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 sharing 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 will be provided about the 800-year-old dervish performance, recognized as a UNESCO…
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 cultural journey by witnessing an 800-year-old dervish show in a local venue. Savor a traditional Turkish meal at a unique 140-year-old family restaurant, connect with lively people from around the globe, and explore Istanbul like a local! Be sure to arrive with an appetite.

  • The dervish experience is recognized…
Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
It is in front of Sirkeci Tram Station, at the left side of Sirkeci Train Gar entrance you will see a Tourist Info, please wait in front of that. Before the experience we will contact you for exact location.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Shelly_a
Mar 27, 2025
Authentic Turkish Experience - Our family had an incredible evening exploring Istanbul with Zey as our guide. From the start, her enthusiasm and deep love for Turkish culture made every stop feel special. We began with tastings of authentic Turkish light bites—raw meatballs and a delightful Turkish delight sampling—before witnessing the mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes ceremony. Zey’s explanations made the experience so much more meaningful, giving us and our three daughters (12, 11, and 8) a deeper appreciation for the history and spirituality behind it. The night ended with a fantastic dinner at a 133-year-old restaurant in Old Town, where Zey continued sharing fascinating stories and insights. Her energy, warmth, and passion for her country were truly the highlight of the tour. She made every moment engaging, especially for our kids, which is no small feat! If you’re looking for a guide who will bring Istanbul to life, Zey is absolutely the one to ask for.
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Muhammad_s
Mar 25, 2025
Best Dervish and Dinner Experience - Sure is consummate professional. Very knowledgeable. She planned the tour so well everyone in the group was impressed. Street foods she introduced us to were great. The dinner was awesome 😎 and her explanation of all Turkish foods we enjoyed was impressive and delightful. We were a group of 6 and everyone of us immensely enjoyed the Dances and the food and an awesome 😎 tour guide.
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Henripaul_b
Mar 23, 2025
Wow excellent - The Dervish tour was an unforgettable and deeply meaningful experience. Our guide, Alara, was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, engaging, and full of warmth. She created such a special atmosphere throughout the tour and truly brought the history and spirit of the Dervishes to life. What made the experience even better was the amazing group of people I had the chance to share it with — everyone was so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique cultural experience.
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Martin_h
Mar 23, 2025
It was an enjoyable tour... - It was an enjoyable tour involving a mixture of cultural and local food experiences. The local host, Alara was informative, helpful and fluent in English language.
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Relax54503025388
Mar 21, 2025
Our guide was simply wonderful. - Alora our tour guide was simply wonderful. Very knowledgeable and charming host. The food sampling and restaurant was perfect to experience Turkish culture and cuisine. The Whirling Dervish was spell binding. We highly recommend this tour.
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Devineone316
Mar 19, 2025
Solo Istanbul - Alara is an extremely knowledgable and friendly host!! Would definitely seek her expertise upon my next visit to Istanbul!! The city recommendations she provided for solo travel were spot on awesomeness!!
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Michael
Mar 14, 2025
1st Class Tour With a Great Host Alara - Alara was a fantastic guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. Treated her guests like they were 1st class. The whirling dervish show was mesmerizing, and the food was great. Highly recommended.
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Carstk
Mar 12, 2025
Awesome experience! - This was such a great experience. If you're looking for an authentic, interesting, and fun activity, you don't want to miss this dervish event and dinner. Alara is the best guide you could ever ask for.
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Neal
Mar 8, 2025
Interesting program and great food. - Our tour guide Sule contacted us prior to our meeting with very good instructions. She is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic young woman. She explained both the dervish portion of the evening and the food portion. Everything was great. So much very tasty food. A wonderful evening. Neal & Michele P.
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Daydream12640749327
Mar 24, 2025
Unique experience - Zeyneb was a very friendly and knowledgable guide. The tour was well organized and i can highly recommend it. Fantastic for pairs and small groups
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