The whirling dervish show will make you feel like you are in another world! You will experience the mystical feelings during the show.
Mobile ticketing: No need for printed voucher, we're digital!
Duration: 60 Minutes, The show starts at 19:00
Instant confirmation: Requires reservation
Highlights
It is one of the unique Turkish cultural shows that you can’t find anywhere else in the world.
Witness the enchanting setting of the historic Hodjapasha Dance Theater.
Includes
Entry to Hodjapasha Dance Theater
Covid-19 precautions
Safety: All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Social: Distancing is maintained in Hodjapasha
Mask: Wearing mask is mandatory during the show
Limited Visitors: To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
The Whirling Dervishes
The Whirling Dervishes are must-see for first-time visitors to Istanbul. You'll witness a unique religious ceremony which is believed to bring the dervishes closer to God. This spiritual ritual of the Mevlevi Order, accompanied by traditional music, will have you mesmerised! You'll also enjoy complimentary beverages before the show.
Experience the spiritual side of Turkish culture and broaden your horizons!
From Jan 10 to Mar 1: TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at 19:00
From Mar 2 to Jan 9: TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS at 19:00
The show starts at 19:00 but you must arrive at 18:15 otherwise you reservation may be cancelled.
The approximate duration is 60
Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Take the T1 tram line to Sirkeci station. Walk up Ankara Street and take the first street on the left, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. The show takes place at the Hodjapasha Dance Theatre.
It is one of the unique Turkish cultural shows that you can’t find anywhere else in the world.
You can buy your Istanbul Go Pass today and reserve your place to Whirling Dervishes Cultural Show online right away.
From Jan 10 to Mar 1 : TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at 19:00. From 28 Feb to Jan 9: TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS at 19:00
Last-minute reservations are acceptable, subject to availability, but we recommend that you make your reservation the day before you hope to attend to make sure you dont bump into any difficulties in the entrance
Take the T1 tram line to Sirkeci station. Walk up Ankara Street and take the first street on the left, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. The show takes place at the Hodjapasha Dance Theatre.
Their movements during the “sema”, their wearings and their inner peace prevent them from getting dizzy. The angle they spin will not make them ill, so don’t worry!
Mevlevis are called whirling dervishes, because they perform a special religional act of “dhikr”. This way, they become closer to god. Dervish is the usual name for any performer of this religious act.