# Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - **Activity Name**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - **Rating**: 4.1 (83 reviews) - **Location**: Kızlarağa Medresesi,Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye - **City**: Istanbul - **State**: IB - **Country**: Turkey - **Duration**: 1 Hour - **Activity URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/things-to-do/tickets-for-whirling-dervishes-show-and-mevlevi-sema-in-istanbul-aidmai9by5 ## About this Activity Your experience Watch the Whirling Dervishes perform a spiritual dance Head to the historic Kizlaragasi Medrese in Istanbul’s Old City for a cultural evening replete with an enthralling performance by the Whirling Dervishes. These mystical performers of the Mevlevi Order will take you on a spiritual journey over the next 60 minutes. You will get to witness their seven-part Sema ceremony symbolizing the birth of humanity. The Dervishes dress in white flowing gowns and twirl elegantly as a way of answering a higher call to the Almighty. Their soulful choreography is accompanied by a live orchestra playing traditional Persian and Turkish music. As the semazens create an enchanting atmosphere by whirling around in a trance-like state, they help you reach a state of nirvana. A closer look into the centuries-old traditions of the Mevlevi Order The venerable tradition of the Mevlevi Order believes in connecting with the Almighty through music and meditation, much like its founder Rumi did some 800 years ago. Their religious dance ritual known as ‘sema’ is only performed by dervishes as a prayer offering to Allah. Each and every aspect of the ascetic dance ritual holds spiritual relevance. For instance, their white and black costumes signify the inevitability of birth and death respectively. While the conical felt hats, called sikke, represent the ego. ## Pricing - **Starting Price**: TRY 1,144 - **Currency**: TRY ## Essential Information - **Location**: Kızlarağa Medresesi,Alemdar, Hoca Rüstem Sk. No:6, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye - **Address**: Istanbul, IB, Turkey - **Coordinates**: 41.0065071, 28.97542 ## About the place Watch the Whirling Dervishes perform a spiritual dance Head to the historic Kizlaragasi Medrese in Istanbul’s Old City for a cultural evening replete with an enthralling performance by the Whirling Dervishes. These mystical performers of the Mevlevi Order will take you on a spiritual journey over the next 60 minutes. You will get to witness their seven-part Sema ceremony symbolizing the birth of humanity. The Dervishes dress in white flowing gowns and twirl elegantly as a way of answering a higher call to the Almighty. Their soulful choreography is accompanied by a live orchestra playing traditional Persian and Turkish music. As the semazens create an enchanting atmosphere by whirling around in a trance-like state, they help you reach a state of nirvana. A closer look into the centuries-old traditions of the Mevlevi Order The venerable tradition of the Mevlevi Order believes in connecting with the Almighty through music and meditation, much like its founder Rumi did some 800 years ago. Their religious dance ritual known as ‘sema’ is only performed by dervishes as a prayer offering to Allah. Each and every aspect of the ascetic dance ritual holds spiritual relevance. For instance, their white and black costumes signify the inevitability of birth and death respectively. While the conical felt hats, called sikke, represent the ego. ## Highlights Immerse yourself in the mysticism of the Mevlevi Sema ceremony with a breathtaking performance at Istanbul’s Kizlaragasi Medrese while enjoying a welcome drink.Experience the magic of the Whirling Dervishes as they perform their dance ritual dating back 800 years and leave you utterly mesmerized.Admire the Sufi-inspired traditions and rituals of the Mevlevi Order and surrender to the spiritual ambiance created by the performers.Did you know? The Mevlevi Order was founded by the followers of the world-renowned poet Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi after his death in the 13th century. ## Inclusions & Exclusions InclusionsEntry to Kizlaragasi MedreseComplimentary drinksEntry to Kizlaragasi MedreseComplimentary drinks ## Additional Information Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: Important Information - **A**: Photography is allowed during this experience. - **Q**: Restrictions - **A**: This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users. ## Gallery - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/73/ecc219912e478186195d4e9747abd1/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/0c/71799c5bae4f4eb641288180db67cc/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/0b/f9e6623a9d441fb6ad26af602a7de5/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Photo 3 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/b9/c9ac6e86ce496aa70617329d69b8fc/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Photo 4 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/46c7718ef44113aab0921e2766271a/image.jpg - **Alt text**: Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul - Photo 5 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/67/4b92f9968d4e65b2e184eb8ea9e67e/image.jpg ## Activity Tags - **Tags**: Cultural, Shows, Performances, Turkish, Live Shows, Instrumental, Classical, Music ## Popular Events in Istanbul - **Event Name**: Teacher 2026 – International Teaching Conference, 04-05 October, Istanbul - **Date**: Sun, 04 Oct at 09:00 am - **Location**: Nippon Hotel - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/teacher-2026-international-teaching-conference-04-05-october-istanbul-tickets/80002735847051 - **Event Name**: STRA International Conference on Engineering & Technology, 05-06 October 2026, Istanbul - **Date**: Mon, 05 Oct at 09:00 am - **Location**: Nippon Hotel - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/stra-international-conference-on-engineering-and-technology-05-06-october-2026-istanbul-tickets/80003014656606 - **Event Name**: BORIS BREJCHA | ISTANBUL | 26.09.2026 - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm - **Location**: Istanbul - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/istanbul/boris-brejcha-istanbul-26092026/200029610561932 ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Tickets for Whirling Dervishes Show & Mevlevi Sema in Istanbul", "description": "Your experience\nWatch the Whirling Dervishes perform a spiritual dance\nHead to the historic Kizlaragasi Medrese in Istanbul’s Old City for a cultural evening replete with an enthralling performance by the Whirling Dervishes. 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