Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Whirling Dervish and Night Show
Dinner, dancing and live rhythm on the water
Dine on a three-course meal at a shared table and watch whirling dervish, rhythm, gypsy, Turkish folk and belly dance shows, then finish with a DJ party aboard a night cruise along the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
What’s included
- Shared bus to and from your hotel.
- Show Program.
- Three-course dinner.
- Two glasses of local alcoholic drinks.
- Soft drinks.
- Tea and coffee.
- Every day 20:45
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On a Bosphorus dinner cruise in Istanbul, you eat a three-course dinner, then watch whirling dervish, belly dance and folk dances as the boat moves.
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The experience
You take a seat at a shared table, with the Bosphorus as the backdrop for the whole evening. The dinner comes in three courses, and the drinks keep pace: soft drinks, Turkish tea and coffee, plus two glasses from vodka, raki, beer, wine or gin. The whole room is meant to feel like a traditional Turkish night, and the food and music set that mood from the start.
The shows roll in one after another. Turkish folk dances and a gypsy dance come first, followed by a belly dancer, then the Sufi whirling dervish, and then the rhythm show. Each act is its own moment, so there is always something new to watch while you eat and drink.
Everything sits on one booking: dinner, drinks and the full show program. The evening closes with a DJ party, so the dancing can carry on after the last act.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 1,085 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 90 minutes before departure.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is the whirling dervish show part of the Bosphorus cruise?
Yes, the Sufi whirling dervish show is part of the on-board show program, alongside folk dances, a belly dancer, a rhythm show and a gypsy dance.
Are drinks included on the Istanbul dinner cruise?
Yes, soft drinks, Turkish tea and coffee are included, plus two glasses of local vodka, raki, beer, wine or gin.
Will I be sitting with strangers on the dinner cruise?
Yes, the table is shared, and the price is set per person, so you sit with other guests for the dinner and shows.
Does the Bosphorus show program end with dancing?
Yes, the show program finishes with a DJ party, so the music and dancing continue after the final act.
Operated by Tour City Istanbul. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Whirling Dervish Show
2h 45m
from US$ 90 per person
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