Whirling Dervish Show in Istanbul - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Whirling Dervish Show
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 29.15 USD
Rating: 8.3 (853 reviews)

Experiencing the Whirling Dervish performance was unforgettable. It was more than a cultural presentation; it was a powe...

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Enjoy this spiritual and religious ritual of Istambul's Whirling Dervishes. It's a unique experience declared World Heritage by the UNESCO!

Details

Duration

1 hour.

Included

Ticket to a Whirling Dervish show
Water

When to book

You can book up to 30 minutes in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 8 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

8.3

Excellent 10,462 Travelers·853 reviews

July 12, 2026
Alfonso Pedro Miranda Jr
United States
Experiencing the Whirling Dervish performance was unforgettable. It was more than a cultural presentation; it was a powerful expression of faith, disc...
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October 7, 2026
Inmaculada Fernández Gonzalez
Barcia, Spain
Very interesting, but they don't speak any Spanish. Even so, highly recommended.
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October 4, 2026
Alfredo
Cartagena, Spain
Beautiful ambient relaxing music, a ceremony that the audience from the United States didn't understand because they were asleep
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September 25, 2026
Julian Arruti
El Pado, Texas, United States
Very interesting, something completely new to me, but with some cultural content. A very nice event.
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September 14, 2026
Jorge Luis
Ourense, Spain
The show was very well done.
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August 30, 2026
Maria Del Carmen
Spain
Good show
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August 15, 2026
Anonimo
Italy
A charming location. The ceremony lasted just right.
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August 11, 2026
Juan Carlos Contel Segura
Sitges, Spain
Very good, high-quality experience. Perhaps a little pricey.
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August 3, 2026
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
Duration: 1 hour. A very spiritual spectacle. No recording or photos allowed, nor applause. We were given very good seats; you could feel the breeze o...
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July 25, 2026
Oscar
Queretaro, Mexico
very thoughtful and impressive.
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Enjoy this spiritual and religious ritual of Istambul's Whirling Dervishes. It's a unique experience declared World Heritage by the UNESCO!

Show Details

This experience is not a dance show, but a spiritual and religious ritual.

Established by the followers of the thirteenth-century Persian poet, Rumi, the Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes) is the best-known Muslim order in Turkey that dances as a form of prayer.

The ceremony begins with 15 minutes of traditional Turkish music played by some of the best local orchestras in the city, followed by the Mevlevi Order performing the dance ritual of the Whirling Dervishes for 45 minutes. This act is listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The dancing is accompanied by soul-stirring ayin music. During the show, the Dervishes will embark on a spiritual journey to find the truth through love until they reach perfection.

As well as the ritual, you'll also get to see an exhibition which includes informative panels about the Dervishes and their ceremony, and objects belonging to the world of the Dervishes, such as clothes, musical instruments, personal utensils, and books. It also includes interactive poems by Rumi, examples of Sufi music, hyperrealistic dervish statues, and video projections.

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Enjoy this spiritual and religious ritual of Istambul's Whirling Dervishes. It's a unique experience declared World Heritage by the UNESCO!

Show Details

This experience is not a dance show, but a spiritual and religious ritual.

Established by the followers of the thirteenth-century Persian poet, Rumi, the Mevlevi Order (Whirling Dervishes) is the best-known Muslim order in Turkey that dances as a form of prayer.

Whirling Dervish Show