Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

4.4
(117 reviews)

50 minutes (approximately)

Seeing whirling dervishes is a way of altering your normal state of consciousness to give it a tour of the magical world.

Watching dancers occupied by a state of hyper consciousness and maintaining an outstanding balance is a magnificent scene. Attending the Whirling Dervishes and Mevlevi ceremony is undoubtedly something you should never miss if you are in the area.

What's Included

Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
Pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Kızlarağa Medresesi
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
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    Kızlarağa Medresesi

    The Mevlevi Sema ceremony is a Sufi ceremony that symbolizes the degrees of the path to Allah, contains religious elements and themes, and has detailed rules and qualities in this form. Mevlevi was the son of Mavlana Jalaluddin Rumi. It was performed in a disciplined manner starting from the time of Sultan Veled and Ulu Arif Celebi. These rules were developed until the time of Pir Adil Celebi and have taken their final form to the present day.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Istanbul E-pass

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

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