The Pick Of The 11 Turkish Night Shows in Istanbul

1.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10,127 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend three hours sailing between Europe and Asia with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, Turkish coffee and tea, and a 1.5-hour cultural show. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, the Bosphorus bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. Hotel pickup may be added, and attentive staff such as Elvis, Mert, Ibrahim, and Tufan are often praised for friendly service.

“Great evening cruise along the historic Bosphorus! 3-course meal is amazing and our server Tufan did really well. The Turkish show was fantastic!”

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2.Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Spend three hours aboard a dinner boat cruising between Istanbul’s European and Asian shores. You’ll pass Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, and Maiden’s Tower while watching whirling dervishes, folk dances, belly dancing, Caucasian and Black Sea performances, then a live DJ set. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Highly recommend this trip. We went as a big group and every single member of the family really enjoyed themselves. The food was served cold which was a let down but the entertainment made up for it. Defo need to try it if you can”

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3.Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,451 reviews · 1h 5m · from $32Best value

Spend 65 minutes at the Hodjapasha Culture Center watching professional dancers perform Turkish folk dances from across Anatolia. The show mixes traditional music, modern choreography, belly dance, solo performances, live drumming, lighting, and video projections inside a restored 550-year-old Ottoman bath. Assigned seating and bottled water are included.

“Was surprised there was no bar but there was free water available.”

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4.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 781 reviews · from $34

Cruise between Europe and Asia aboard the air-conditioned Pereme, with Turkish appetizers, a choice of four main dishes, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and live entertainment. Reham and Mehmet Ozkan are among the helpful staff members. The cruise begins at Kabatas and returns there after views of Istanbul’s palaces, bridges, mosques, and Maiden’s Tower.

“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!”

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5.Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

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

Spend about three hours aboard a dinner boat on the Bosphorus, passing Istanbul’s Ottoman palaces, waterfront mosques, fortresses, bridges, and Maiden’s Tower. You’ll get a three-course Turkish meal, unlimited soft drinks and tea, live violin, folk dancing, belly dancing, whirling dervish performance, and a DJ. Hotel pickup and alcohol depend on your package.

“Very good show . Amazing . Went with young kids and they enjoyed a lot . Food was ok but real fun was dance shows”

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6.Istanbul Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 300 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Spend about 65 minutes at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha Cultural Centre, a former 15th-century hamam, watching Anatolian, Balkan, and Caucasian folk dances mixed with belly dancing, live percussion, modern choreography, and 360-degree projections. The intimate theatre, colorful costumes, and circular stage keep you close to the action. Show time is 8:30 pm, with numbered seats assigned in booking order.

“We enjoy the show a lot, beautiful dances. The costoms were amazingly beautiful! A lot of fun! Highly recommend!”

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

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

Cruise Istanbul’s Bosphorus after dark with a three-course dinner, unlimited local soft drinks, belly dancing, Whirling Dervishes, and a DJ. Pickup is offered from central hotels, with views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and both continents from the water. Ask carefully about your drink, seating, and return-transfer package.

“Except for delayed hotel pick up all arrangements were great! Had a good time cruising the river and enjoying the beautiful sights of Istanbul!”

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8.Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

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

Spend about three hours sailing Istanbul’s Bosphorus between Europe and Asia while eating a Turkish dinner and watching Anatolian folk dances, belly dancing, and a henna ceremony. Turnatour provides optional hotel pickup, multilingual hosts, and several ticket levels, including private tables with a 360-degree view and drink packages.

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

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9.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks & Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · from $45

Spend three hours aboard the Elite Dinner Cruise with a Turkish dinner, tea, coffee, baklava, and dance performances ranging from whirling dervishes to belly dancing and folk traditions. Choose hotel pickup from Istanbul’s European side, or meet near the gas station. Alcohol is optional, vegetarian meals are available, and the night ends with a DJ.

“Fantastically organised. Good food. Great entertainment. Very good value for money. Strongly recommended”

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10.Belly Dancing, Show, & Dinner at Sultana’s Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 71 reviews · from $62

At Sultana’s, near Taksim Square, you’ll sit at a reserved table for a 2.5-hour Ottoman-style cabaret show. Expect Turkish folk dances, short theatrical scenes, and professional belly dancers with a three-course dinner. Choose a package with soft drinks, alcohol, and optional hotel pickup. The venue is on land, not a boat.

“Such a fun and entertaining show. The food was good and well timed. The cast was fantastic. This is well worth the time and money. I left smiling”

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11.Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 20 reviews · from $34

Spend an evening on Istanbul’s Bosphorus aboard the ASK, or another assigned boat, with buffet Turkish food, soft drinks, live music, belly dancing, and folklore performances. You’ll see the European and Asian shores lit up at night. Hotel pickup is available from selected central districts, and VIP seating comes with the ticket.

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