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Authentic Sema Ceremony at Kasımpasa Mevlevihanesi

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Istanbul, Turkey
Popular pick
Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Parking Fees
      Guests can use the Mevlevihane’s private indoor parking.
    • Coffee and/or Tea
      Enjoy complimentary Turkish tea in our peaceful foyer, or order traditional Turkish coffee with lokum (Turkish delight).

      Meeting and Pickup

      Departure Point

      • Kasimpasa Mevlevihanesi, Keramet Sk No17 Sururi Mehmet Efendi, Istanbul 34435 Turkiye

      What To Expect

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      Kasimpasa Mevlevihanesi

      Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      4.8
      based on 50 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Beautiful Ceremony

      Nailah_W, Feb 2026
      Beautiful, heartfelt, warm and authentic ceremony. I’m so glad I was able to take my children. The explanation at the beginning was very helpful and informative. We truly enjoyed the ceremony in the moment but will enjoy the memory and educational part of it even more.

      Must see Whirling Dirvish

      Nazir_V, Sep 2025
      Authentic intimate ceremony to see actual practitioners. An experience must see…in a small setting around a central inside court…you can view the ceremony from the ground floor or upper balcony…there were no obstructions of any sort.

      Loved this authentic experience!

      Amber, Sep 2025
      This was a very lovely, authentic experience! I highly recommend! They offered us tea and water as we waited, and were very welcoming and informative. Don’t forget to wear a top that covers the shoulders and chest, or take a shawl to wrap around!

      Must do while in Istanbul

      Theo_R, Aug 2025
      The original stuff. Not just for tourists. The place is traditional, the people are friendly. A must do activity while in Istanbul

      Couldn’t see show

      rwfvpg7byz, May 2025
      I showed up to the location provided in the listing and it was a residential neighborhood. I tried contacting the tour and no one responded. I was not able to see the show and wasted my money…

      Response from Host, May 2025

      Dear Guest, We are truly sorry to hear that you had difficulty finding our location and were unable to attend the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony. Your experience does not reflect the level of care and hospitality we strive to provide to each of our visitors. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and would love the opportunity to make it up to you. Please feel free to contact us directly and let us know a date that works for you — we would be more than happy to welcome you and your companions free of charge at a future ceremony. You can reach us via [+90 542 549 2812 / WhatsApp +90 542 549 2812], and we will assist you personally to ensure everything goes smoothly this time. With warm regards, Kasımpaşa Mevlevihanesi Team

      Very kind people...

      paula_a, Jun 2025
      Very friendly people, good explanation of the ritual and unique experience. Those who watch must have an idea of what they will see. It's not a show.
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      per person

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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      On average, this is booked 8 days in advance.

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