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Shows & MusicalIstanbul Whirling Dervish Sufi Ceremony near Hagia Sophia (Live Music)
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Product Info
- Meeting at the designated location
- Varies by options
- Cancellation available
- English,Chinese,Spanish,French,German,Italian,Russian
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Highlights
Watch the Sufi prayer ceremony of the whirling dervishes, inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, at a cultural venue right next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. To live music on traditional string, percussion and flute instruments, the dervishes begin to whirl and gradually speed up right before your eyes. The ceremony is performed by local Sufi followers, and all the music was composed between the 1400s and the early 1800s. Commentary in English by a professional host and a smart audio guide help you understand the meaning of the ceremony, and you can enjoy a local drink, choosing either tea or sherbet.
Program
Experience a Sufi tradition
in a wooden house next to Hagia Sophia
The experience begins in the 'salon' of a traditional Istanbul wooden house. A professional host explains many details of this traditional ceremony in English before and after it, and you can also listen through a smart audio guide. The duration is about 55 minutes.
The ceremony opens with live traditional music
The ceremony begins with an instrumental performance on traditional string, percussion and flute instruments. As the music continues, you naturally become familiar with the sounds and style of Sufi music.
Watch the dervishes emerge in silence and whirl
When the prayer begins, the whirling dervishes appear in silence. Watch their whirling movements speed up with the rhythm, expressing the harmony of the universe. During the experience, you can choose either local tea or sherbet.
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What's Included
- Entry to the whirling dervish ceremony with live music and an authentic ritual
- Traditional local drink (tea or sherbet) and water
- Smart audio guide (English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese)
What's Not Included
- Food and other drinks
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Show your voucher to the host at the reception desk at the main entrance of the venue.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Turquoise Istanbul Event Hall
Alemdar, Alemdar Cd. No:5, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point information:
Meet the host next to the entrance of the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayı). The reception desk is at the main door of a large white wooden house, and the doors open 30 minutes before the event starts.
※ 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
Alemdar, Alemdar Cd. No:5, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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What to Remember
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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.
• 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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Toss Payments Benefits0.5% Instant Discount
Card benefitUp to ₩5,000 d.c.
Point GuideEarn ₩218
Interest-free installmentUp to 12 months
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