Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour and sings about it.
The Grand Bazaar – World’s Most Popular Market
The Grand Bazaar is more than just a shopper's paradise. It's also a cultural landmark with a rich history that dates back to...
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.
The Grand Bazaar is more than just a shopper's paradise. It's also a cultural landmark with a rich history that dates back to...
The Other Tour explores the untraveled Istanbul that many don't get to see.
Explore five historic Turkish venues and private architectural settings for executive retreats, curated by The Other Tour.
Deniz Karagözoğlu — London-born, bilingual, licensed, and now guiding private Istanbul tours in 2026. Polished English, gentlemanly manners.
Walk Istanbul’s Byzantine past—from Yedikule to Chora, tracing the fall of Constantinople and the dawn of the Renaissance by land and sea.
In Turkish, the Orthodox Christian minority is called Rum (“Roman”), reflecting how the Rum people trace their roots to Rome’s eastern 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.