Dialogue in the Dark Istanbul Sergisi
Dialogue in the Dark Istanbul Sergisi
4.5
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
About
Dialogue in the Dark invites visitors to leave the world‘s visual cacophony behind and to experience a completely non-visual world. Up to 10 people per group receive a short briefing and are introduced to the use of a long cane before embarking on their journey through darkness. The exhibition consists of a series of scenarios in complete darkness, such as a public park, a bustling city street, a food market, a boat or a cafe. Passing through these dark zones assisted by their visually impaired facilitator, they begin to explore the dark world with their other senses: sound, smell and touch. While visitors perceive everything in a completely new way their visually impaired facilitators provide support throughout the entiry tour, as to them this world is "visible". Depending on the size of the exhibition, the tour lasts 60 to 90 minutes.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Nana
Istanbul, Türkiye4 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
To understand the daily life of the visually impaired, this is an amazing experience. The staff are very helpful (Two of the staff that assisted me, my friends and a family of four were visually impaired. Them talking about the difficulties they face made me understand their struggles more. They were very funny, good at their work as a guide and kind also.
An amazing experience, would absolutely recommend.
An amazing experience, would absolutely recommend.
Written November 11, 2024
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592ben
Nicosia, Cyprus13 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We did Dialogue in the Silence (an experience of being deaf) as the Dialogue in the Dark was only in Turkish on the day we arrived.
This was a brilliant experience. The guide took us through some funny games, starting with facial expressions, then leaning/guessing signs for body parts, then learning some basic sign language and doing a tricky team work exercise that would have been taken 2 minutes if we could talk, but actually took 10 minutes. It was funny but also educational: we started off confused with a lot of misunderstandings, although gradually you learn to communicate using your hands. Really recommend it.
This was a brilliant experience. The guide took us through some funny games, starting with facial expressions, then leaning/guessing signs for body parts, then learning some basic sign language and doing a tricky team work exercise that would have been taken 2 minutes if we could talk, but actually took 10 minutes. It was funny but also educational: we started off confused with a lot of misunderstandings, although gradually you learn to communicate using your hands. Really recommend it.
Written June 4, 2019
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Dilenk I
Leipzig, Germany71 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
It's very interesting place to experience. you understand more about you, your senses and life. on the other hand it's a clever project as a social enterprise.
if you visit istanbul or if you are already in istanbul, it is a must to experience this!
very reccommended.
if you visit istanbul or if you are already in istanbul, it is a must to experience this!
very reccommended.
Written October 2, 2015
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Cme1234
Singapore, Singapore1,076 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I went there and was refused entry as the staff there said that I could not use the Istanbul Tourist Pass even it is clearly stated that this place is listed under the Istanbul Tourist Pass as free. They told me that Istanbul Tourist Pass did not update.
When they refused, I then asked how much it costs. They told me it costs 99 lira. But it is only for Turkish and not for tourists. I was refused entry as I was a foreigner.
I appeal to all tourists to avoid this place.
When they refused, I then asked how much it costs. They told me it costs 99 lira. But it is only for Turkish and not for tourists. I was refused entry as I was a foreigner.
I appeal to all tourists to avoid this place.
Written January 21, 2023
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OksanaYo
Limassol City, Cyprus34 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
This will understand only those who experienced this! 1.5 hour spent in the complete darkness in which you have a tour through the streets of Istanbul - park, pedestrian street, have a ride with tram and boat - and all in complete darkness guided by the actual blind person.. It is overwhelming, shocking and scary experience as I have never thought that life of the blind is so difficult.. It changed some things in me and definitely recommended to everyone to raise more empathy to people around us and appreciate more that we can see this wonderful world!
Written April 22, 2015
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expeditionn
Istanbul, Türkiye36 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Well planned organization with perfect guides. You should check the promotions of gsm operator for discounts.
Written May 31, 2017
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Lesley L
George Town, Malaysia97 contributions
Feb 2016
A top quality experience of how it is to be blind and travel around Istanbul. We were a mixed group of Turkish & English visitors. Our guides were completely bi-lingual so this was not a problem. We were gently & safely guided through some iconic Istanbul experiences of a park, market, tram & boat amongst others. At the beginning I was anxious as the dark was truly dark, you could not see a hand in front of your face, but our guide was brilliant in explaining, guiding and looking after us & I soon relaxed. Take some small change with you so that you may experience buying and drinking a tea or soft drink & hear how the bartender checks that your money is correct. I thoroughly recommend this experience & came away with a feeling of admiration & wonder at how blind people manage their lives in our hurried, careless world.
Written February 5, 2016
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1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
The consultants are rude. They act inhumanely. The order is beyond awful. I don't like it at all. I don't recommend it.
Written October 9, 2023
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Amirah05
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Do I have to book the ticket in advance? Do you have english guide this week?
Written September 30, 2024
Hi i am planing to visit Istanbul in Jan 2018, will english tours be available during January?
Written September 29, 2017
yes very much , thanks, what hours are you open.
Annette
Written October 23, 2016
Hello, first of all sorry for our late reply. For Dialogue in the Dark exhibition, we will have English tours as of November. For Dialogue in Silence, since it's related to non-verbal communication, you can come to experience it at any time. For further information please visit biletix web site. Best regards.
Written October 28, 2016
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