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Istanbul: HodjaPasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition Ticket

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  • Duration: 1 hour
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  • Mobile voucher
  • Use only on the selected date
  • Cancellation available


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4.8 (40)
GYG
5 days ago

Learned

5 days ago

Very humbling experience. Loved the opportunity to see something so sacred

6 days ago

spettacolo molto interessante

6 days ago

Много интересно

7 days ago

This was a last minute booking for me and I am so glad I did it!


Highlights

Watch the 800-year-old Mevlevi Sema ceremony at the HodjaPasha Culture Center in Sirkeci, Istanbul's old city. The venue is a restored 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath, giving the performance a special atmosphere. See the dervishes whirl up close, accompanied by classical Turkish music. Bottled water is provided free of charge during the show, and an English booklet explains the meaning of the Sema ceremony.


Program

See the Sema ceremony in a restored
550-year-old hammam

The HodjaPasha Culture Center in the Sultanahmet-Sirkeci area is a restored 550-year-old Ottoman Turkish bath. After entering the hall and taking your seat, you can learn about the Mevlevi Sema ceremony from the booklet provided. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The show opens with classical Turkish music

The programme begins with a classical Turkish music concert. Then watch the dervishes and the sheikh take their places and praise the Prophet Muhammad.

Watch the seven-part Sema ceremony

When the chanting ends and the drum sounds, the dervishes begin the seven-part Sema ceremony, which represents the birth of humanity. The ceremony ends with a Fâtiha for the souls of all prophets, martyrs and believers, and a prayer for the salvation of the country.

Visit the Dervish Museum in the lobby

You can also see the exhibition of the Dervish Museum in the lobby of the venue.

※ Taking photographs, talking and applause are prohibited during the ceremony.
※ The show lasts about 1 hour.


Information

What's Included

  • Mevlevi Sema ceremony ticket
  • Programme booklet
  • Bottled drinking water

How To UseHow To Use

  • Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
  • Please come to the HodjaPasha Culture Center in time for your booked start time.
  • Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
HodjaPasha Culture Center
Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point guide:
The activity starts at the HodjaPasha Culture Center, about 100 m from the Sirkeci tram stop.

Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.

※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.

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Location

Hoca Paşa Mahallesi, Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk. 3/B, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Cancellation and Refund

Cancellation is available up to 1 day before the date of use.

• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
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