through Istanbul...

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 August 2026, that roster stands at 54 professional tour 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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