Dervish Show & Turkish Dinner: Istanbul Culture

Immerse yourself in the local culture with an authentic Turkish dinner and a historic Dervish show. Taste a variety of high-quality food and enjoy a captivating performance.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sirkeci - The meeting point is in front of Sirkeci Train Station. After discussing the tour itinerary, participants will enjoy sampling various street foods en route to the historic dervish venue. A brief walk will lead to the dervish show, where a short introduction to the 800-year-old dervish performance, recognized by UNESCO as a heritage site…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Drop-off near hotel
  • Dinner
  • Dervish Performance Ticket
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options available
What's Not Included
  • THIS IS AN ALL INCLUDED TOUR. YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY EXTRAS.
Additional Information

Experience an authentic and highly-rated journey by witnessing an 800-year-old cultural dervish show in an intimate setting with small groups. Savor a traditional Turkish dinner at a unique 140-year-old family restaurant, connect with lively individuals from around the globe, and explore Istanbul like a local! Be sure to arrive with an appetite.

  • The…
Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sonal_v
Jan 31, 2026
This was my first time... - This was my first time traveling solo and joining a guided tour. I was apprehensive at first, but I’m so glad I went for it! Our guide, Sule, was incredibly friendly and informative; she even introduced us to the best Lokum I’ve ever had. The entire experience was perfect and has encouraged me to book another trip. Huge thanks to Sule for making it so memorable!
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Patriciarr8997cn
Jan 26, 2026
Great traditional experience. - Great experience. Multiple local cuisine tastings. The food and restaurant chosen for our dinner was superb. The tour director was friendly and knowledgeable. The Whirling Dervish show was interesting.
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William_l
Jan 24, 2026
Loving Couple in Istanbul - It's a wonderfully delightful tour with the dancing dervish experience emotionally and spiritually moving. Afterwards an enjoyable dinner with your travel group.
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V2211gpisaacs
Jan 24, 2026
A Mesmerizing Night - This is a must-do in if in Istanbul. I wouldn't have felt like I got the full experience if I hadn't gone to this traditional dinner and the dervish experience. Thankfully, Şule showed us the way and introduced us to delicious Turkish food (one restaurant went back four generations) and an unforgettable experience with the dervish dance. I have never felt more relaxed in my life.
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Caitlyn_z
Jan 20, 2026
A meditation and warm meal - Our guide, Zeynep, was incredibly kind and easy to talk to. From the start, she made us both feel comfortable and welcome, which really set the tone for the night. It felt less like a tour and more like being guided by a local friend who genuinely cares about your experience. The dervish performance was unforgettable. Watching it up close was powerful. If you let yourself slow down and really take it in, it almost feels like a deep meditation. There was something incredibly grounding about the energy, the music, and the repetitive, intentional movements. It stayed with me long after it ended. And the dinner!!! Honestly, it was by far the best meal we’ve had across two trips to Istanbul. Every dish felt intentional, comforting, and deeply flavorful, and you could tell this was a place loved by locals. It was the kind of meal you talk about afterward and compare everything else to.
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Suzanne_s
Jan 18, 2026
Zeynab was an excellent... - Zeynab was an excellent host and very personable. It was great to kick back and enjoy the curated experience and meal. Highly recommended!
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Emily_g
Jan 18, 2026
Had a great time! - The guide was so nice and very knowledgeable about the city, and the food was delicious. I had a great time! I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul.
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Mariam
Jan 15, 2026
Must do in Istanbul! - Sule was the best! So sweet and a great guide. Dervish dance was beautiful and a must-see on your trip to Istanbul. The food at the restaurant we were taken to was phenomenal! Highly recommend!
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Nomad33276585449
Jan 11, 2026
Turkish experience. - This was an amazing experience and our guide was really nice. We really enjoyed our night. The food was really good. Thanks for everything.
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Elenami3600zj
Jan 11, 2026
Great night! - We had a great time! Zeynep was knowledgeable, cheerful and punctual! The evening went smoothly and we enjoyed all parts of it! Turkish dinner was phenomenal. Thanks a lot!!!
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From $107
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).