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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

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Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
4.3  / 53199 reviews

Witness the Mevlevi Sema ceremony in Istanbul. Enjoy a complex musical repertoire, see the whirling dervishes, and go on a journey representing man’s spiritual ascent through thoughts and love.

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Duration 1 hour
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Experience

Highlights

  • See an extraordinary dance show that dates back 800 years
  • Enter the HodjaPasha Culture Center,a restored 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath
  • Watch the miraculous whirling dervishes and enjoy a fantastic musical repertoire
  • Learn about the Mevlevi Sema spiritual journey
  • Experience the show's unique ambiance while sipping on complimentary drinks

Full description

Witness the Mevlevi Sema ceremony at the HodjaPasha Culture Center in central Istanbul and see the whirling dances and dervishes. Enjoy complimentary drinks during the show. Step inside a 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath in Sultanahmet-Sirkeci and take your place. Learn more about the Mevlevi Sema from the provided booklet. Marvel at this cultural dance that dates back 800 years. The program begins with a classical Turkish music concert. See the dervishes and sheikh take their place and praise the Prophet Mohammed. Following the chant, hear the drum voice as the dervishes perform the seven-part Sema ceremony which represents the birth of humanity. The Sema ends with a Fâtiha for the souls of all prophets, martyrs, and believers, and a prayer for the salvation of the country.

Includes

  • Mevlevei Sema ceremony ticket
  • Program booklet
  • Bottled drinking water

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Start your activity at Hocapaşa Culture Center, which is located about 100 meters from the Sirkeci Tram Stop.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Photography inside

Know before you go

  • Children under the age of 7 are not permitted
  • No disruption in the performance is permitted; taking photographs, talking during the ceremony, and applause are prohibited
  • Seats are allocated on the basis of first booked first served

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 3199 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Charlotte – United KingdomSeptember 29, 2024  – Verified booking
Fantastic ceremony! No one on their phones means no distractions. You can see with a good view in all the seats. Very intimate atmosphere. Well worth the cost.
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Tatiana – United KingdomSeptember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
What an amazing thing to witness! We were lucky enough to sit on the front row, almost close enough for the Dervish skirts to touch us as they whirled around. It was a very immersive, spiritual and even relaxing experience that we would very much recommend. There was also lots of information about the Dervishes available to read in the room outside of the ceremony area, which was very good to have as it helped us understand more about them - it’s worth getting there early to read this if you can, or staying around a little afterwards.
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Caroline – BelgiumSeptember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
Incredible moment, very emotionnal. I would recommend if you are staying in Instanbul.
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Activity provider:HodjaPasha Culture Center

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