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Oğulcan Tatar
Oğulcan Tatar
About Me
Hi, I'm Oğulcan.
A multi-disciplinary entrepreneur from Istanbul.
I solve problems, take care of people, and create great experiences. And I genuinely enjoy doing it.
Roles I Wear
Talent & Tour Management
Managing tours, events, and corporate engagements led by renowned travel expert Saffet Emre Tonguç.
Travel Agency Partner
Providing local tourism consulting and destination management services in Türkiye through Rena Travel for some of the world's leading companies.
Luxury Travel Partner
Designing experiential and luxury travel programs with Gezinin Elli Tonu for travelers seeking experiences beyond traditional tourism.
Professional Tour Guide
Licensed professional tour guide offering services in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Travel Writer
Guest contributor to Hürriyet Travel and Travel Editor at OGGUSTO.
Speaker
Delivering talks on travel, culture, hospitality, and the experience economy to executives and corporate audiences through OGGUSTO Academy.
Art Gallery Owner
Developing bespoke art projects and creative works for private clients and corporate organizations.
Director
Leading Latin American and Spanish market operations for Ağaçlı AŞ, one of Türkiye's largest companies.
Content Creator
Producing travel and lifestyle content across Türkiye and abroad for high-net-worth audiences on Instagram and YouTube.
About Oğulcan Tatar
I was born in Kadıköy, Istanbul, in 1995.
During high school, I spent a year in Spain through the AFS intercultural exchange program, living and studying in Fuensanta de Martos, a small town in the province of Jaén. That experience shaped my worldview and sparked a lifelong passion for travel, cultures, and human connections.
As a backpacker, I traveled extensively using hitchhiking, Interrail passes, camping, and other independent travel methods. These journeys allowed me to build friendships across dozens of countries long before tourism became my profession.
After graduating from Private Çevre High School, where I also served as student body president, I began pursuing a career in tourism. My first job was in a carpet shop in Sultanahmet, where I started by serving tea and assisting visitors while learning the industry from the ground up.
Throughout university, I worked for various tourism companies in Türkiye and abroad. I also completed a semester at Bahçeşehir University’s Berlin Campus.
My passion for storytelling led me into travel journalism. I started as a guest writer for Hürriyet Travel and later became an editor at OGGUSTO.
During my final university years, I served as Event Manager for Gastromasa, Türkiye’s leading gastronomy event, for two consecutive years.
Shortly before graduation, I paused my studies to join the founding team of Acun Medya Mexico, contributing to the company’s international expansion.
After returning to Türkiye, I became a partner at Rena Travel, the company behind the tours of renowned travel expert Saffet Emre Tonguç.
Today, my work lies at the intersection of travel, culture, hospitality, storytelling, and entrepreneurship.
I got married in 2023. I enjoy sailing, discovering new cultures, and meeting people from different backgrounds. Spain and Mexico hold a special place in my heart, yet few feelings compare to returning home to Istanbul after a journey.
I am currently learning Italian and hope to dedicate more time to mastering the kanun, a traditional Middle Eastern string instrument.
I live in Istanbul, but I have always felt most at home on the road.
Blog
28.04.2020
Music Player Design
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28.04.2020
Designing the perfect
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28.04.2020
Creativity Is More Than
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Get in Touch
Whether you’re looking for a private tour, professional guiding services, a speaking engagement, a collaboration, or simply want to get in touch, I’d be happy to hear from you.
- Email: ogulcan@renatravel.com
- Phone: +90 538 518 18 40
Hello,
We design fully customized travel experiences in Istanbul and throughout Türkiye. You may choose to receive only travel consulting and guiding services, or purchase a complete package through our TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency partner.
Instead of offering standard package tours, we create tailor-made itineraries based on your interests, travel style, and budget. The more detailed your answers are, the better we can design the ideal experience for you.
Once your form has been reviewed, our team will prepare a personalized itinerary and quotation.