Whirling Dervish Ceremony Tickets in Istanbul
3.5
Whirling Dervish Ceremony Tickets in Istanbul
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 1h
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Mobile ticket
Written guide: Arabic, Russian, English, Spanish
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
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- All Fees and Taxes
- Traditional Turkish Tea is served before the Ceremony
- A small info booklet about Sufis, Rumi and Dervishes
- Entry/Admission - Istanbul
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
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- Road5401640 contributionsBuyer we aware - We were ripped off. Not sure if we got scammed by TripadvisorBe aware - We where ripped off - got there 15 minutes earlier and couldn’t even find anyone to assist us to get . We paid for 4 adults - confirmation sent by mail - no QR code . Thus we couldn’t get in Very disastrous and very disappointed- no response from providerWritten October 31, 2024
- MarinaK28780 contributionsCost every penny spentPoint of meeting was easy to find. All representatives were very helpful. Guide showed up on time, got through the entrance point with no wait time very quick.Written October 26, 2024
- BeLaZe0 contributionsA must see attraction; not sure that this offering is the way to see it thoughThe palace and harem is a bucket-list, must-see attraction. This skip-the-line tour may be an economical way to get in, but it gives you nothing beyond an experience of being led into the harem in a big group and then being let loose. You may be skipping one of three lines but it was not entirely clear what was happening in the chaos. Once inside: you are on your own and can enjoy the historical place (though in retrospect it may be better to see the palace’s several courts and exhibitions first and then the harem. It’s huge: it’s easy to spend a half a day here and leave with the feeling that you just rushed through and did not even see everything. May want to consider an Istambulcard and get discounted prices insteadWritten October 19, 2024
- permfriis0 contributionsDon't buy tickets hereHagria Sofia is fantastic, but the booking through TripAdvisor was terrible. You don't get at ticket, but have to run around to get the real ticket. I would rather wait at the ticket office. Some very helpful locals helped us out .Written October 13, 2024
- Roving630962859400 contributionsAvoid TT TravelMy wife and I could not locate TT Travel and ended buying our Hagia Sophia ticket as a combination from the Hagia Sophia museum.Written October 10, 2024
- G7274DGchristym0 contributionsBeautiful Place - Bumpy StartThe experience of visiting the Cistern was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared just enough information to keep it interesting. The Cistern itself is as beautiful as it interesting in terms of the technology available 1400 years ago. The only negative is in finding the meeting spot. While the address is correct, it's the exit for the Cistern which is confusing. There is no signage designation it as a meeting spot. Because I was early and I'm perfectly willing to speak with the young men on the street, I found out that the guide would be there soon. Other people who weren't willing to speak with the young men were all over back and forth looking for what to do. When the guide did arrive - a little late in my opinion - she simply stood in her spot with a stick with a white flag bearing travel logos. We had to engage with her. Once we did, all was well. It was just confusing at the start.Written October 4, 2024
- 452billg0 contributionsAmazing TopkapiGuide was OK. Got us in and gave a brief overview of the huge palace and grounds. The “tour” wasn’t a typical guided one, basically on our own. An audio guide would have enhanced the experience. Allow 3 hours or more to see it all.Written September 28, 2024
- chrismO2047VO0 contributionsPoor directionsThe details of where to meet were unclear so we waited at cafe inside Tokapi gardens. We had asked the staff but they didn’t know either, eventually the museum staff said it’s outside gates!! So after rushing there in the heat we just made our time for tour!! The tour itself was very goodWritten September 27, 2024
- Antonio F0 contributionsUnique experiencerecommended spot with nice vibes that bring u back to past amazing spot rich of story so it's worth it The best period to visit it is after the summerWritten September 25, 2024
- F4512ZIsusannet0 contributionsI would like a refundWhat a waste of money. I would ask for a refund. Guide walked us in. Spoke briefly, told us where to go and we never saw him again. The other tour guides stayed with their group and spoke all the way aroundWritten September 23, 2024
- StevenW9380 contributionsDisappointing and over pricedWe wouldn't bother going here. Very crowded and over rated. Disappointing and over priced. Some interesting trees in the garden and views of the BosphorusWritten September 22, 2024
- Pilot P0 contributionsHagia SofiaI paid for skip the line, but there are no slip the line, I should to stay 1h with all peoples togheter, I ask that guy and he was so rude, told me cause everyone must to stay in the line. So I paid more for nothing, so sad !!!Written September 14, 2024
- heatherfH8895AC0 contributionsEasy Access to the. Palace and HaremWe were picked up promptly at the set time, taken to the Palace, and after a short talk directed to the Harem where we were left. All as expected except the complementary tea while you were waiting which no one seemed interested in providing.Written September 8, 2024
- Adelina_Gorcea0 contributionsHagia ShopiaI was disappointed, be aware you are just skipping the tickets line. If you are a morning persons you don’t need the online ticketWritten September 3, 2024
- 40grante0 contributionsNo queue skipping, just confusion & many queuesThis is not a ticket to skip the queue. It is a ticket to join 4 queues only to discover it’s a private tour assembling at a cafe outside the palace. 40 mins later, in the heat of July, being sent from one queue to another, our tour began. Didn’t need thisWritten July 22, 2024
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Sheyla R
Puerto Rico14 contributions
A very interesting ceremony. Life is a circle and as such we experienced it. The ceremony is represented in 4 stages and. The dancers I saw were for 4 different ages so I made my own interpretation of 4 important moments in a persons life. While the life keeps spinning we keep growing until we find our true selfs again.
This is not a show but an opportunity to experience life through the eyes of Rummi through the Whirling Dervish’s.
What they do requires a lot of practice and patience!!
This is not a show but an opportunity to experience life through the eyes of Rummi through the Whirling Dervish’s.
What they do requires a lot of practice and patience!!
Written October 26, 2024
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Brenda M
Nanaimo, Canada75 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
This was a really interesting ceremony. It was good that we read up in advance to understand the basics of their beliefs. The intro done by the local expert was informative (but he should use a microphone).
The whirling was so captivating and the live musicians were extremely talented. Value priced at 25 euro. We bought tickets across the street and down a bit from the venue. Really interesting.
The whirling was so captivating and the live musicians were extremely talented. Value priced at 25 euro. We bought tickets across the street and down a bit from the venue. Really interesting.
Written September 23, 2024
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boundlesstrekker
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal96 contributions
It was a good experience. Something i wanted to see for many years. They should have explained that this is a spiritual thing and not a dance which most people would think.
Written March 2, 2024
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Oliviersfour
Pretoria, South Africa63 contributions
Show was oversold three fold. People could not even get in to stand. People complaining were told to return at 20:0” for a second show. Staff were dismissive and rude. Managed to get my money back after threatening to call the tourist police. People of other nationalities were patronised and belittled. Stay away!!
Written March 31, 2024
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Callum Jenkins
Kingsclere, UK5 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Really not what we expected, quite short and little to no energy or atmosphere.
Even the venue was odd.
Actually difficult to stay awake.
Definitely not entertainment or entertaining but might appeal to some interested in differing religions.
Even the venue was odd.
Actually difficult to stay awake.
Definitely not entertainment or entertaining but might appeal to some interested in differing religions.
Written November 7, 2024
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Monica Scotland
Malaysia11 contributions
VERY disappointed. Not as advertised and DEFINITELY not whirling ( as in the explanation of wild : energetic dancing. ) noun: whirling dervish
a member of a Muslim (specifically Sufi) religious order who has taken vows of poverty and austerity.
Dervishes first appeared in the 12th century; they were noted for their wild or ecstatic rituals and were known as dancing, whirling., or howling dervishes .
First of all we arrived early and was told my man on the door that the doors opened at 6.30 and the show started at 06.45. , which I thought was odd as it stated it started at 6.30 . We came back at 6.45 and found out that an explanation had been given on the dance. Then the musicians played and the actual dancers appeared at 6.50. By the time they started dancing it was 7 pm( I presumed they needed that time to get into a trance state for some fast wild and energetic dancing. NO wild and energetic dancing. VERY poor show. I have seen whirling dervishes in Cyprus and they were fascinating. NOT this group. Infact the one in the red hardly seemed in a trance , he kept touching his nose / face .
It was my birthday day and I told my friends what a great sight whirling dervishes were and am so disappointed as NOT as described. I will point out I have NEVER put another bad review about an experience, I only put good reviews but this so annoyed me ( infact I told them at the end that I would be putting a bad review on ) . The man was polite and listened and took my details. ( I think he might have offered another show , I don’t know )
a member of a Muslim (specifically Sufi) religious order who has taken vows of poverty and austerity.
Dervishes first appeared in the 12th century; they were noted for their wild or ecstatic rituals and were known as dancing, whirling., or howling dervishes .
First of all we arrived early and was told my man on the door that the doors opened at 6.30 and the show started at 06.45. , which I thought was odd as it stated it started at 6.30 . We came back at 6.45 and found out that an explanation had been given on the dance. Then the musicians played and the actual dancers appeared at 6.50. By the time they started dancing it was 7 pm( I presumed they needed that time to get into a trance state for some fast wild and energetic dancing. NO wild and energetic dancing. VERY poor show. I have seen whirling dervishes in Cyprus and they were fascinating. NOT this group. Infact the one in the red hardly seemed in a trance , he kept touching his nose / face .
It was my birthday day and I told my friends what a great sight whirling dervishes were and am so disappointed as NOT as described. I will point out I have NEVER put another bad review about an experience, I only put good reviews but this so annoyed me ( infact I told them at the end that I would be putting a bad review on ) . The man was polite and listened and took my details. ( I think he might have offered another show , I don’t know )
Written November 7, 2024
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Venture750083
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Very spiritual and calming……….. Very spiritual and calming…… Very spiritual and calming………………. Very spiritual and calming
Written June 16, 2024
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Isabelle R
223 contributions
A very interesting evening. I didn't feel any tourist trap... the dances, music and songs were authentic
Written November 28, 2023
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Cerasela T
59 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
A magical show. It's the second time and I would definitely see it again. I recommend every traveler not to miss it.
Written September 19, 2023
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Written May 19, 2023
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