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Combo (Save 19%): Whirling Dervishes Tickets + Bosphorus Cruise Tickets with Audio Guide

Name: Combo (Save 19%): Whirling Dervishes Tickets + Bosphorus Cruise Tickets with Audio Guide
Start: 2026-02-22T10:00:00
End: 2026-02-22T11:30:00
Location: Istanbul

Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Istanbul ceremony.

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

Tourists on a boat enjoying the Istanbul Bosphorus sightseeing cruise with an audio guide.

Tour boat on the Bosphorus with Kuleli Military High School in the background, Istanbul.

Duration

1 hr - 1 hr 30 min

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.3/5

(471)

Pramod

Feb 2026

Verified booking

A wonderful experience of whirling dervish dance from an authentic group of artists in Istanbul. The entire experience was well laid out and explained in the start. The artists perform music for about 45 minutes while the actual dance lasts 20 minutes with a few breaks. I was in awe at the amount of stamina the artists must have to be able to keep whirling 50-100 turns continuously without feeling giddy. The experience for them is meant to take them close to God and nature. Whirling and chaotic - like the planets, wind, water etc.

Durame

Oct 2025

Verified booking

On-time departure 90-minute cruise respected Kindness of staff who let us pass without any problem, even though I had an internet connection problem and couldn't provide the e-tickets. Possibility of getting off on the Galata side on the way back, which enabled us to visit the fish market and eat there. The only downside was that I had paid for 3 audio guides, but I didn't get any, which was a shame.

Ramnik

Nov 2025

Verified booking

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.

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.

Whirling Dervish

Whirling Dervishes show next to Hagia Sophia

Mevlevi Sema ceremony

Bosphorus Cruise

90-minute Bosphorus cruise

Audio guide in 10 languages

Skip-the-line access at the pier

Meet and greet with a marine officer

Bosphorus cruise plan/map

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Pramod
Feb 2026
Verified booking
A wonderful experience of whirling dervish dance from an authentic group of artists in Istanbul. The entire experience was well laid out and explained in the start. The artists perform music for about 45 minutes while the actual dance lasts 20 minutes with a few breaks. I was in awe at the amount of stamina the artists must have to be able to keep whirling 50-100 turns continuously without feeling giddy. The experience for them is meant to take them close to God and nature. Whirling and chaotic - like the planets, wind, water etc.
Nicole
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I thought it was wonderful! In a relatively short time, I gained some wonderful insights. I can highly recommend this ceremony. Excellent value for money!
Belén
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The organization of the show was punctual. The show itself was also good, although perhaps I had higher expectations.
Adriano
Feb 2026
Verified booking
No problems at the entrance, easily accessible and well signposted venue, the show was a little too slow in places.
Amber
Feb 2026
Verified booking
I loved it so much, I'm so happy that I booked it and was able to enjoy this beautiful performance on my stay.

Whirling Dervish

Delve into Istanbul’s spiritual roots with a Whirling Dervish ceremony in an authentic, centuries-old tekke (theological school) located in the heart of Sultanahmet. This deeply symbolic ritual, performed by members of the Mevlevi Order, represents a spiritual journey through music, prayer, and movement. Watch as the dervishes, dressed in traditional garments, enter a meditative state accompanied by haunting Sufi music and the resonant sound of ney (reed flute). The atmosphere offers a glimpse into the mystical Sufi philosophy inspired by the teachings of the poet Rumi. Enjoy direct entry, allowing you to step right into this unique spiritual experience without the wait.

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

Enjoy a 90-minute cruise along the legendary Bosphorus Strait, the natural border between Europe and Asia. Glide past Istanbul’s stunning skyline and historic waterfront landmarks, gaining a unique perspective of the city from the water. From the comfort of the boat, view prominent sites like the baroque Dolmabahçe Palace, the towering Galata Tower, and the imperial Topkapi Palace. Sail beneath the impressive Bosphorus Bridge and admire the scenic shores dotted with lavish Ottoman-era mansions. A multilingual audio guide in 10 languages provides engaging commentary to deepen your understanding of the city’s rich past and present. With skip-the-line access, boarding is made effortless, no waiting around the busy pier, just straight to sightseeing with the help of a marine officer and a complimentary Bosphorus map.

What to bring

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

Don’t forget your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Accessibility

Whirling Dervish

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Whirling Dervish

It is allowed to bring baggage to the venue.

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

Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise

Remember to download the audio guide app beforehand as limited internet connectivity is available during the cruise. The app works offline after downloading.

Click here to download the audio guide app to your smartphone.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Kindly ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays

Meeting and redemption point instructions

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