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Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Mevlevi Sema Show Tickets

Name: Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony & Mevlevi Sema Show Tickets
Start: 2025-12-17T18:30:00
End: 2025-12-17T19:30:00
Location: Istanbul

Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul with musicians in the background.

Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Turkey with musicians in the background.

Whirling Dervish in traditional attire performing in a dimly lit setting.

Whirling Dervishes performing in a cultural ceremony.

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Ramnik

Nov 2025

예약 확인

5/5

Amazing authentic show with the explanation before the performance really enhancing the experience. The music and visuals were also stunning. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Also it was fantastic that this was a not for profit NGO dedicated to providing scholarships for students. Can't recommend this highly enough.

Heike

Sep 2025

예약 확인

4/5

Die Musiker und die Tänzer waren wirklich ausgezeichnet. Das Personal war gerade am Schluss der Vorstellung unfreundlich. Wir wurden förmlich aus dem Raum herausgetrieben. Meiner Frau wurde der Stuhl weggenommen , damit sie schnell auf die Straße ging. So geht man nicht mit Gästen um.

Thomas

Aug 2025

예약 확인

5/5

I loved the live music and the absence of microphones! It was a fantastic and intimate experience. I would only suggest perhaps that the lighting be slightly dimmed for the dances, helping achieve a meditative experience for the audience. Breathtaking!! Thank you!!

Immerse in the traditions of the Whirling Dervishes as they showcase the divine connection between the universe and the soul.

Lose yourself in the heavenly prayers and spellbinding Sufi music and bask in this unique spiritual experience.

The graceful movement of the Whirling Dervishes as they reach their hands out and whirl with the motion of the universe will mesmerize you.

Witness the Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a profound Sufi ritual rich in tradition and spiritual depth.

Did you know? The whirling dancer mirrors the rotation of the planets around the sun, spinning from the left side, the heart side, to achieve harmony with the Universe itself.

Whirling Dervishes show in Sultahmet Area/Hagia Sophia Area(as per option selected)

Mevlevi Sema ceremony

90-minute Bosphorus cruise (as per option selected)

Audio guide in 10 languages (as per option selected)

Local traditional drink (tea or sherbet) and water (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line access at the pier (as per option selected)

Bosphorus cruise plan/map (as per option selected)

Food & drinks

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Rustam
Dec 2025
예약 확인
5/5
Today witnessing the dervish show in Istanbul felt spiritual and hypnotic, a beautiful blend of tradition, music, and calm that will stay with me long after
Angela
Dec 2025
예약 확인
5/5
Experiencia memorable , buena iluminación y acústica . Y además con tu entrada financias becas para estudiantes. Muy recomendable
Ramnik
Nov 2025
예약 확인
5/5
Amazing authentic show with the explanation before the performance really enhancing the experience. The music and visuals were also stunning. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Also it was fantastic that this was a not for profit NGO dedicated to providing scholarships for students. Can't recommend this highly enough.
Desreaux
Nov 2025
예약 확인
5/5
La mise en scène et les explication donnée antérieurement à la prestation des derviches tourneurs était très complète et enrichissante.
Gloria
Nov 2025
예약 확인
5/5
Bella. esperienza, comodo da.raggiungere, all'inizio viene spiegata tutta la cerimonia che rende comprensibile quel.che accade

Somewhere in the heart of Istanbul, a centuries-old school of theology preserves the practice of the Whirling Dervishes, a unique form of prayer in the Sufi tradition. The architecture and the ambience will wrap you in a spiritual trance. Learn about the Mevlevi Order, founded by the followers of Rumi, the renowned medieval poet from Konya.

As the traditional Sufi instrumentals commence, lose yourself in the enchanting music and watch the Dervishes taking the stage after the prayer citation. Gracefully turning with their hands extended towards the skies, the whirling movement facilitates their connection with the universe. Watch them immerse in devotional prayers as they whirl to feel the motion and creation of the world around them. The spiritual and historical value of the Mevlevi Order traditions is highly significant to the country’s culture. Be a part of this poetic spiritual experience, which showcases the religious heritage of Istanbul.

Witness the mesmerizing Mevlevi Sema ceremony. Delve into the mystical world of Sufi tradition as skilled semazens perform this sacred ritual, accompanied by enchanting Mevlevi music. Experience the profound symbolism and spiritual journey of the ceremony, a truly unforgettable encounter with centuries-old mysticism and devotion.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

It is allowed to bring baggage to the venue.

It is allowed to take photographs at the venue without flash or tripods.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.