Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Witness one of Turkey’s most spiritual and authentic cultural performances — the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony — in the stunning setting of the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, a beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman bath. Unlike other shows, this experience is not a theatrical performance but a sacred ritual representing the Mevlevi philosophy of divine love and unity. The combination of live Sufi music, traditional instruments, and the graceful whirling dance creates an atmosphere of peace and deep reflection. Each movement, each note of the ney flute, carries centuries of mysticism and meaning. This ceremony offers travelers the rare chance to feel the spiritual essence of Istanbul, connecti...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Reserved seating
Informative brochure (available in English or Turkish)
All taxes and service fees
Admission ticket to the Whirling Dervishes (Mevlevi Sema) performance
Access to the exhibition area before the ceremony
Hotel pickup and drop-off (no transportation service)
Food and beverages
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Hodjapasha
The Hodjapasha Cultural Center is located on Hocapaşa Hamamı Street in Sirkeci, just a 3-minute walk from Sirkeci Tram Station. Look for the historic bath building with the “HODJAPASHA” sign at the entrance.
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Istanbul
Hocapaşa Hamamı Sokak
About
Witness one of Turkey’s most spiritual and authentic cultural performances — the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony — in the stunning setting of the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, a beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman bath. Unlike other shows, this experience is not a theatrical performance but a sacred ritual representing the Mevlevi philosophy of divine love and unity. The combination of live Sufi music, traditional instruments, and the graceful whirling dance creates an atmosphere of peace and deep reflection. Each movement, each note of the ney flute, carries centuries of mysticism and meaning. This ceremony offers travelers the rare chance to feel the spiritual essence of Istanbul, connecti...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Reserved seating
Informative brochure (available in English or Turkish)
All taxes and service fees
Admission ticket to the Whirling Dervishes (Mevlevi Sema) performance
Access to the exhibition area before the ceremony
Hotel pickup and drop-off (no transportation service)
Food and beverages
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Hodjapasha
The Hodjapasha Cultural Center is located on Hocapaşa Hamamı Street in Sirkeci, just a 3-minute walk from Sirkeci Tram Station. Look for the historic bath building with the “HODJAPASHA” sign at the entrance.
Return
Itinerary
Arrival at Hodjapasha Cultural Center Guests arrive at the beautifully restored 15th-century Ottoman bath located in the heart of Istanbul’s Sirkeci district.
Introduction and Exhibition Area Before the performance begins, visitors can explore a small exhibition that introduces Rumi, Sufism, and the philosophy behind the Mevlevi Order.
Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (Sema Ritual) Experience the spiritual Mevlevi ceremony, where Dervishes perform the sacred whirling dance accompanied by live traditional Sufi music using ney and kudüm.
Spiritual Atmosphere Enjoy the peaceful and meditative environment as the ceremony unfolds. Silence and respect are kindly requested to preserve the ritual’s sa...
