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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.
Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets
Whirling Dervish Dancers performing in Sultanahmet Area
Whirling Dervish Dancers performing in Sultanahmet Area
Whirling Dervish Dancers performing in Sultanahmet Area
Mawlawī dervishes sitting in a queue
Mawlawī dervishes standing in front of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Whirling Dervish Dancers performing in Sultanahmet Area
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1 hour
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from €27
€19.90

26% off

Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.
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1 more
  • All culture vultures must catch a Whirling Dervish show when in Istanbul.

  • Set out on a spiritual journey as you experience a deep-rooted Sufi tradition.

  • Observe the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony that symbolizes stages on the path to spiritualism.

  • Don’t miss out on the UNESCO Heritage of Humanity, the Mevlevi order.

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  • All culture vultures must catch a Whirling Dervish show when in Istanbul.

  • Set out on a spiritual journey as you experience a deep-rooted Sufi tradition.

  • Observe the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony that symbolizes stages on the path to spiritualism.

  • Don’t miss out on the UNESCO Heritage of Humanity, the Mevlevi order.

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€35
Whirling Dervish performer at Kizlaragasi Medrese
A female guide giving direction to tourist during Guided Tour of Old Town
View of Blue Mosque at night
View of the Kebab getting skewed in old town
Interior of Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia mosque at night
Tourist in Blue Mosque
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3 hours
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  • Gorge on some mouth-watering kebabs for dinner, followed by a breathtaking Whirling Dervish ceremony, and a guided tour in the heart of Old Istanbul.

  • Let the rich aroma of sizzling meats and warm bread fill your senses and allow you to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Istanbul.

  • Witness the soul-changing beauty of a Whirling Dervish ceremony with the Semazens moving gracefully to live Sufi music.

  • End your night by going on a guided tour of Istanbul’s Old Town, home to iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

  • Fun fact: The Whirling Dervish celebrates a nine-day festival in December at Konya in honor of Rumi, the founder of this form of physical meditation.

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  • Gorge on some mouth-watering kebabs for dinner, followed by a breathtaking Whirling Dervish ceremony, and a guided tour in the heart of Old Istanbul.

  • Let the rich aroma of sizzling meats and warm bread fill your senses and allow you to immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Istanbul.

  • Witness the soul-changing beauty of a Whirling Dervish ceremony with the Semazens moving gracefully to live Sufi music.

  • End your night by going on a guided tour of Istanbul’s Old Town, home to iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

  • Fun fact: The Whirling Dervish celebrates a nine-day festival in December at Konya in honor of Rumi, the founder of this form of physical meditation.

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€42
View of a man performing Dervish Ceremony\Exterior view of Hagia Sophia Mosque
Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia in the background.
Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia in the background.
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Historian Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia
Whirling dervishes performing Sufi dance in Istanbul with Hagia Sophia in the background.
Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
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  • Seek spiritual enlightenment with a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah at the heart of old Istanbul.

  • 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.

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  • Seek spiritual enlightenment with a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah at the heart of old Istanbul.

  • 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.

from €59.50
€49.78

16% off

A close-up of a Whirling Dervish performer
Tall conical hats of the Dervish dance
Whirling Dervish performer at Kizlaragasi Medrese
Whirling Dervish performer at Kizlaragasi Medrese
Whirling Dervish performer at Kizlaragasi Medrese
dervish dancer performing in front of mevlana museum
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1 more
  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

from €24.90
€19.90

20% off

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