Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets
Witness the mesmerizing whirling dervish ceremony, a 13th-century Sufi meditation. Dervishes in white robes perform a choreographed dance dedicated to their gods, rising gracefully from the ground.
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Experience the spiritual Mevlevi Sema ritual as whirling dervishes perform their centuries-old meditation through music and movement.
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Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with live traditional music accompanying this UNESCO-recognized ceremony.
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Watch the ritual in a historic setting near Istanbul’s iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet.
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Upgrade your ticker to include a traditional Turkish dinner or even a Bosphorus cruise showcasing the city's famed shoreline.
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Fun fact: The dervishes’ continuous turning symbolizes a journey from the earthly world toward divine love and inner harmony.
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Experience the spiritual Mevlevi Sema ritual as whirling dervishes perform their centuries-old meditation through music and movement.
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Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with live traditional music accompanying this UNESCO-recognized ceremony.
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Watch the ritual in a historic setting near Istanbul’s iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet.
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Upgrade your ticker to include a traditional Turkish dinner or even a Bosphorus cruise showcasing the city's famed shoreline.
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Fun fact: The dervishes’ continuous turning symbolizes a journey from the earthly world toward divine love and inner harmony.
40% off
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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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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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Immerse yourself in the mysticism of the Mevlevi Sema ceremony with a breathtaking performance at Istanbul’s Kizlaragasi Medrese while enjoying a welcome drink.
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Experience the magic of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their dance ritual dating back 800 years and leave you utterly mesmerized.
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Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers.
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Did you know? The Mevlevi Order was founded by the followers of the world-renowned poet Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi after his death in the 13th century.
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Immerse yourself in the mysticism of the Mevlevi Sema ceremony with a breathtaking performance at Istanbul’s Kizlaragasi Medrese while enjoying a welcome drink.
-
Experience the magic of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their dance ritual dating back 800 years and leave you utterly mesmerized.
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Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers.
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Did you know? The Mevlevi Order was founded by the followers of the world-renowned poet Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi after his death in the 13th century.
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Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and scenic sides with a combo ticket for a Bosphorus cruise and Whirling Dervish show.
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Witness the mesmerizing Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a centuries-old Sufi ritual performed by Whirling Dervishes with live music.
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Feel the tranquility of Sufi instrumentals and prayer citations before the dervishes appear, immersing you in Istanbul’s spiritual heritage.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Bosphorus cruise, complete with a helpful marine officer and an audio guide in 10 languages.
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Sail between Europe and Asia on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, spotting landmarks like Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace.
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Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and scenic sides with a combo ticket for a Bosphorus cruise and Whirling Dervish show.
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Witness the mesmerizing Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a centuries-old Sufi ritual performed by Whirling Dervishes with live music.
-
Feel the tranquility of Sufi instrumentals and prayer citations before the dervishes appear, immersing you in Istanbul’s spiritual heritage.
-
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Bosphorus cruise, complete with a helpful marine officer and an audio guide in 10 languages.
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Sail between Europe and Asia on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, spotting landmarks like Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace.
26% off
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
8% off
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Learn about Rumi's Mevlevi order in a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah near Hagia Sophia.
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Be captivated by the swirling dervishes, their white gowns flowing as they perform the centuries-old Sema ceremony.
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Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket, marveling at its mosaics and ancient architecture.
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Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history through multiple ancient empires with the multilingual audio guide, uncovering the stories behind its artwork.
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Fun fact: The whirling dervishes' white gowns represent a shroud, symbolizing their letting go of the earthly world.
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Learn about Rumi's Mevlevi order in a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah near Hagia Sophia.
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Be captivated by the swirling dervishes, their white gowns flowing as they perform the centuries-old Sema ceremony.
-
Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket, marveling at its mosaics and ancient architecture.
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Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history through multiple ancient empires with the multilingual audio guide, uncovering the stories behind its artwork.
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Fun fact: The whirling dervishes' white gowns represent a shroud, symbolizing their letting go of the earthly world.
16% off
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