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Shows & MusicalIstanbul Mevlevi Whirling Dervish Sema Ceremony Ticket at Yücel Culture Foundation, Alemdar
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- Duration: 1 hour
- Meeting at the designated location
- Cancellation available
- English
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Watch the Sema, the traditional ceremony of the Mevlevi order, at the Yücel Culture Foundation in Alemdar in Istanbul's old town. See the dervishes in long white robes and tall felt hats turn slowly to traditional music and chants up close. It is a spiritual ritual rooted in the Sufi tradition rather than a show, held in a quiet and respectful atmosphere. Step away from the busy streets for about an hour and discover a deeper side of Turkish culture.
Program
Watch the Sema ceremony of the Mevlevi order
up close
When you arrive at the ceremony hall, take your seat inside and wait for the ceremony in a calm atmosphere. The ceremony lasts about 1 hour and begins with traditional music and chants that create a deeply meditative mood.
Feel the meaning behind the dervishes' whirling
Dervishes in long white robes and tall felt hats take the stage and whirl in harmony to the rhythm of live or recorded traditional music. Their slow, graceful movements and attire symbolize humility, devotion and the soul's journey toward spiritual maturity.
Understand a Sufi tradition passed down for centuries
After the ceremony, you will have a deeper understanding of the Mevlevi tradition and the symbolic world of the whirling dervishes. It suits travelers interested in spirituality, history, music and traditional culture.
※ As this is a spiritual ritual rather than a show, please stay quiet during the ceremony. Flash photography is not allowed.
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What's Included
- Whirling dervish ceremony ticket
- Entry to the ceremony venue
- Seating during the performance
- Traditional Sema ceremony experience
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the ceremony starts and meet the staff.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Yücel Culture Foundation (Yücel Kültür Vakfı)
Alemdar, Alemdar Cd. No: 3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Meet our staff holding a sign with the tour name at the entrance of the Yücel Culture Foundation. The activity ends back at the meeting point.
※ 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: 3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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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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