Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Get ready to be enchanted by Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes traditional ‘sema’ Mevleviye dance ceremony at the iconic Hodjapasha Dance Theater in Istanbul!
- Having the chance to watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity.
- Enjoy a drink and some Turkish delight from the bar, and then sit captivated as the dervishes’ glide around the stage in their eye-catching robes; it’s the perfect evening out for a taste of age-old Istanbul culture.
- Feeling the atmosphere of Relish the inspiring and fascination transcendental performance by the Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul.
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (SEMA)
Sufi Music Concert
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Departure Point
Hodjapasha Cultural Center, Istanbul, Turkiye
Hodjapasha Cultural Center, Istanbul, Turkiye The Sema Ceremony is a spiritual journey of Dervishes Whirling for Divine Love
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 7 years
Photography is not allowed
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Aparna_D
19 Dec 2022
A beautiful spiritual experience - they were very entrancing. Seating is assigned. If you buy from the center directly you can get a discount on combination tickets to watch their other show (many different regional dances).
limona_brdnik
14 Nov 2022
It was interesting to see how they mastered the spinning and to witness the ritual. But after a while it feels a little repetitive.
So, was it something to see? Yes. But if you asked me if I would go and see it again? No.
montybharali
29 Oct 2022
A wonderful spiritual experience, sit peacefully, use the time to truly introspect while you see the hypnotic movements of the Sufis
This tour in
Istanbul
is organized by
Istanbul Walks
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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