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.
Binnur Eren
Istanbul
Binnur pairs a seasoned guide’s calm intuition with a storyteller’s touch — turning Istanbul from a timeline into a feeling, one coffee-and-conversation at a time.
Defne Erdogan
Istanbul
English & French guide, cultural bridge, culinary curator, and soulful storyteller of Istanbul — Defne turns every tour into a vibrant, living memory.
Deniz Kara
Istanbul
London-born bilingual host, Lycian-coast specialist, and logistics wizard — this summer of 2026, Deniz is guiding in Istanbul, and we’re genuinely lucky to have him.
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.
Rubil Gündüz
Istanbul
Charismatic historian, master storyteller, and ping pong lover — Rubil guides immersive journeys through Istanbul and Turkey's rich past and nature.
Esra Koçak
Istanbul
Vibrant storyteller, Anatolian history expert, and culinary enthusiast — provides immersive guided tours rich in history, flavor, and connection.
Anil Yilmaz
Istanbul
If you want to skip dry, scripted lectures for an energetic, laughter-filled exploration of Istanbul and Kadıköy, Anıl is your guy.
Özgür Varol
Ephesus
Scholar’s rigor, friend’s charm—Ephesus becomes memory, not just monuments, but lasting meaning.
2026 Additions
We continue to look for the best professional tour guides across Türkiye.
Betül Başak
Istanbul
Archaeologist, art historian, musician, and spirited storyteller — Betül reveals Istanbul layer by layer, drawing on years spent excavating the city beneath the surface.
Albert Eli
Istanbul
Multilingual Istanbul insider, foodie, and guitarist — Albert creates personal journeys shaped by history, music, local flavors, and seamless planning.
Dr. Ismail Gunduz
Ephesus
PhD-qualified scholar, Early Christianity specialist and culinary insider — İsmail brings Ephesus and ancient heritage to life with depth, humor, and infectious curiosity.
Elif Ünal
Cappadocia
Cappadocia native, archaeologist and valley-hiking specialist — Elif reveals the region’s ancient symbols and living landscapes with warmth and intellectual depth.
The Other Tour's
Master Guides
Interested in an academic narrative?
Ahmet Faik Özbilge
Everywhere
Master guide, mentor of great storytellers, and deep historian — Faik leads exceptional journeys through Istanbul and Turkey’s living heritage.
Ebru Gökteke
Istanbul
Cultivated historian, Byzantine specialist, and elegant storyteller — Ebru reveals Istanbul through art, faith, architecture, and memory.
Dr. Selda Özhan
Bodrum
Scholar guide, archaeological interpreter, and fearless outdoor spirit — she reveals ancient landscapes from Ephesus to the Lelegian Way.
Enis Aköz
Istanbul
Five generations Istanbul-deep and Galatasaray-trained — Enis decodes the city in flawless French with maritime soul and translator's precision.
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.
Ali Riza Serkan
Istanbul
Veteran Istanbul guide Ali Rıza Serkan brings the city to life through literature, psychology, photography, and 25 years of deeply personal guiding.
Uğur Kayhan
Istanbul
Human-centered tour guide generous with this time: curious, considerate, unhurried—history, tea stops, and real conversations included.
Tolga Bensan
Istanbul
Kind-hearted gentleman, Kadıköy native, curious young guide — Tolga’s tours blend gentle manners, real warmth and Istanbul's soul.
Ezgi Tilki
Istanbul-born energy dynamo and licensed storyteller — Ezgi reveals the city's layered past with infectious warmth and photography-sharp eyes.
Kağan Özşakacı
Antalya native, archaeological storyteller, and sharp-witted guide — Kağan Özşakacı brings ancient cities to life with humor, depth, and instinct.
Ugur Vural
Ephesus
Veteran historian and multilingual storyteller— Uğur connects Ephesus and Anatolia’s ancient past to the wider human story.
Buse Burcu
Istanbul
Istanbul native, food lover, and radiant storyteller — Buse blends history, local flavors, and laughter into deeply personal city journeys.
Ali Kütük
Ephesus
Lycian Way specialist, archaeology lover, and seasoned trekker — Ali reveals the Mediterranean coast through ancient civilizations.
Damla Arslan
Istanbul
Historian, cultural heritage expert, and archaeology insider — Damla brings Istanbul and Türkiye’s past vividly to life.
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