Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets

Experience the spiritual Mevlevi Sema ritual as whirling dervishes perform their centuries-old meditation through music and movement.

Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with live traditional music accompanying this UNESCO-recognized ceremony.

Watch the ritual in a historic setting near Istanbul’s iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet.

Upgrade your ticker to include a traditional Turkish dinner or even a Bosphorus cruise showcasing the city's famed shoreline.

Fun fact: The dervishes’ continuous turning symbolizes a journey from the earthly world toward divine love and inner harmony.

Enjoy an immersive Sema ceremony featuring a 5-min intro video, 10-min Sufi concert, and the full 45-min whirling ritual.

Explore the exhibition showcasing dervish clothing, instruments, historic books, hyperrealist statues, and interactive Rumi poems.

Watch the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi ritual that traces the dervishes’ spiritual journey toward divine love.

Fun fact: The Sema’s circular motion symbolizes the dervish’s path from the earthly world toward spiritual “perfection.”

Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and scenic sides with a combo ticket for a Bosphorus cruise and Whirling Dervish show.

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.

Sail between Europe and Asia on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, spotting landmarks like Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace.

Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and historic wonders in one seamless combo—skip the lines and dive deep.

Enter a centuries-old theological school in Sultanahmet and witness the Whirling Dervish Sema ceremony with live Sufi music, prayer citations, and insights into Rumi’s Mevlevi Order.

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern and explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Unlock Istanbul’s soulful side and hidden depths in a single booking—save time, avoid queues, and pay less than purchasing both tickets separately.

Attend a 60-min Whirling Dervish ceremony set against Byzantine architecture for a rare look into Turkey’s spiritual heritage.

You'll be introduced to Sufism and the ancient spiritual order of Rumi.

After the performance, enjoy Turkish dinner at a 140-year-old family-run restaurant and sample five kebabs, meze, salads, and drinks, ending with tea, coffee, and künefe.

Fun fact: The Sema’s structured rotations represent stages of the Mevlevi journey, each reflecting a step toward spiritual understanding.

Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.

This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.

Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.

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.

Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.

Learn about Rumi's Mevlevi order in a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah near Hagia Sophia.

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.

Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history through multiple ancient empires with the multilingual audio guide, uncovering the stories behind its artwork.

Fun fact: The whirling dervishes' white gowns represent a shroud, symbolizing their letting go of the earthly world.

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.

Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers.

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.