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5 Best Whirling Dervishes Shows In Istanbul

The pick of Istanbul.

The 5 most popular whirling dervishes shows in Istanbul. A short list of the ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.

5 Best Whirling Dervishes Shows In Istanbul

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema - Hoca Rüstem Medrese: the venue makes the ritual feel close
Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Whirling Dervishes Shows

Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

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1.Istanbul: Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and Mevlevi Sema

See the Mevlevi Sema whirling dervishes in Istanbul at Hoca Rüstem Medrese, with live music, a tea welcome, and an audio guide.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Perfect cultural and spiritual immersion into inner world of Islam. Greatly organized, meeting point perfectly described even to the people who never visited Istanbul. Even is very well organized, welcoming tea is a very nice touch. Each guest has an great viewing point of the performance. Great evening, very humble and beautiful. Highly recommend.”

1,694 reviews1 hourFrom $23by Istanbul E-pass

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Istanbul: Whirling Dervish Ceremony next to Hagia Sophia - Getting there near Basilica Cistern: timing that keeps the night smooth
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Istanbul: Whirling Dervish Ceremony next to Hagia Sophia

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Istanbul: Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience - The pre-show talk: why the explanation changes everything
Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Istanbul, Tour Reviews, Whirling Dervishes Shows

Istanbul: Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience

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3.Istanbul: Traditional Turkish Dinner and Dervish Experience

Whirling Dervish at Byzantine walls plus a 140-year family kebab feast: five kebabs, meze, künefe, tea and drop-off.

★ 5.0

“To be guided by Eylül has been a perfect balance between professionality, fun, hospitality and information. Eylül is an absolutely perfect guide. She fully informed us in advance, entertained us marvelously as a group and also offered many usefull tips afterwords. The tour includes local street food, the dervish dancers experience, a big feast and…”

109 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $79by TCS Tours

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Istanbul Bosphorus Tour With Whirling Dervish Show - Your boat setup: inside commentary, then top-deck angles
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Istanbul Bosphorus Tour With Whirling Dervish Show

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4.Istanbul Bosphorus Tour With Whirling Dervish Show

2-hour Bosphorus cruise from the Golden Horn with tea, a licensed guide, and a whirling dervish show plus palace and bridge views.

★ 5.0

“I can say that it is the most attractive place in Istanbul. It was a great tour and very affordable price, thank you very much. The boat was clean and the staff were very welcoming, our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. I recommend it to everyone, you…”

6 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $7.48by Senkron Day Tours

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