Authentic Turkish Dinner and Historic Dervish Show: A Local Cultural Experience
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56 Ratings
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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: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sirkeci - - Meet in front of Sirkeci Train Gar at 18.35

-Try a local street food.

  • Short walk to the Dervish experience (We will explain Dervish/Sufism background in a detailed way, so you will have the opportunity to know more about it before the performance.)

  • Watch the amazing Dervish experience and feel the Rumi spirit (performance is around 60 minutes)

  • Take a private transfer to a local kebab restaurant (it is included in this price)

  • Kadinlar Pazari - - Take a private transfer to a local kebab restaurant with 140 years of history (it is included in this price)

  • Taste the wonderful Turkish food (Unlimited Dinner: you will try soup, 5 different kebabs, meze(tapas), salads, drink)

  • Finalize the dinner with tea/special coffee and traditional dessert Künefe.
    Notes:

  • Vegetarian or gluten free option is available, please send us a message after reservation. (10 types of Turkish style vegeterian mezes)

  • Please send us a message for private tours.

  • We will split after the dinner 21.30-22.00. We will organise a private car which will drop you to a location close to your hotel.

It will be a very unique experience that you will never forget.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Dervish Performance Ticket
  • Dinner
What's Not Included
  • THIS IS AN ALL INCLUDED TOUR. YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY EXTRAS.
Additional Information

An authentic experience with the locals and you will take a break from the touristic spots. It is our passion to meet with new people and show our local culture. Come and join us!

Discover local areas! Watch the dervish performance in a very historic place and have dinner in an authentic/local rooftop with 140 years of history, taste more than 10 different types of high quality food

  • VEGETARIAN and VEGAN option available, please inform us after reservation.

Price includes all the extras mentioned below, you will not have to pay any extras.

  • Watch the amazing Dervish experience and feel the Rumi spirit (performance is around 60 minutes)

  • Take a private transfer to a local kebab restaurant (it is included in this price)

  • Taste the wonderful Turkish food (Unlimited Dinner: you will try soup, 5 different kebabs, meze(tapas), salads, drink)

  • Finalize the dinner with tea/special coffee and traditional dessert Künefe.

*Our private car will drop you of close to your hotel.

Location
Istanbul Railway Museum
In front of Sirkeci Tram Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Destination709851
Jun 23, 2024
Fun guide - Our guide Sule was excellent - fun and energetic. We had a great time during dinner. She introduced us to current popular street food and traditional Turkish cuisine. Very yummy dinner!
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Adnanarahim
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing experience! - We had one of the best nights in Istanbul with Zey as a guide. Small personalized group setting, timely pickup and drop-off. Dervish experience was amazing and one of a kind. Our guide Zey was very knowledgeable, respectful and courteous. She was friendly and connected well with everyone in the group. I would definitely recommend this tour and Zey to my family and friends. Memorable experience with great food 😊
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Mandana_m
Jun 20, 2024
Must do - Email and Suli made this evening so enjoyable! It was like spending an evening with family . The dervish show was interesting and than we had an amazing dinner with our new found friends. This is a must for n evening in istanbul !
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Mina_g
Jun 20, 2024
Authentic experience with amazing guides - This was the most authentic experience we had while in Greece and Türkiye. Sule and Emre are more like old friends than guides. We will never forget their hospitality and plan on reconnecting next time we return to Istanbul.
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Skq2582jy
Jun 17, 2024
Great for families and anyone looking to experience like a local - Great family activity with amazing local guides (Emre and Sule). We were able to enjoy a bit of how local do things in this amazing city. A perfect combination of cultural, historical and fellowship. Everything was organized (great transportation too!) and punctual. Both guides were incredibly helpful with more than just history.
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Damieno588
Jun 17, 2024
Amazing Turkish Dervish Experience - This tour is a must for anyone visiting Istanbul. The customer service is remarkable and I was impressed by the kindness they bestowed on my family. The Dervish ceremony is a one of a kind experience that cannot be found with words. The night ends with a very fun dinner that will exceed any culinary expectations. Amer and Sule are amazing. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to explore the local traditions of Istanbul.
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Sixseto
Jun 16, 2024
RUN don’t Walk go book them - Right from the beginning my mind was at ease because I had originally booked this company for airport to hotel transportation based on the exceptional reviews . Being a female solo traveler , I researched to make sure if I was in a foreign land, I better get someone good or a reputable company or I’d be in trouble. First off after La ding, I discovered missing luggage. CRAP! Although I was in full panic because I had everything in that suitcase and most drivers only wait for a certain amount, the driver patiently waited. The company owner walked me through over WhatsApp and kept me calm by being very communicative. Airport personnel did find my luggage and I was totally grateful for the help I got. I felt to had a “local” friend here . Because their transport experience was exceptional , I knew dinner experience would be surreal . I was absolutely right. Zeynep and Verna met me prompt at the designated location. Without wasting time after introductions, we took a quick walk to get Turkish delight at a local vendor whee I was taught the difference between good quality Turkish delights and the not so good ones. lol we proceeded to do a tea tasting at another vendor. Wow wow wow! I had the best apple cider tea during this trip and alsoPomegranate tea , which was purplish red color. I ended buying both teas to bring back home to share with family and friends so they can enjoy the experience too! Yum! Afterwards, the other part of the group joined us. There were 9 all together with two animated tour guides… ratio was great! We ended going to another vendor serving “raw” meatballs but actually wasn’t raw. This guy is famous not only for his raw meatballs but also for his rudeness! People don’t seem to mind as this is part of the fun experience! We were just getting the Harry started at this point… everyone started bonding and becoming one big happy group during to Zeynep and Berna’s stewardship ! A private vehicle picked us up and took us to the local restaurant. The “cold” dishes came out first… salad with walnuts, tomato dish and a yogurt ( dill?) plate … all which you dip your flatbread with. We had three types of proteins : 1) lamb kebab, 2) chicken kebab and 3) out roasted lamb. All three meats were served moist and chock full of flavors! Sooooo good! Zeynep ordered a rice encased with dough and dessert! We had choices for drinks , but the girls told us if we wanted more they would convey to the waiter. Soooo much good food! By the time our flaming dessert came, we were ready to pass out! EXPERIENCE 5 STARS! If I could give more I with. Reason? Fun- we got to know one s other and share our lives. The entire group was down to earth and extremely nice, inclusive with all. We had so much fun, the table next door “shushed” us. It was really a PARTY and we had the best tour guides who were de opted to their job. They love working for this company and their country and it shows! Way to go! FiVE STARS! Don’t
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Juztinp4
Jun 16, 2024
Awesome Tour guide with amazing experience - We had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Zeynap, in Istanbul. She is very friendly, outgoing, and bubbly, which made our trip incredibly enjoyable. Zeynap provided us with a truly immersive Turkish cultural experience. She explained and clarified many misconceptions we had about Turkish food and culture. Thanks to her, we were able to walk into the life of Turkish people, experiencing the city not just as tourists but with a deeper understanding and appreciation. I highly recommend Zeynap for anyone looking to explore Istanbul in a more authentic and insightful way!
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215rasheedah
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent service. - This is one best experiences we have had on a tour. From start to finish we were able to obtain knowledge of Istanbul, explore Turkish delights, receive a spiritual experience, and taste delicious food at local restaurant. Our guides were helpful, friendly, and attentive. Job well done. Highly recommended.
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Angie
Jun 9, 2024
Fun time with new friends - Zaynep was so friendly and accommodating we felt like old friends. Her expert guiding was right on the mark and not too much or too little information. We had a great time and highly recommend the Dervish dinner
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