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Whirling Dervish Ceremony Highlights

  • Witness the Whirling Dervish dance ceremony in Istanbul, which is a UNESCO-recognised Heritage of Humanity

  • Visit the 1,500 years-old water cistern to experience a spectacular and spiritual Dervish Ceremony

  • Learn about the history & origins of the mystical ritual that is still continued by Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi Order

  • Get the benefits of spiritual meditation while seeing & understanding the performance, which is complemented by soothing music

Whirling Dervish Ceremony Overview

Meeting Location: Hoca Paşa Mahallesi Ankara Caddesi, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul

Activity Starting Time: 7:00 PM

Activity Duration: 1 Hour (Approx.)

About Whirling Dervish Ceremony Ticket, Istanbul:

Embark on a spiritual journey with the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi Order as you watch them perform the Whirling Dervish Ceremony. Accompanied by mind-calming music, the ritual & its in-sync whirling dance performance lets you experience the benefits of spiritual meditation. Book the package and witness this historic ceremony when in Istanbul.

About the Activity:

  • Arrive at the meeting location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to make sure you don't miss out on any part of the wonderful experience.
  • Be seated comfortably in the respective seating area and watch the Sufi Dervishes perform the ceremony.
  • You will be taken on a spiritual journey as you watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance ceremony has been declared a UNESCO Heritage of Humanity.
  • Also, you get to learn about the history & origin of this ritual while watching the performance.
  • Soak in the positive energy created by the Sufi Dervishes through their soothing music and perfect whirls.
  • The 1-hour Dervish ceremony experience will make you unwind and feel content in yourself like the impact of spiritual meditation.

How to Reach?

  • By Car/ Walk: The meeting location is at a distance of 800 meters from İstanbul City Center. You can easily reach the destination by car or walk up to it.
  • By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting location is Sirkeci, Hoca Paşa Stop at a distance of 400 meters.
  • By Train: The nearest train station to the meeting location is Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu at a distance of 190 meters.

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Experience a spiritual journey while watching the mystical Dervish ceremony in a historical venue in Istanbul.

Notes:

  • Children aged 0-3 years can join the experience free of charge. Children aged 4-11 years have to book the experience at child prices.
  • Visitors aged 12 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Admission to Dervish Ceremony performance

More Details about Whirling Dervish Ceremony

Know Before You Go for Whirling Dervish Ceremony

  • Children aged 0-3 years can join the experience free of charge. Children aged 4-11 years have to book the experience at child prices. Visitors aged 12 years and above have to book the package at adult prices.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival. A PAN card will not be considered valid address proof.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking and upon arrival.
  • Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to the next or any other day.
  • Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility Options for Whirling Dervish Ceremony

  • Wheelchair Accessible

Whirling Dervish Ceremony Map

Starting Point
Ankara Caddesi
Alemdar, Ankara Cd., Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey