Sultana’s Belly Dancing, Shows and Dinner in Istanbul (Official and Direct)
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Sultana’s Belly Dancing, Shows and Dinner in Istanbul (Official and Direct)
By Sultana's Dinner and 1001 Nights Show
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Ages 0-99, max of 230 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- 4-course dinner (vegeterian and vegan options also available)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Unlimited soft beverages
- If you take the Alcohol Inclusive Package: Unlimited local brand beer, wine, and soft drinks
- Entry/Admission - Sultana's Dinner and 1001 Nights Show
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off from non-central hotels (including airport zone)
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Exact pick up time will be shared with the booking confirmation email based on your hotel information. If you have opted-in to pick up then please provide full names and nationalities of all travellers.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Galataport Istanbul, Kılıçali Paşa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. No: 8 İç Kapı No: 102, Kılıçali Paşa, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74706P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- At time of booking, hotel name must be provided
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 230 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74706P1
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- 78maggis0 contributionsGreat fun eveningA fun evening Great dancers and a number of our group joined in. A new sultan was appointed making it more fun Would thoroughly recommend an evening here Maggi SmitWritten 1 October 2023
- ChristinaOliver16040 contributionsBest experience!We had such an amazing night! The service was great, they couldn’t do enough for you! We were celebrating a birthday and left feeling really special. The atmosphere was excellent and the belly dancing was incredible! I would highly recommend an evening here.Written 22 April 2023
- Tharushni0 contributionsAn unforgettable experience!Belly dancing is amazing! Professional and talented dancers will leave you in awe! Food is delicious from starters through to dessert! Staff are so pleasant and helpful. Sultanas made my birthday and stay in Istanbul epic!Written 2 October 2022
- Raj S0 contributionsReviewI would say thanks to Mr. Zeki Ayhan & team. Last week I was there along with my doctors and Protocol for the dinner . Trust me it was amazing food as well as the belly dance. Sultana's team made my excellent experience. We had a great time with you guys. Thank youWritten 10 October 2019
- Danny T0 contributionsBelly dancing clubTerrible food and service ,extremely high price.. Low quality of beverage, The belly dancer ok. Really not recommended . Rip off !Written 4 October 2019
- EvaI5230 contributionsStay awaySmelly place set in a basement, we left and went back to our hotel. This place is only for tourists (low class), that does not make it a cheap place. The best place to go in Istanbul is at Nusret Has also opened a restaurant in the Grand Bazaar.Written 3 October 2019
- Sanjaya_Wijeyekoon0 contributionsvery average food but and excellent showSultana's should rename this as primarily a show with some food thrown in. The contrast between the food and he show was stark. Firstly I booked this with the restaurant website itself and had an excellent and timely hotel transfer and a great seat to see the show. They had flags for all nationalities placed on the table which was a nice amusing touch. The service was very prompt and included an endless supply of quite decent wine I found. It was one of those set menu's - choose one of three items. The food was terrible really compared to all the other food I encountered including on Turkish airlines flying in. They had clearly made an effort but it just wasn't tasty in anyway. However, the highlight is clearly the show was was extremely enjoyable and included 4 belly dancers who were fabulous. There was a bit of audience participation which they did in a very fun way. So despite the food I have to give them 5 stars.Written 28 September 2019
- Serene S0 contributionsNot good at all, too expensive for a bad dinner in the dark and smelly undergroundReally, never have I had such bad food in a restaurant which was too dirty, smelly, damp. I didn't feel welcomed in that place as it was a tourist trap, high prices for every single thing. Plus , they charged us 3% additional commission for nothing!!! Didn't like the dancers at all approaching towards my boyfriend and shaking theirs breasts to his face!!!Was this really Turkish culture?? If so, it was oo bizarre. Would never go there again.Written 8 September 2019
- Donna K0 contributionsExperience The Culture For TouristsI was on a group tour with Costsaver "Wonders of Turkey". Some of our group chose this optional which was very expensive for $75.00 US. It was a nice experience to enjoy together. The 1st part of the show is the folk dance culture performed at weddings. I found it nothing special with very slow moving dances and no elaborate costumes. (No comparison to the show I saw 5 years ago on the cruise where the ship brought on a dance troupe in Kusadasi Port just before departing. They had male dancers dressed in black boots doing a dance similar to the Russian Kozaks. And the women dancers were so beautiful with their colorful costumes). The good part of the show was the Belly dancers. What was a little bit different was their body movements which were performed to different types of music like ball room dancing music or disco music. They also had audience participation which was quite entertaining. The food was ok depending on what you chose. The appetizers were delicious. I had the beef dish that tasted like beef stew. The ones that ordered the chicken dish left most of their meal as it tasted like bland boiled chicken.Written 13 June 2019
- hhnewmanmom0 contributionsDisappointingThis is a very expensive evening, and the food is truly marginal, I basically didn’t eat anything. We had the free drinks package which included as much watery wine as you wanted. The folk dancing is good, but there isn’t enough of it, nor is it explained at all as to what area of Turkey it comes from, or what the celebration or symbolism is. The belly dancing which is the 3/4 of the show is highly skilled, but I found very uncomfortably suggestive. The dancers invited people to put money in their straps like they were strippers. I did not enjoy this part.Written 20 May 2019
- Aitoh0 contributionsGreat showDefinitely recommend this for night in Istanbul. Transfer and reasonable meal with free-flow-beverage ( options to choose non or alcoholic) @ very reasonable price. Belly dance shows with various dance including comedic dance gave us great time. Truly enjoyed it.Written 12 May 2019
- 382ramye0 contributionsOverratedThe experience is overrated for the $$. Not worth $68 at all. The food is very basic, 3 out of 5 at best for the quality of it . I would not pay more than $10 for it . As for the entertainment , it lasted for a little less than 1.5 hours . The belly dancing was ok but the rest of it was so so at best . 3 out of 5 at best Would not recommend.Written 19 April 2019
- k0tala0 contributionsSpectaculer show in Sultana's Dinner and 1001 Nights ShowSpectacular show, delicious Turkish dinner with great ambience. Show was in six parts with three belly Dances and three Turkish concerts.Written 18 April 2019
- 721neveena0 contributionsAmazingAmazing night club. The dancers are so nice and funny. The stuff is friendly . The show is amazing . The place is clean . The food isn’t so good as normal and drinks are limited not as described in website (unlimited) But in general is so niceWritten 6 April 2019
- vPetrosHv0 contributionsArtistically perfectVery nice show. Everything, belly dance, songs and folklore were performed by very good artists. Food excellent.Written 13 February 2019
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clare c
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Mar 2023 • Couples
A very disappointing evening. The food was disgusting I wish they had brought schwarma from the street stalls which are much tastier. They ran out of baklava so we had tea and some basic fruit for dessert. As others have said this is a low class show with food thrown in. Very expensive for a low class venue which looks tired and feels damp.
The belly dancing was good but the comedy element and audience participation made me cringe.
The belly dancing was good but the comedy element and audience participation made me cringe.
Written 26 March 2023
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Tara B
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Jun 2024 • Friends
This show was fantastic! It was actually several shows in one - several belly dancers and other dancers as well. They served a large multi-course meal and there was a drinks package available as well. We had so much fun, and everyone there was great!
Written 19 July 2024
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Briggs F
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
I can't recommend this tour enough! The food was exquisite, and the entertainment was top-notch. The dancers were absolutely incredible, showcasing their talent and leaving us in awe. We had such a fantastic time that we're already looking forward to doing it again.
Written 24 May 2023
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MNS Middle East
Iran30 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A professional dance show which is established by an educated man , Zekki, that shows you 3 professional belly dances by beautiful ukrainian and turkish and iranian dancers, 1 old and traditional comic belly show, and lots of traditional turkish dances by very kind and nice dancers. Also, it serves you delicious and fresh starters, dinner, and sweets and juices and drinks. Main dish of Fish and Chicken is perfect. Just one thing, the kitchen must work on the plate of the Beef !
This show is recommended to visit, surely.
This show is recommended to visit, surely.
Written 17 August 2023
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Belyssa B
perth Western Australia12 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
A delightful evening with 4 accomplished dancers, including the famous Didem. Recommended. Dinner and drinks very generous. Audience participation was fun to watch. Loved being picked up from hotel and returned back safely.
Written 16 January 2020
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HGabrieli
Milan, Italy2 contributions
My trip to Sultanas’ was a letdown – the description had promised magic and allure, but it felt like a tourist trap. The humidity odor hung heavy, making the promised "magical atmosphere" feel more stifling than enchanting. The "hidden gems" were overexposed, and the "local flavors" were disappointingly generic. This experience reminded me to approach alluring descriptions with caution and to value authenticity over embellishment.
Written 14 August 2023
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Iran Wanderlust
Iran215 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
When in Rome, Do as the Romans do; similarly, one in the heart of Turkey, try to get a sense of how people used to be really entertained. Belly dancing belongs to middle east and is well preserved as a practice in Turkey. The performance and feminine curves and stretches are meant not only to draw maximum attention but also to relieve the spectator from daily thoughts and cares. This performance is unique as it gives and opportunity into near past.
Written 27 July 2019
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Kamran A
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I went with my wife all full of expectations, all dressed up and ready to party. Ambience was very shady to say the least. Reception was cold and least concerned. We chose full package with alcohol but no one came to ask us about food or drink. We left there in about 15 minutes. Best decision of my life.
Written 23 April 2019
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AboelfadlT
Dubai, United Arab Emirates5 contributions
Very Bad experience, went there after seeing it among the places that has good recommendations from trip advisor
The place is very old, it might have been good in a previous decade, worst food quality in Istanbul (very poor despite the expensive package cost)
The show is kind of ok, below average
They promise a return trip to your hotel/residence but there’s a trick here - it’s a shuttle bus that will take you around the busy streets of Istanbul picking several guests until you reach there - on the return, if you want to get the service that you’ve paid for, you’ve to wait for all the customers to decide to leave no matter how long
They totally rely on tourist which clearly affects the service, they simply don’t care if won’t visit them again (they don’t expect you to)
The place is very old, it might have been good in a previous decade, worst food quality in Istanbul (very poor despite the expensive package cost)
The show is kind of ok, below average
They promise a return trip to your hotel/residence but there’s a trick here - it’s a shuttle bus that will take you around the busy streets of Istanbul picking several guests until you reach there - on the return, if you want to get the service that you’ve paid for, you’ve to wait for all the customers to decide to leave no matter how long
They totally rely on tourist which clearly affects the service, they simply don’t care if won’t visit them again (they don’t expect you to)
Written 6 November 2021
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BrigadierGrewal
Chandigarh, India103 contributions
Jul 2019
It took us only 10 minutes from Marmara Taksim Hotel to reach Sultana's 1001 Night Show Restaurant. Dinner cum Belly Dance was organised in the Basement. All guests were honoured by displaying their country's flag alongwith the Turkish flags on their respective tables. We opted for the Non-Veg Dinner & Alcohol pkg @ Euro 70/- per head. The Show started with much fanfare. Three couples dressed traditionally performed a Turkish dance for about 10 minutes. Thereafter a very petite and pretty lady, in her late thirtees, performed majestically and tried to make eye contacts with her spectators. This show lasted for about 7 minutes. Another lady came and performed for 7 minutes or so and her performance could also be termed as average.This was followed by yet another show by two men dressed in a cowl, with their hands entwined on their heads hidden in the cowl and puppet like faces drawn on their stomachs. It was a childish show. They also asked four of us men to come up on stage and made us sit on stools with our knees joined together, our hands entwined with one another and stools were removed one by one thus we were sitting without stools. Last Show was performed by a very pretty girl whose performance was very good and worth seeing as she knew her act well. The meal was cold and they just had a local beer to go as an alcoholic drink. The Show was overpriced at Euro 70/- per head. Overall an average performance
Written 23 August 2019
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I am not seeing the list of hotels for pick up and drop off
Written 2 February 2023
We stayed at the JW Marriott Bosphorous, but I think they pick up anywhere in Istanbul
Written 16 May 2023
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