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Worth your time in Istanbul.
The 15 turkish dinner & folk shows travellers book most in Istanbul, from the headline sights to the quieter finds. What each one costs, how long it runs, and whether it earns a slot on a short trip.
3-hour Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish Night show, unlimited soft drinks, dinner, and lit-up palaces and bridges.
Most Popular“Food, drinks, shows, waiters were very good. Can be improved a bit the food platting.”
A 65-minute Turkish folklore dance show in a restored 550-year-old Ottoman hammam at Hodjapasha Cultural Center. $32, lively, stylish.
“Love the assigned seats so nobody crowds the door. Everyone has a fantastic view. Show was very high energy- loved how it flowed from one act to next. Length was great. Loved seeing the traditional dances and the belly dance was impressive”
Istanbul Bosphorus dinner cruise with hotel transfers, Turkish buffet, and live folk dance plus DJ for a 3-hour night of views.
“We had a wonderful time. Service was outstanding. The food and the views were breathtaking. Overall we enjoyed everything we did.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show. 3 hours, Turkish meal, views of palaces and mosques, dance acts, DJ, tea.
“Thank you for a great and romantic evening. Just the right atmosphere for our 28th Wedding Anniversary! Thank you for a well organized and great evening tour!”
$33.90 Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, live violin, unlimited soft drinks, and night views past palaces and bridges.
“Excellent!!! I highly recommend it. Staff very helpful and friendly. We will definitely come back because we keep a very good experience.Auto-translated”
A small-group Istanbul food night with local street bites, rooftop tea views, and dinner at a 140-year-old family restaurant for $77.
“If you like good food and are looking for an activity in Istanbul, you have to add this to the list. We tried a variety of snacks and dishes, and had a great host. Thank you Zeynep for fully immersing us into your culture. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.”
Taste Istanbul street food, sip tea from a rooftop, and end with a multi-dish dinner and künefe in Fatih.
“Thank u so much for the great evening Sule! You made us feel special and showed us all the hidden food champs. I’ll definitely recommend u to my friends when they visit Istanbul. :)”
Istanbul dervish ceremony and unlimited kebab dinner with street snacks and a private drop-off near your hotel in one calm evening.
“Lovely evening. Guide was wonderful, the show was peaceful, and the food was delicious. Only drawback was the vehicle provided to shuttle was filled with cigarette smoke.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise from Kabataş with hotel pickup, soft drinks, and Turkish Night folk dance. See lit palaces and bridges at night.
“The tour company was great with the pick up and drop off. However the cruise itself had over 300 people. We only left the dock at 09:30. Waiters were rude and rushed as there were many people. The entertainment was decent but very very loud. We ended up sitting upstairs. There was no information as…”
High-energy Istanbul dance show in a restored hamam. Folk, belly, live music and 360 projections. English tickets $41.
“The show was ok. Nothing spectacular. If you have nothing else to do, then go and watch. But not a must see.”
Bosphorus night dinner cruise with hotel pickup, a 3-course meal, belly dancing and whirling dervishes, plus DJ music.
“strange and feel confused for finding the cruise ,the girl from Palestine and other guy that work there was very nice and helpful .”
Istanbul Whirling Dervish dinner: 60-minute ceremony by Byzantine walls plus 5 kebabs, meze, drinks and künefe for $79.
“Our experienced and knowledgeable guide Eylül was amazing! Professional, kind and very helpful, she also gave us a lot of useful information for our staying in Istanbul. I highly recommend her as this tour guide.”
Sunset Bosphorus dinner cruise with hotel pickup, 3-course Turkish meal and drinks, plus live belly dance and folk show on the water at night.
“The cultural show was excellent but the food was absolutely awful! The cruise was also much too long. No audio or commentary.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise with a Turkish night show, DJ party energy, and a private-table option in Istanbul. Pickup, views, and a real show.
“The show was great and we had a very good time, the dancers did a good job of motivating the guests. The food was decent but there is room for improvement.”
Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with unlimited soft drinks, three-course Turkish meal, and a Turkish Night show with multiple dance acts.
“Thank you for wonderful experience, Ambiance 10/10 Value for money 10/10 Very well organised & managed”
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