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.

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Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
Cancellation Policy

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

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Thezaksons
Apr 23, 2026
Greta experience. - Our host Sule was exceptional.
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Krista_m
Apr 20, 2026
Great way to start Istanbul Trip and Zey is amazing guide. - Our international flight was 3 hours late and with Istanbul traffic, we dropped our bags and ran to public transportation as it was faster than car. We were in touch with Zey the whole time. While we missed the first part of the experience with Turkish coffee, Zey met us at the stop and rushed us into the Whirling Dervish ceremony. We made it by seconds. Thrilled as it was relaxing and mesmerizing to watch. We gathered with our small group and Zey then and took a van to dinner. Along the way, Zey treated us to the Turkish Delight that she kept for us due to us missing that first part. She explained the two different types and it was fantastic. At dinner we chatted companionably with our group as Zey explained the dishes and it was delightful. We left with bellies full and cheer. Afterwards, the van brought us near our hotel and we crashed after all the travel. Despite the late arrival, it was the perfect way to kick-off our first time in Turkey. Zey sent us in WhatsApp the explanation of what we ate and other Istanbul recommendations. We cannot say enough good things about Zey and this experience.
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Christine_h
Apr 19, 2026
Zeynep was a wonderful... - Zeynep was a wonderful guide. She told us fascinating facts mixed with personal family stories. Over an amazing dinner, she told us many stories about the local foods and what we should try later.
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Freedom63632052374
Apr 17, 2026
An unforgettable evening with an exceptional guide - I was looking for a way to discover Istanbul in a different way, beyond the traditional tourist circuits. This experience far exceeded my expectations — and that’s largely thanks to Zeynep. Zeynep is simply unparalleled. Warm, passionate, of rare generosity, she does not just show visitors around: she shares, she transmits, she makes Istanbul live from within. You immediately feel that it takes a sincere pleasure to discover its culture, and this authenticity changes everything. The evening revolves around two highlights. First, the ceremony of the turning dervishes — a deeply spiritual experience, far from the tourist spectacle. Zeynep takes the time to explain its meaning, which makes it possible to appreciate it with a whole new depth. Then dinner, in a restaurant more than 130 years old, where the dishes follow each other generously and where Zeynep tells the story and the origins of each dish — a real journey into Ottoman gastronomy. For anyone who wants to touch the soul of Istanbul in one evening, this experience is unmissable. I recommend without any reservations.
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Cruiser08713764287
Apr 16, 2026
Great Evening in Istanbul - Great experience, the dervish ceremony was very impressive and the food at an authentic local restaurant was excellent. Zey was a fun and friendly host and made the experience run really smoothly.
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Zarin_a
Apr 14, 2026
A must! - We loved the tour with Şüle in January. Though it was a cold night, she made us feel very welcome and cozy and all her recommendations were spot on. Still dreaming about the Turkish delight place! And the explanations and context behind the whirling Dervishes and cultural practices were very well explained.
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Shelliec681
Apr 14, 2026
A fun night out! - The tour was great! Highly recommend
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Vasco
Apr 13, 2026
Wonderful Turkish traditional experience - We had a wonderful experience and a big part of that was thanks to our guide, Zeynep. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the evening. Her explanations added so much depth to the experience, and you could really feel her passion for the culture. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Zeynep as your guide!
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In_st521
Apr 13, 2026
5 Star Experience - We had a lovely experience with Zeze!! Everything was so well organized, she made sure everyone was comfortable and the tour was not too long or tiring at all. It’s definitely worth the cost of the tour, even if just for the Turkish dinner you have at the end.. you feel you are eating in a restaurant that locals go and you wouldn’t discover if it wasn’t for the tour. And Zeynep also was very eager to help in our remaining days of the trip and give us all sort of recommendations that we really appreciate!
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Deborah_s
Apr 9, 2026
Great guide and fun event! - Guide was great and made it a fun evening. The dancing was almost hypnotic. The food was wonderful in authentic family restaurant.
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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).