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Sneak a peek into the vast Turkish history and culture and celebrate 800 years of Sufi tradition at the invigorating Whirling Dervish Show! Book your Istanbul Whirling Dervish show tickets now to avoid missing out on the best of Istanbul!
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Enjoy an immersive Sema ceremony featuring a 5-min intro video, 10-min Sufi concert, and the full 45-min whirling ritual.
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Explore the exhibition showcasing dervish clothing, instruments, historic books, hyperrealist statues, and interactive Rumi poems.
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Watch the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi ritual that traces the dervishes’ spiritual journey toward divine love.
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Fun fact: The Sema’s circular motion symbolizes the dervish’s path from the earthly world toward spiritual “perfection.”
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1-hour Whirling Dervish show
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Entry to HodjaPasha Culture Center
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Entry to the exhibition with dervish artifacts
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Experience a UNESCO-recognized Sema ceremony featuring live Sufi music, a guided introduction, and an authentic 45-minute whirling ritual.
Getting started
Arrive at the Hodjapasha Cultural Center at least 30 minutes before the show for check-in and seating, which operates on a first-booked, first-served basis. Latecomers may enter only within the first 10 minutes; arrivals after 15 minutes are marked as no-show.
What to expect
Sema Ceremony
The Sema is the sacred ritual of the Mevlevi Order, symbolizing a dervish’s spiritual ascent toward “perfection” through devotion, music, and dance. Recognized by UNESCO, it blends centuries-old tradition with deeply symbolic choreography and live Sufi compositions.
Features
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Introduction Video (5 min): A brief visual overview explaining the ritual’s origins and the philosophy behind the Mevlevi path.
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Sufi Music Concert (10 min): Performed live with traditional instruments, this segment sets the spiritual tone and introduces key motifs of Mevlevi music.
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Whirling Ritual (45 min): The main ceremony where dervishes rotate in continuous motion, representing the journey from the earthly realm to divine love.
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Additional information
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Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your show to avoid further delays.
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Photography is not allowed.
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The theater is not wheelchair accessible.
Timings
- Daily: 7pm
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B.
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Address: Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Landmark: Emergency number if you can't find the location: +90 541 271 30 84..
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