Experience the spiritual and mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes show in Istanbul with our exclusive tour. The Sema Ceremony at Hodjapasha offers a unique blend of culture, history, and spirituality, showcasing the profound beauty of the Mevlevi Order’s traditions. This one-hour performance provides an intimate glimpse into the mystical Sufi rituals, set in a historical and atmospheric venue.
Introduction Video: 5-minute introductory video about the Sema ceremony and the Mevlevi Order.
Sufi Music Concert: 10-minute live Sufi music concert to set the spiritual tone.
Whirling Dervishes Performance: 45-minute Sema ceremony featuring the Whirling Dervishes.
Year-Round: The show takes place every day at 19:00.
Summer Months: Additional show at 17:00 and the regular show at 19:00.
Adult Ticket: $39 per person
Child Ticket (7-12): $22 per child
Children under 7 years of age are not allowed
The Whirling Dervishes show runs year-round and is not weather-dependent, making it ideal for any time of the year.
Address: Hodjapasha Cultural Center, Hoca Pasha Mh., Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No:3, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
The price includes entry to the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, access to the exhibitions, and the Whirling Dervishes performance.
Children under 7 years of age are not allowed. Children aged 7-12 can attend with a ticket.
The venue is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Photography and video recording are not permitted during the performance to maintain the ceremony’s spiritual atmosphere.
Yes, children under 7 years of age are not allowed.
Information is available in multiple languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, and Turkish.
Modest attire is recommended out of respect for the spiritual nature of the ceremony.
The show lasts for approximately 1 hour.
It is located in the heart of Istanbul at Hoca Pasha Mh., Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. No:3, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
The show takes place every day at 19:00. During the summer months, there is an additional show at 17:00.
Hodjapasha is a restored 15th-century Turkish bath that has been converted into a cultural center, providing a historical and atmospheric setting for the Sema ceremony.
The show runs year-round, and the best time to visit is anytime during the year as the performance is not weather-dependent.
Yes, the Whirling Dervishes show is suitable for special occasions. Please contact the venue for special arrangements.
Only bottled water is available during the performance.