1 Hour Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul | La Vacanza Travel

1 Hour Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Istanbul

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

Overview

The Whirling Dervish ceremony in Istanbul is a mesmerizing and captivating spiritual practice that has been going on for centuries. It is an ancient Sufi ritual that originated in the 13th century with the founding of the Mevlevi Order by the Persian poet Rumi.

The ceremony takes place in a mystical setting, usually in a beautiful and ornate hall known as a tekke. The tekke is adorned with carpets, candles, and other symbolic objects that set the ambiance for the event. The audience gathers in anticipation, eager to witness the profound and mystical experience that is about to unfold.

The Whirling Dervishes, also known as semazen, are dressed in traditional white robes, symbolizing purity and detachment from material belongings. They wear tall felt hats called sikkes, representing the tombstones of the ego, which they remove before performing the dance. The dervishes enter the hall in a procession, creating an ethereal atmosphere as they slowly take their places.

What Can You Expect?

Visit: Hodjapasha Cultural Center, Hoca Pasa Mh. Hocapasa Hamami Sokak No: 3/B Sirkeci, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

Uncover the sacred practice of the mystical Sufis at an authentic Mevlevi Sema Ceremony held at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha and witness the 800-year-old tradition that has been preserved on UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Be mesmerized by the bizarre yet beautiful sight of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their unique spiritual rituals during an hour-long show, including a live orchestra and 360-video projections.


Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Multi National Booklet
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Hodjapasha Cultural Center
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
  • Entry/Admission - Hodjapasha Cultural Center

Exclusions
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children under 7 years of age are not allowed
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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

Arnold M

20 Apr, 2024

This is definitely a religious exhibition and needs to be respected as such however, everybody in our tour left feeling quite empty. The beginning of the session is 10 to 15 minutes of very unenjoyable music.. the actual spinning dervishes did the same routine for the balance of the show. About 15 of us in our tour, attended the show. as far as entertainment goes, this is a very subdued, less than enjoyable experience.

Stay27815782831

29 Mar, 2024

Unless you have a very high boredom threshold I’d avoid this at all costs. It’s a full on religious ceremony so be prepared for this.

chandni_s

25 Mar, 2024

Very surreal experience. It a beautiful to watch such a scared ceremony . Over all great experience .

Scenic02799896745

20 Mar, 2024

The staff is very helpful. The venue is only 5 minutes walk from tram station. Once the show start, I was mesmerized by the amazing performance from both the dance and the music. Highly recommended!

Matej_B

10 Mar, 2024

It was really beautiful experience - Dance, live music and atmosphere of the place created amazing memories. I can only recommend.

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