Whirling Dervish Ceremony Tickets in Istanbul | La Vacanza Travel

Whirling Dervish Ceremony Tickets in Istanbul

Duration: 1 hour
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 1 hour
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This special ceremony is, first and foremost, a poetic experience. The original name “Sema” has two meanings: the skies and hearing.
The dervishes are raising their hands while whirling to feel the universe, its creation and motion. This is the way to reach maturity as a human being in an ecstatic moment full of love.
Concerning the performance at the ceremony, the classic sufi music is essential. It sets the stage and makes you to feel the emotional intensity before the rite starts. Then the whirling dervishes come forward to lift the curtain between the body and soul.
Although it was never seen as the mainstream, the Mevlevi Order has been a significant part of this city of coexistence. Usually, the literate and cultured ranks of the society, sometimes the Sultans, were admirers of the Sufi approach.

What Can You Expect?

Visit: Kızlarağa Medresesi, Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

You are most welcome to witness the transcendental pray of the dervish and discover the spiritual face of Istanbul in a 5-centuries-old school courtyard in a genuine architecture.

Join this mystical journey at an authentic place that reflects the old in Istanbul from the classical age of the Ottoman centuries!

Feel the spiritual Istanbul while witnessing the ritual of Sufi Dervishes at the heart of the old town!

Learn about the Mevlevi Order, a centuries-old old tradition of the followers of Rumi, the medieval poet from Konya!

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Traditional Turkish Tea is served before the Ceremony
  • A small info booklet about Sufis, Rumi and Dervishes
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Kızlarağa Medresesi

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Colt_T

    08 Apr, 2024

    Super impressive performance but missing 5 stars as we waited a good 40 minutes for the show to start. It was a bit awkward, would have been good to know what was going on

    MAJA_S

    06 Apr, 2024

    There was a lot of playing, less dancing. All in all, it was nice to see traditional dance.The place is nice too and it is not crowded.

    Oliviersfour

    31 Mar, 2024

    Show was oversold three fold. People could not even get in to stand. People complaining were told to return at 20:0” for a second show. Staff were dismissive and rude. Managed to get my money back after threatening to call the tourist police. People of other nationalities were patronised and belittled. Stay away!!

    Raj T

    02 Mar, 2024

    It was a good experience. Something i wanted to see for many years. They should have explained that this is a spiritual thing and not a dance which most people would think.

    Claire_P

    16 Oct, 2023

    Very atmospheric altho there were only three dervishes (none in red as pictured). Go early as some seats are way better than others and the organisation is a little chaotic!

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