In this authentic and top rated experience, discover 800-year-old cultural dervish show in a local place, enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner in a 130-year-old unique restaurant, meet with fun people from around the world and explore Istanbul like a local! Make sure to come hungry.
- Dervish experience is marked under Unesco Heritage, it is a must thing to do in Turkey. You will be impressed with the mesmerizing dervish performance.
- Try a large variety of Turkish Food in a restaurant that is preferred mainly by locals, discover more than 10 different dishes. Vegeterian, Vegan and gluten free options available.
- Price is all included, you will not have to pay any extras.
- Our private VIP car will drop you to close places of your hotels.
Posted By : Carola_R
We really enjoyed this tour. The dervish experience was incredible. It felt very authentic, and not at all like they were putting on a show for tourists. Our tour guide (Zey) was friendly and knowledgable. The tour had a couple of very minor hiccups, but Zey handled them with grace. The dinner was deliciius and we learnt about and tried many local delicacies! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-07-18 14:42:08 
Posted By : Lisa_D
Very interesting to observe. However, this is not the venue you will go to, but rather one that is much smaller. The dinner after was excellent and out your guide, B, was very nice. We were a small enough group, 5 people, that we had an opportunity to visit at dinner and get to know each other.
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Posted On : 2024-07-10 05:55:43
Posted By : Katherine_H
The dervish experience was fantastic. Zeynep was amazing all around, giving us background on the show, and taking us to a great restaurant for dinner. She sent us all kinds of very helpful recommendations for Istanbul, and volunteered to help us out if we needed it.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 15:39:12
Posted By : Destination709851
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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Posted On : 2024-06-23 19:09:24 
Posted By : adnanarahim
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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Posted On : 2024-06-22 16:04:46
Posted By : Mandana_M
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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Posted On : 2024-06-20 06:09:32
Posted By : Mina_G
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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Posted On : 2024-06-20 02:13:13
Posted By : skQ2582JY
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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Posted On : 2024-06-17 15:37:39
Posted By : damieno588
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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Posted On : 2024-06-17 15:34:03
Posted By : sixseto
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!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 18:49:38
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