Trevor Brown wants to guide The Other Tour and sings about it.
Ozlem Efeoglu: Warm-hearted Cheerful Guide in Istanbul
Explore Turkey with Ozlem Efeoglu, a nationwide guide offering organized, custom tours from Istanbul to the Black Sea highlands.
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.
Explore Turkey with Ozlem Efeoglu, a nationwide guide offering organized, custom tours from Istanbul to the Black Sea highlands.
A four-day Istanbul cat tour blending street cats, historic neighborhoods, ferries, local life, and soulful encounters across the city.
Trace Fikirtepe's ancient roots on an immersive walking tour. Explore the lost history, the Moda coast, and authentic street food.
Discover the 2026 entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites in Turkey with updated prices for top historical sites and landmarks.
Meet Ahmet Dilek, writer-founder of Kirkit Rugs in Sultanahmet—The Other Tour-approved: ethical Anatolian kilims, 7,000 years of symbols.
Istanbul's Asian side offers a unique perspective on the city's history and culture, with its diverse neighborhoods and natural attractions.
We offer a unique, immersive city tour experience in Istanbul that explores lesser-known areas, engaging participants in cultural activities like local home visits, market explorations, and Bosphorus cruises.
In addition to our signature tour 'The Other Tour', our travel agency also provides a variety of wheelchair-assisted guided tours, custom itineraries, and specialized tours covering historical, cultural, and niche interests like Jewish heritage, vegan spots, and bird-watching. We also offer transportation services with professional guides for a more personalized and flexible experience.
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.