The Historic Trees Behind Istanbul’s Identity
Discover Istanbul’s historic trees—ancient plane trees and Ottoman symbols that continue to shape the city’s identity.
Since 2011, this blog has been hand-crafted by The Other Tour team in Istanbul. We strive to provide you with the most up-to-date advice on anything related to this part of the world.
Discover Istanbul’s historic trees—ancient plane trees and Ottoman symbols that continue to shape the city’s identity.
Curetes Street is Ephesus in 210 downhill meters — Hadrian Temple, Hercules Gate to the Library of Celsus, a dozen...
Discover the hidden legacy of Art Nouveau architecture in Istanbul. Explore how European styles met Ottoman design in the empire.
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.