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15 Best Turkish Night Shows & Dinner Evenings

30 tours  ·  from $15

Folk dance, a band and a long dinner, usually in a cave or a hall out of town. The 15 below differ sharply on drinks, transfer and how much of the evening is eating, so the price alone tells you very little.

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Dinner on board: a generous Turkish-style menu
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

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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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show - Starting at Kabatas, or using hotel pickup
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner Show

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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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show - A quick-moving tour through Turkish dance
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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show

3.Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show

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

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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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks - Regional dances before the belly dance finale
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Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks

4.Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,225 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Spend an evening in a cave restaurant near Goreme with regional Turkish folk dances, music, a belly dance finale, dinner, and unlimited local beer, wine, and soft drinks. Pickup and drop-off may be included, and guides such as Ozan and Murat are praised for keeping the night organized. The show is lively and social, but food and drink service can vary.

“The traditional Turkish evening was a truly enjoyable experience. The performances were lively and authentic — from folk dances to music and the famous whirling dervishes, everything was full of energy and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm, fun, and festive, and the staff made us feel very welcome throughout the night. The only downside was the food, which was just average. It wasn’t bad, but not particularly memorable either. All in all, a great evening that I would recommend — especially for the show and ambiance”

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show - Dinner on board: a generous Turkish-style menu
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

5.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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ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show - Çırağan Palace and Ortaköy Mosque
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ISTANBUL: Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show

6.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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Göreme: Dinner and Folk Show at a Cave Restaurant - Dinner, drinks, and the rhythm of the evening
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Göreme: Dinner and Folk Show at a Cave Restaurant

7.Göreme: Dinner and Folk Show at a Cave Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 302 reviews · from $62

You’ll be picked up in Göreme for a three-hour Turkish Nights evening in a cave restaurant. Enjoy dinner, local drinks, folk dances from across Turkey, belly dancing, and audience participation, including dancing around an outdoor fire. Guides such as Murat and Ozan are noted for attentive service.

“The night was very beautiful and nice, would highly recommend this”

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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show - A quick-moving tour through Turkish dance
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Istanbul Hodjapasha Rhythm of The Dance Show

8.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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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ - Dinner, drinks, and the package fine print
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Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show with DJ

9.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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Cappadocia: Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave - Dinner between performances
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Cappadocia: Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave

10.Turkish Night Show with Dinner in a Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 222 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Spend three hours in a Cappadocian cave restaurant watching Turkish folk dances, belly dancing, live music, and a fire performance. Dinner, dessert, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks are included, along with hotel pickup and drop-off. The show is lively and interactive, so you may be invited onstage to dance.

“Great on time transport decorative comfortable van courteous driver and guide. The food needed improvement but the appetizer was tasty”

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From city of Side Land of Legends Night Show - Arriving at Land of Legends after dark
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From city of Side Land of Legends Night Show

11.From city of Side Land of Legends Night Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 206 reviews · 4 hours · from $15Best value

Travel from Side to Land of Legends for an evening of music, illuminated displays, performances, and time to explore the shopping area. The trip lasts about four hours, with hotel pickup and return included. The main show is scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, but schedules can change, and some dates have no show.

“licht show viel tegen was niet een licht show maar een ballet achtige voorstelling was niet wat je op de plaatjes en Google enz zag de reis was erg gaotische we hadden veel stops en andere mensen gingen niet mee omdat er iets met betalingen was”

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Antalya Land of Legends Night Show With Boat Parade - Arriving at Land of Legends around 7 pm
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Antalya Land of Legends Night Show With Boat Parade

12.Antalya Land of Legends Night Show With Boat Parade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $18

Travel from your Antalya-area hotel to Land of Legends for roughly three hours of evening free time, shopping, music, laser effects, and the colorful boat parade when scheduled. The park entrance and shows are generally free, so your $18 mainly covers shared hotel pickup and return. Meet your vehicle at the hotel’s main entrance at 7 pm.

“What a rip-off in a waste of money. I paid full price to be picked up from my hotel. I was never contacted I could not get ahold of anyone. They did not pick me up. I was not issued a refund. Me and my wife were very disappointed. I believe this is a scam. Do not go on this trip. Do not use Viator period!”

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Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos Theater - Ancient Aspendos Theater or purpose-built arena?
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Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos Theater

13.Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · from $56

Spend an evening at Gloria Aspendos Arena watching Fire of Anatolia, a 120-dancer production blending Anatolian folk dance, ballet, and modern choreography. The show runs about two hours, usually with a 25-minute interval. Choose your own transport or add pickup from Belek and Kundu, with dinner included only on Kemer and Alanya options.

“modern bus/large seated car. amphitheater awesome. tip:bring some blanket or other soft seatings. because you will sit on a rock. for the rest awesome 😍”

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Istanbul: Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise - From hotel pickup to the boat
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Istanbul: Turkish Night on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

14.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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Cappadocia: Turkish Culture Dinner Show & Optional Transfer - Pickup from seven Cappadocia towns
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Cappadocia: Turkish Culture Dinner Show & Optional Transfer

15.Turkish Culture Dinner Show & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 85 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening with Anatolian music and dance, a dinner of Turkish dishes and snacks, and unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks. Pickup is available from hotels in Göreme, Uçhisar, Avanos, Ürgüp, Çavuşin, Ortahisar, and Mustafapaşa. The circular seating gives every table a view, though some dancers may face one direction more than others.

“It was amazing! Food was great, he had a lot of fun and the best thing you get you interact with everybody.”

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★ 4.8City of Side: Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Ticket & TransferFrom $7019 reviews
★ 3.7From Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel TransfersFrom $2218 reviews
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