Top 15 Turkish Night Shows in Istanbul

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12,954 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Our pick

Sail the Bosphorus at night with dinner and an onboard Turkish Night show, passing palaces and bridges with unlimited local drinks.

“Good value for money. The boat is clean and the food is acceptable. Our waiter was very attentive. I had two glasses of wine, and the alcohol was truly unlimited. Considering the price of alcoholic drinks in Istanbul, this was a bargain. The show was also very nice and entertaining, especially the belly dancer. I even have some really funny pictures of her with my teenage son—nothing inappropriate, just pure fun.”

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2.Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,790 reviews · 1 hour · from $32

Watch the Mevlevi Sema at HodjaPasha, a restored Ottoman bath. Live music, whirling dervishes, and a short exhibit.

“There really is something truly otherworldly and captivating about this solemn dance and the accompanying music. A haunting experience.”

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3.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,950 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish night show, scenic landmark views, Turkish menu, and dance plus DJ in 3 hours.

“Selahattiin was lovely, good transport service, good food kebabs were my favourite, middle floor has quick access to the outside decking where they serve Turkish tea, bottom floor is where people get drunk and wear white clothes and dance, you can’t see much outside apart from the bridge, 🥰overall nice experience”

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4.Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,694 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

See Istanbul’s Mevlevi Sema at Hoca Rüstem Medrese, with live music, whirling dervishes, and an English audio guide in 1 hour.

“The dervishes, musicians and hafızs they were all very competent and enthusiastic in what they do. Istanbul born and raised, I have never been to a Sema before simply because they were known to take place in Konya to commemorate Mevlana and Şems i Tebrizi. I am also very pleased with the tea service before the show. It is such a great idea to bring the dervishes to the city of Istanbul so that everyone can have an idea of Mevlevi dervish life and culture. The world has to know.”

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5.Whirling Dervish Ceremony next to Hagia Sophia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 906 reviews · 55 min · from $17

Whirling Dervish ceremony next to Hagia Sophia: a 55-minute UNESCO Sema with live Turkish music, guide talk, and tea or sherbet.

“Really enjoyed the experience, which sometimes felt quite hypnotic. I felt we got to experience something culturally very beautiful. Very well organised and the event hall was the perfect setting. Also, I would like to say a special thank you to the company running this experience. I had to cancel with very little notice and even though I was outside the cancellation T&Cs I messaged them directly via the App and they were kind enough to allow me to move my booking. They were very communicative throughout and their kindness to move our tickets with no charge allowed us to witness something very special.”

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6.Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 772 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Bosphorus dinner cruise with a Turkish night show, 3 courses of traditional food, unlimited soft drinks and tea, and big photo views.

“Beautiful and well organized. The food was good. The show was outdoors but it was fun and the ride nice. We really enjoyed it.Auto-translated”

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7.Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes show in Istanbul: an educational 1-hour Sufi ceremony with exhibits on Rumi, plus etiquette tips.

“This was a Unique and Educational cultural opportunity! Booking a ticket was fast & easy and the location is central and walkable. The music & movement was mesmerizing, peaceful and spiritual!”

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8.Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with hotel pickup, 3-course meal, Turkish dances, whirling show, and DJ on Istanbul night views.

“Great food and entertainment. The dancers and musicians were so good. The catering staff were very polite and friendly. I recommend this tour.”

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9.Magic of Bosphorus, Full Meal & Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul with a full Turkish meal, belly dance and dervish show, plus DJ music under the lights.

“Such a fun experience. Lots of energy and great performances throughout the night !”

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10.Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $35

3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish folklore, belly dancing, and scenic night views, plus dinner and Turkish sweets.

“Çalışan ekip çok kibardı. İyi hazırlanılmıştı. Yemekler de gayet iyiydi.”

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11.Traditional Whirling Dervishes Near Hagia Sophia

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 82 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Watch Istanbul Whirling Dervishes near Hagia Sophia with live Sufi music, Rumi meaning, and Turkish tea. 1 hour, skip the line.

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12.Bosphorus Tour With Whirling Dervish Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Best value

A 2-hour Bosphorus cruise from Istanbul’s Golden Horn with a whirling dervish show, live guide, unlimited tea, and palace views.

“I had an amazing boat tour on the Bosphorus in Istanbul. The views were absolutely breathtaking, with historic palaces, bridges, and beautiful waterfront houses along the way. The atmosphere was very relaxing and the staff were friendly and professional. It was a perfect way to experience the unique beauty of Istanbul from the sea. Highly recommended!”

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13.Authentic Whirling Dervish Ceremony, A Mystical Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

See the UNESCO Whirling Dervish ceremony at Hodjapasha, a restored 15th-century hammam in Istanbul. Includes booklet and water.

“W trakcie występu/ modlitwy były wpuszczane nowe osoby co totalnie zakłócało i przeszkadzało. Występ sam w sobie bardzo ładny.”

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14.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night with Live Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

A 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish food and live dance shows, plus city-light views of Istanbul’s palaces and bridges.

“obligé de garder sa veste, écharpe, tellement il faisait froid, mal placée donc on a pas pu apprécier les danseurs”

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15.Experience Belly Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $39

1.5-hour Istanbul belly and harem dance show with 12 regional styles, fire moments, and costumes in a historic venue. From $39.

“Many dances but only 2 are Belly Dances. Ttile does not relect the actual show.”

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