Istanbul Travel Blog
Embark on a virtual odyssey through our Istanbul Travel Blog and let us to be your compass, guiding you through the labyrinthine beauty, rich history, and invigorating energy of Istanbul, the city where east meets west, tradition embraces modernity, and every corner whispers stories waiting to be uncovered by intrepid souls like you.
Meet Şakir Vural: The Other Tour’s Creative Powerhouse
Meet Şakir Vural — The Other Tour’s new logistics guru, fun machine, and nightlife expert lighting up Istanbul day and...
Burak Plakay: Istanbul Guide with a Sharp Mind
Licensed Istanbul guide Burak Plakay turns history into conversation. Fluent, intuitive & unforgettable—this is guiding at its best.
Duygu Sınırtaş: A Passionate Guide with an Archaeologist’s Eye
Explore Istanbul’s hidden layers with Duygu Sınırtaş—an expert archaeologist-guide fluent in English, Korean, and Japanese.
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!
Whirling Dervishes and Sufism: Turkey’s Mystical Heart
Discover Sufism's mystical journey in Turkey, from Seljuk-era Konya to Ottoman Sufi architecture. Explore timeless spiritual heritage.
Subculture Sage: In Search of Lost Languages
Discover lost languages in Istanbul: Karayim, Ladino, Armenian & Greek. A walking tour with stories, songs & hidden scripts.
Weekly Boat Party on the Bosphorus
This 4-hour boat party on the Bosphorus is designed for exactly that — a Saturday night escape into music, movement,...
Meet Said: Marvelous Tour Guide in Cappadocia
If you’re heading to Cappadocia with The Other Tour, get ready to meet our star guide, Said Balcı—an extraordinary jack-of-all-trades.
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Gülhane Park – The Soulful Garden of Empires
Explore Gülhane Park, Istanbul’s poetic green space where Ottoman history, tulips, and timeless literature come together.
