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Whirling Dervishes Show Tickets

Witness the mesmerizing whirling dervish ceremony, a 13th-century Sufi meditation. Dervishes in white robes perform a choreographed dance dedicated to their gods, rising gracefully from the ground.
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Slide 1 of 7, Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Istanbul ceremony.
Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Istanbul ceremony.
Whirling Dervish in traditional attire performing in a dimly lit setting.
Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul with musicians in the background.
Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Turkey with musicians in the background.
Whirling Dervishes performing in a cultural ceremony.
Whirling Dervishes performing in a ceremony with an audience in Istanbul.
Whirling Dervishes performing in traditional attire with musicians in Turkey.

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes & Sufi Dance Tickets

1 hr - 3 hrs 30 mins
1 more

  • Witness the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a spiritual ritual blending music, meditation, and whirling dance.

  • Begin your evening in the Sultahmet or Hagia Sophia area; present your ticket and settle in for the spiritual Mevlevi Sema ceremony.

  • Your ticket grants access to the full Whirling Dervish ritual, with live Sufi music and mesmerizing dance in a central Old Town venue.

  • Witness the 1-hour Mevlevi Sema, a moving display of devotion and artistry, as dervishes whirl in authentic tradition before your eyes.

  • Upgrade your experience with a traditional Turkish dinner including a variety of kebabs, meze, salads, tea, coffee, and künefe.

More details

  • Witness the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi Sema ceremony, a spiritual ritual blending music, meditation, and whirling dance.

  • Begin your evening in the Sultahmet or Hagia Sophia area; present your ticket and settle in for the spiritual Mevlevi Sema ceremony.

  • Your ticket grants access to the full Whirling Dervish ritual, with live Sufi music and mesmerizing dance in a central Old Town venue.

  • Witness the 1-hour Mevlevi Sema, a moving display of devotion and artistry, as dervishes whirl in authentic tradition before your eyes.

  • Upgrade your experience with a traditional Turkish dinner including a variety of kebabs, meze, salads, tea, coffee, and künefe.

from Original price€27
€13.50

50% off

Slide 1 of 9, Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Musicians performing at Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show in Istanbul.
Exhibition hall with displays of traditional Dervish attire and instruments at Hodjapasha, Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Whirling Dervish exhibit at Hodjapasha, Istanbul, showcasing spiritual music and cultural history.
Whirling dervishes performing at Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Istanbul.
Brewing Turkish coffee in copper pots over hot coals, Istanbul.

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

1 hr

  • Enjoy an immersive Sema ceremony featuring a 5-min intro video, 10-min Sufi concert, and the full 45-min whirling ritual.

  • Explore the exhibition showcasing dervish clothing, instruments, historic books, hyperrealist statues, and interactive Rumi poems.

  • Watch the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi ritual that traces the dervishes’ spiritual journey toward divine love.

  • Watch the Whirling Dervishes perform their spiritual dance, accompanied by traditional music in an atmospheric setting.

  • Choose your preferred entry time with either a 5pm ticket or a 7pm Prime Time ticket to best suit your schedule.

More details

  • Enjoy an immersive Sema ceremony featuring a 5-min intro video, 10-min Sufi concert, and the full 45-min whirling ritual.

  • Explore the exhibition showcasing dervish clothing, instruments, historic books, hyperrealist statues, and interactive Rumi poems.

  • Watch the UNESCO-recognized Mevlevi ritual that traces the dervishes’ spiritual journey toward divine love.

  • Watch the Whirling Dervishes perform their spiritual dance, accompanied by traditional music in an atmospheric setting.

  • Choose your preferred entry time with either a 5pm ticket or a 7pm Prime Time ticket to best suit your schedule.

from Original price€33.54
€27.84

17% off

Slide 1 of 7, Whirling Dervishes performing in a historic Istanbul venue.
Whirling Dervishes performing in a historic Istanbul venue.
People enjoying traditional Turkish drinks and dishes at an outdoor restaurant in Istanbul.
Flaming Tandoori Maggi dish served in Istanbul during a traditional Turkish dinner.
Traditional Turkish dinner spread with kebabs, pilaf, and mezze dishes in Istanbul.
Group enjoying traditional Turkish dinner with assorted dishes in Istanbul restaurant.
Kunafa dessert with pistachios served in a metal tray, Istanbul.
Assorted Turkish delight rolls displayed in a shop in Istanbul.

Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience.

3 hrs 30 mins
1 more

  • Witness a Whirling Dervish ceremony rooted in centuries-old Sufi traditions.

  • Learn about the teachings of Rumi and the symbolism behind the ritual.

  • Experience the performance in a historic setting that reflects Istanbul’s rich spiritual heritage.

  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner at a 140-year-old family-run restaurant.

  • Savor a variety of dishes, including kebabs, meze, salads, and the classic dessert künefe.

More details

  • Witness a Whirling Dervish ceremony rooted in centuries-old Sufi traditions.

  • Learn about the teachings of Rumi and the symbolism behind the ritual.

  • Experience the performance in a historic setting that reflects Istanbul’s rich spiritual heritage.

  • Enjoy a traditional Turkish dinner at a 140-year-old family-run restaurant.

  • Savor a variety of dishes, including kebabs, meze, salads, and the classic dessert künefe.

from
€74.70
Slide 1 of 11, Whirling Dervish performance and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Whirling Dervish performance and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.
Whirling dervishes performing in a traditional ceremony hall, Istanbul.
Whirling dervishes performing Sufi dance in a hall with an audience, Istanbul.
Aerial view of Hagia Sophia and surrounding gardens in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia interior with ornate dome and Islamic calligraphy, Istanbul.
Whirling Dervish in traditional attire performing in a dimly lit setting.
Whirling Dervish performing in traditional attire under ornate chandeliers in Istanbul.
Whirling Dervishes performing in a cultural ceremony.
Visitors viewing Deesis mosaic in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia minbar with intricate carvings and stained glass windows in Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors with backpacks view Hagia Sophia in Istanbul near a fountain.

Combo (Save 23%): Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Learn about Rumi's Mevlevi order in a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah near Hagia Sophia.

  • Be captivated by the swirling dervishes, their white gowns flowing as they perform the centuries-old Sema ceremony.

  • Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket, marveling at its mosaics and ancient architecture.

  • Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history through multiple ancient empires with the multilingual audio guide, uncovering the stories behind its artwork.

  • Fun fact: The whirling dervishes' white gowns represent a shroud, symbolizing their letting go of the earthly world.

More details

  • Learn about Rumi's Mevlevi order in a 1-hour Whirling Dervish ceremony at a historic Madrasah near Hagia Sophia.

  • Be captivated by the swirling dervishes, their white gowns flowing as they perform the centuries-old Sema ceremony.

  • Explore the Hagia Sophia at your own pace with a skip-the-line ticket, marveling at its mosaics and ancient architecture.

  • Learn about the Hagia Sophia's history through multiple ancient empires with the multilingual audio guide, uncovering the stories behind its artwork.

  • Fun fact: The whirling dervishes' white gowns represent a shroud, symbolizing their letting go of the earthly world.

from Original price€59.49
€45.99

23% off

Slide 1 of 11, Whirling Dervishes performing in Sultanahmet, Istanbul and visitor in Basilica Cistern.
Whirling Dervishes performing in Sultanahmet, Istanbul and visitor in Basilica Cistern.
Whirling Dervishes performing in a ceremony with an audience in Istanbul.
Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul with musicians in the background.
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with reflections on the water.
Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, part of Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern tour.
Whirling Dervishes performing traditional dance in Turkey with musicians in the background.
Whirling dervishes in traditional attire standing in front of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Whirling Dervishes performing in traditional attire with musicians in Turkey.
Basilica Cistern column with Medusa carvings, Istanbul.
Renovated Basilica Cistern with illuminated columns, Sultanahmet District, Istanbul.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

Combo (Save 16%): Whirling Dervishes Tickets + Basilica Cistern Ticket with Audio Guide

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and historic wonders in one seamless combo, skip the lines, and dive deep.

  • Enter a centuries-old theological school in Sultanahmet and witness the Whirling Dervish Sema ceremony with live Sufi music, prayer citations, and insights into Rumi’s Mevlevi Order.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern and explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

  • Unlock Istanbul’s soulful side and hidden depths in a single booking, save time, avoid queues, and pay less than purchasing both tickets separately.

  • Use a multilingual audio guide to uncover the history and engineering of this underground landmark.

More details

  • Experience Istanbul’s spiritual and historic wonders in one seamless combo, skip the lines, and dive deep.

  • Enter a centuries-old theological school in Sultanahmet and witness the Whirling Dervish Sema ceremony with live Sufi music, prayer citations, and insights into Rumi’s Mevlevi Order.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern and explore at your own pace with an audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

  • Unlock Istanbul’s soulful side and hidden depths in a single booking, save time, avoid queues, and pay less than purchasing both tickets separately.

  • Use a multilingual audio guide to uncover the history and engineering of this underground landmark.

from Original price€84.49
€70.99

16% off

Slide 1 of 6, Whirling Dervish performing in Istanbul during Mevlevi Sema ceremony.
Whirling Dervish performing in Istanbul during Mevlevi Sema ceremony.
Whirling Dervish performing in Istanbul during Mevlevi Sema ceremony.
Whirling dervishes performing the Mevlevi Sema ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
Whirling Dervishes performing at Mevlevi Sema ceremony in Istanbul, with audience watching.
Whirling Dervishes performing in Istanbul during a Mevlevi Sema ceremony.
Whirling dervishes performing Mevlevi Sema in front of Istanbul mosque at dusk.

Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul

Explore at your pace

  • Immerse yourself in the mysticism of the Mevlevi Sema ceremony with a breathtaking performance at Istanbul’s Kizlaragasi Medrese.

  • Experience the magic of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their dance ritual, dating back 800 years, and leave you utterly mesmerized.

  • Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers

  • Enjoy traditional Sufi music performed live during the ceremony.

  • Sip on complimentary refreshments as you soak in the serene atmosphere.

More details

  • Immerse yourself in the mysticism of the Mevlevi Sema ceremony with a breathtaking performance at Istanbul’s Kizlaragasi Medrese.

  • Experience the magic of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their dance ritual, dating back 800 years, and leave you utterly mesmerized.

  • Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers

  • Enjoy traditional Sufi music performed live during the ceremony.

  • Sip on complimentary refreshments as you soak in the serene atmosphere.

from Original price€24.90
€19.90

20% off

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What our guests say

Daniela B

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago
The Basilica Cistern is one of the most beautiful and unique places I've ever been to, and it's a must-see in Istanbul. Buying tickets here was super easy and quick.

Combo: Whirling Dervishes Tickets + Basilica Cistern Ticket with Audio Guide

Ana V

Spain
Solo
Jun 2026
No trouble getting there, no lines We visited this beautiful place with no time limit, so we were able to enjoy it and take in every detail without rushing 💝

Combo: Whirling Dervishes Tickets + Basilica Cistern Ticket with Audio Guide

Katerina M

Cyprus
Group
3 weeks ago

+3 more

The directions were very clear, and we had no trouble finding this historic building; we didn’t have to wait long, the performance started on time, and the show could be seen very well from any seat in the auditorium. Gradually, the music and dance drew us into their spiritual world. The dancers and musicians were magnificent—an unforgettable experience!

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes & Sufi Dance Tickets

Iñaki E

Spain
Couple
3 weeks ago
An excellent event, with a small group in a spacious, pleasant, well-ventilated venue, and great service from the staff. Good music, beautifully performed, with splendid sound and very spiritual dancing.

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes & Sufi Dance Tickets

Manoj M

United Arab Emirates
Couple
Jun 2026

+2 more

Seamless booking and great pricing via Headout set the stage for a mesmerizing evening. The "Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show" is a profoundly peaceful, spiritual journey. Thank you Team. We loved the experience. > Pro-Tip: Grab a brochure at the ticket office to understand the ritual’s sequence. > Note: To honor its sacred history, no photos/videos are allowed during the performance. Save your snaps for the stunning venue displays, put your phone away, and simply soak in the pure tranquility!

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Joelle I

Solo
May 2026

+2 more

I had, however, already attended this type of spiritual ceremony in France, but those hadn’t moved me to this extent. Moved to tears, I would have liked a moment of quiet reflection at the end to prolong that state of grace and let that vibration linger, but the tourists didn’t seem to have had the same experience, since as soon as it was over, they got up to leave. I loved the phrases displayed on the wall during the whirling dervishes’ dance, the venue, the exhibition, the hospitality, and the overall atmosphere. Thank you for sharing and keeping Rumi’s wisdom alive across the centuries. If you enjoyed this performance, I recommend reading *My Love, the Sufi* by Elif Shafak.

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Eliber L

Colombia
Couple
May 2026
It was a wonderful ceremony; I was completely immersed in a very spiritual atmosphere. The chants, the dancing, and everything else that goes into the ritual were beautiful. All of us in the audience were spellbound by the artists’ mastery.

Combo: Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets

Ibrahim W

Solo
Apr 2026
A truly impressive and spiritual experience. The whirling dervishes and the Sufi dance were fascinating to watch and created a special, almost meditative atmosphere. The organization and flow were good, though it’s worth noting that this is more of a quiet, cultural performance than a traditional “show.” Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in culture and spirituality.

Combo: Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets

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