Whirling Dervishes Show

Really enjoyed the evening. Nazli and the other hosts were very friendly and gave us a lot of tip and information. Highly recommend. <3

An amazing experience from start to the end, when arrived in Istanbul we were not sure if attend a Dervish show or not: so glad we decided to do it cause it is an unique experience!The host took us to have dinner in a off the beaten path restaurant quite famous among locals and definitely different the typical restaurant the touristic area!Highly recommended!

This was my first Airbnb experience, and it's set the bar extremely high. Zeynep and Kubi are exceptional hosts - friendly, thoughtful, and full of useful Istanbul hints and tips you wouldn't otherwise learn. Their warm vibe is reflected in the other guests that are also drawn to this experience, which makes for a wonderful night overall. The meal was delicious and the dervish experience was very serene and unique to be part of. An excellent night out in Istanbul for solos and friends alike!

Such a wonderful experience. The Dervish performance was amazing and they weren’t kidding on how good the dinner was. Very recommended experience in Istanbul

Zeynep hosted the most perfect Airbnb experience! The Dervish show was one of my favorite experiences in Istanbul since my arrival. The restaurant served authentic Turkish cuisine, and they served us more food than one could possibly imagine. Zeynep was very professional, fun, and informative. I would highly recommend this Airbnb experience if you want to enjoy Istanbul as a local!

È stata un'esperienza magnifica ed organizzata nei minimi dettagli. Kulay e Zeynep hanno risposto ad ogni curiosità e ci hanno aiutato dandoci molti consigli su Istanbul. La consiglio vivamente!

Zeynap is an incredible young woman who has lived in Istanbul her entire life, and who promised us great food along with the Whirling Dervish experience. She met us at the Sirkeci Train Station, which is also home of the Orient Express. Then she took us to see Ali Usta, who is famous on YouTube for his Çiğ köfte and making fools of tourists. We enjoyed both, before having a bite of excellent Turkish Delight. Zeyrep explained it was hand-made there, as opposed to many of the stores that get it manufactured in factories. Once we had our snacks, Zeynap took us to a local place for the Dervish experience. I will admit that sitting quietly in meditation is not my strong suit, but I leaned in and quite enjoyed being a small part of it as they transcended. I really liked watching my husband as he was already familiar with Rumi and his teachings, and this allowed him to experience them in real life. After the Dervishes, Zeynap took us to dinner, where she promised us the best kebab in the city. We arrived at the same time as many locals who were breaking fast for the day (it was during Ramadan), as they all obviously also knew where the best kebab was. In addition to delicious beef and chicken (which had been marinated in goat milk), we had eggplant salad, pita and much more deliciousness. Zeynap spoke truth about the quality of the food, which we quite enjoyed while also learning more about her and her ambitions. By the end of the evening, as we shared a cab back to the tram, we felt like we’d known her for years and have much respect for her.

Some of the best moments during our trip to Istanbul were during the tour. It is a must for every first time visit to Istanbul, great experience, i highly recommend it. Don't hesitate and do it.

We were only in Istanbul overnight, and this experience was the highlight of our visit. We were a family of 6, ages ranging from 6 to 46, and absolutely everyone loved both the food and the company. Our hosts were friendly, open and knowledgable. We felt like we were seeing the city with friends. They built in a couple of unexpected surprises and ended the evening with a fun dessert and hot drinks. The Adana kebabs were the best we've every had, and the street food we got a chance to try was an added treat.