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Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance Tickets in Sultanahmet Area

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Be a part of the spiritual spectacle put forward by the Sufi Dervishes as they immerse in prayer with raised hands to feel the creation and motion of the universe.

Highlights

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.
Upgrade your tickets to 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.

Inclusions

Whirling Dervishes show tickets
Mevlevi Sema ceremony (optional)

Exclusions

Food & drinks

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 2 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from France, United Kingdom, Italy and over 25 countries have loved this experience

Erika

4/5

Apr, 2024

The quality of the music and the "performance" of the dervishes. It's a pity that the audience was sometimes disrespectful, with noisy voices, phone calls and so on.

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Raffaela

3/5

Apr, 2024

The show was enjoyable, but the hall was impregnated with a bad smell! Also, the point indicated by you on Google Maps was wrong, I had a lot of difficulty finding the meeting point and the show.

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Meo

4/5

Apr, 2024

Interesting. Perhaps it would have been better with fewer viewers, and with a presentation of the significance of what is being done

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Fabien

5/5

Dec, 2023

A magical moment of authenticity and spirituality. The traditional music and the Dervishes are a spectacle not to be missed.

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Desislava

5/5

Oct, 2023

Hi there! My experience was awesome, especially due to the fact of Palestinian protests in the city of Istanbul thwse days - of which the Hoca Rustem Theatre notified us, on the day before, where and when we just went and found our theratre hall for Saturday night... So we stayed on Friday night, the Theatre accounted for our tickets and even offered us a discount on a second ticket. Thus we avoided crowds on next evening, Saturday night, when we were supposed to have seen the show... Good we saw it on Friday! And thus, in ots own way, we could join the protest, which we also did, personally, and professionally, we also were interviewed for national TV there, in the wonderful city if Istanbul, me and my companion. So, thank you for asking us on our experience, sending our best from Sofia today, may Hod bless you, dear all! Yours, Desislava Valentinova

Your Experience

Somewhere in the heart of Istanbul, a centuries-old school of theology preserves the practice of the Whirling Dervishes, a unique form of prayer in the Sufi tradition. The architecture and the ambience will wrap you in a spiritual trance. Learn about the Mevlevi Order, founded by the followers of Rumi, the renowned medieval poet from Konya.

As the traditional Sufi instrumentals commence, lose yourself in the enchanting music and watch the Dervishes taking the stage after the prayer citation. Gracefully turning with their hands extended towards the skies, the whirling movement facilitates their connection with the universe. Watch them immerse in devotional prayers as they whirl to feel the motion and creation of the world around them. The spiritual and historical value of the Mevlevi Order traditions is highly significant to the country’s culture. Be a part of this poetic spiritual experience, which showcases the religious heritage of Istanbul.

Elevate your experience by upgrading your tickets to witness the mesmerizing Mevlevi Sema ceremony. Delve into the mystical world of Sufi tradition as skilled semazens perform this sacred ritual, accompanied by enchanting Mevlevi music. Experience the profound symbolism and spiritual journey of the ceremony, a truly unforgettable encounter with centuries-old mysticism and devotion.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

This experience is suitable for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
It is allowed to bring baggage to the venue.
It is allowed to take photographs at the venue without flash or tripods.

Timings

Wed, Fri - Mon: 6:30pm & 7pm

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays