Whirling Dervishes: Istanbul's Cultural Experience

Immerse yourself in Turkish culture with a 1-hour experience at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha. Discover the history and traditions of the Whirling Dervishes, explore their museum, and witness a mesmerizing Whirling Dervish ceremony.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hodjapasha Cultural Center - We present a cultural and mystical ceremony
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Multi-language booklet provided
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore the heritage and traditions of the renowned Whirling Dervishes in this hour-long adventure at Istanbul’s Hodjapasha. Peruse the Whirling Dervishes’ exhibit to understand their ceremonial customs, attire, musical devices, and equipment. Learn about the esteemed mystic Rumi and appreciate his finest verses before witnessing a traditional Whirling…

Location
Hodjapasha
Hocapaşa Hamamı Sokak
Meeting Point is the the center where the show takes place
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jill_h
Mar 12, 2026
Beautiful and mystical. I... - Beautiful and mystical. I am curious about Sufism and Remi. We learned so much beauty from the whirling dervishes and the gorgeous music that accompanies their dance.
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Vooodooodooo
Dec 31, 2025
A must see - Staff very helpful, I booked wrong date and they let me in. Have to admit i did feel sleepy at certain point, but it’s a must see. Once they start spinning it’s impressive.
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Riina_t
Nov 23, 2025
Interesting experience - Interesting experience. Even though not real, it gives you a good idea what it looks like in real life.
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Daina_k
Nov 18, 2025
Rumi and dervishes - Fascinating. Don't miss visiting the exhibits before the show. Taxis stop on the main street not the little alley of the venue.
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John_g
Nov 17, 2025
Very interesting... - Very interesting experience. Our first time to see this. It apears to be a form of spiritual practice / meditation so also cross-cultural. Very small venue, maybe 75 people, and has live traditional music.
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Jalalgreene
Nov 13, 2025
Special Spirtual Experience - A wonderful and unique spiritual experience. I have studied Sufi's and their teaching so this was a once in a life time experience.
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E5589vlcarlah
Nov 12, 2025
A Mystical Experience - The musicians and the whirling dervishes were beautiful and mystical. I found the whole experience very uplifting and satisfying.
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Dena_p
Nov 1, 2025
A great experience - This show, for me, was grounding and humbling, captivating and unique. It was a religious ceremony that didn't allow photography or applause. I think this made it more thought-provoking. Prior to the show in the foyer area, you can read about the ceremony and its origin. This information was very insightful. The venue was comfortable. Seat numbers were assigned prior to the show. The whole experience was organized. I highly recommend it. The venue area is in a great area full of restaurants and cafés.
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Mike_s
Nov 29, 2025
Just Ok! - We went to the Istanbul Dervish “whirling” show last night. It was well organized with good lighting and a solid sound system, so production-wise it was done well. But the ceremony itself isn’t authentic, and it can get boring, especially for younger people. It’s fine if you’re curious like we were and just want to see it once, but don’t expect anything too exciting.
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Travel424654
Nov 9, 2025
Very disappointed - Story telling without any explanation does not get absolute no understanding from audiences, it was like we are playing my language so you must understand my language as a god words. It was Absolutely boring!!!
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From $32
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).