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Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Name: Istanbul Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Start: 2025-06-19T19:00:00
End: 2025-06-19T20:00:00
Location: Hodjapasha

Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Centre in Istanbul.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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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!

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.

1-hour Whirling Dervish show

Entry to HodjaPasha Culture Center

Coffee and/or Tea

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from France, Italy, Spain and over 13 countries have loved this experience
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The atmosphere, very meditative and solemn, a really authentic experience.
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Don’t miss out on the Whirling Dervish Show when in Instanbul, for it is one of the most popular events in the city! This 800-year-old mystical dance show is deep-rooted in tradition and takes you on a spiritual journey with its transcendental performance put on by “Sufi Dervishes” (the performers). Watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi order, an act declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity many moons ago. Now enjoy the distinctive music and moves that symbolizes man’s spiritual ascent to perfection with the aid of love, only with Istanbul Whirling Dervish show tickets!

Additional information

Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your show to avoid further delays.

Photography is not allowed.

The theater is not wheelchair accessible.

Timings

Daily: 6:30pm.

Introduction Video: 5 mins

Sufi Music Concert: 10 mins

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (SEMA): 45 mins

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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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Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B.

Address: Hoca Paşa, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Landmark: Emergency number if you can't find the location: +90 541 271 30 84..

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