Our Tour Guides
Explore with the Best Tour Guides
We collaborate with a carefully curated network of top-tier professional tour guides in Istanbul and throughout Turkey.
Ömer Çelik
Istanbul
Passionate storyteller, deep knowledge of history, connects East & West, thoughtful, curious & deeply kind — a guide with real soul.
Damla Arslan
Istanbul
Historian & archaeologist, master of myth & meaning, blends deep intellect with warmth — tours with Damla feel like time travel.
Rubil Gündüz
Istanbul
Veteran guide, cultural bridge, culinary curator, and soulful storyteller — Rubil turns every tour into a vibrant, living memory.
Ece Duluk
Istanbul
Academic storyteller, Istanbul native, Ottoman art lover — Ece’s tours blend intellect, heart & heritage into unforgettable journeys.
The Other Tour's
Professional English-speaking guides
We match each traveler with the perfect guide based on their interests, style, language, and even their mood.
Furkan Emre
Istanbul
Charismatic historian, master storyteller, and cat lover — Furkan Emre guides immersive journeys through Turkey's rich past.
Kardelen Uyar
Istanbul
Vibrant storyteller, regional expert, and culinary enthusiast — immersive journeys rich in history, flavor, and connection.
Tayfun Yalçın
Istanbul
Veteran scholar-guide, master of storytelling, brings Turkey’s rich past to life with warmth, wit & unmatched expertise.
Özgür Varol
Ephesus
Scholar’s rigor, friend’s charm—Ephesus becomes memory, not just monuments, but lasting meaning.
Hand-picked licensed tour guides
We also feel a certain responsibility: most agencies don’t showcase their guides openly. Names and faces stay in the background, even though they are the real reason guests leave five-star reviews. Part of our mission at The Other Tour is to highlight local talent who elevate cultural exploration in Istanbul and across Turkey.
Duygu Sinirtas
Istanbul
Archaeologist, multilingual storyteller, and cultural detective — Duygu unearths Istanbul’s hidden layers with a scholar’s precision and a local’s heart.
Burak Plakay
Istanbul
Historian of the city’s beat, quick-witted improviser, and thoughtful conversationalist — Burak unpacks Istanbul’s streets with local roots and a scholar’s curiosity.
Said Balci
Cappadocia
Historian of hidden faiths and local raconteur — Said brings Cappadocia’s Byzantine whispers to life with joyful energy, scholarly insight, and a magician’s flair.
Yesim Arici
Ephesus
Academic guide and cultural ambassador — Yeşim unites deep research with soulful storytelling to illuminate Anatolia’s layered past.
Vetted and Experienced Tour Guides Only!
Hatice Kelek
Ephesus
Ephesus specialist and mindful host — Hatice reveals Western Turkey with Aegean-honed scholarship, yoga-calm pacing, and a palate for subtle flavors.
Doğan Denizdağ
Istanbul
Multilingual storyteller expert guide brings Turkey’s icons and hidden gems to life with clear insight, warm hospitality, and tailor-made journeys.
Uğur Kayhan
Istanbul
Human-centered tour guide generous with this time: curious, considerate, unhurried—history, tea stops, and real conversations included.
Deniz Karagöz
Fethiye
London-born bilingual host, Lycian-coast specialist, and logistics wizard — Deniz turns Fethiye, Göcek, and ancient Lycia into effortless, story-rich days.
Ezgi Tilki
Istanbul
Istanbul-born energy dynamo and licensed storyteller — Ezgi reveals the city's layered past with infectious warmth and photography-sharp eyes.
Enis Aköz
Istanbul
Five generations Istanbul-deep and Galatasaray-trained — Enis decodes the city in flawless French with maritime soul and translator's precision.
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