Elevate your travel adventure to a new level of cultural immersion. Beyond the ordinary, we infuse cultural activities to deepen your experience. Engage in local traditions, explore hidden gems, and create lasting memories as you discover the soul of Turkey with us.
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Led by Fethi Karataş since 2011, our team constantly learns, tests, and documents what works. In low season we do field trips, write new articles, and turn experience into better routes. We also review partners regularly—sometimes removing guides, restaurants, or hotels that no longer meet our standards and replacing them with stronger options.
We build new itineraries from bold social and intellectual concepts, using the city’s own systems—especially public ferries. From The Full Extent of the Bosphorus to cat-focused routes, wheelchair-assisted touring, birding days, and deep-history themes like Roman-era or Conquest walks, our ideas come from years of curiosity and hands-on exploration.
Great plans only matter if they run smoothly. Fethi Karataş works with trusted partners like Before Travel to deliver seamless experiences. Our guides—Ömer Çelik, Burak Plakay, Duygu Sınırtaş, Zeynep Karakaşoğlu, and others—pair expert storytelling with strong logistics, backed by reliable drivers and a detail-obsessed operations team.
Our reviews speak loudly: we’re consistent, protective, and extremely hands-on. The team led by Fethi Karataş has received only one 4-star review—and it came from someone who didn’t even book with us. We listen carefully, correct fast, and stay focused on one promise: you’ll feel supported, safe, and genuinely cared for in Istanbul and across Turkey.
Our tours are hand-crafted for the inquisitive traveler. You can expect the utmost quality and care. And you will receive it.
These unforgettable sailing adventures take you on traditional wooden gulets or luxury yachts through crystal-clear waters, secluded bays, and picturesque villages. Perfect for both relaxation and adventure, Blue Cruises are tailored to showcase Turkey’s natural beauty and rich history.
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We only work with hand-picked top tour guides in Istanbul and the rest of the country like Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, the Mediterranean coastline and any other part you can imagine to visit.
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The Other Tour is an immersive Istanbul experience, taking you beyond tourist spots to explore local culture with activities like home-cooked meals, school visits, and Bosphorus cruises. As a travel agency, we also offer personalized travel planning in Istanbul and Turkey, crafting custom itineraries and unique experiences tailored to each traveler.