Witness the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony inside Istanbul’s 1600-year-old Binbirdirek Cistern. A spiritual Sufi ritual performed in a historic underground Byzantine masterpiece.
• Watch an authentic Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a 1600-year-old underground cistern
• Experience a Sufi ritual in the heart of historic Sultanahmet
• Enjoy a peaceful spiritual performance away from Istanbul’s busy streets
• Explore the atmospheric Binbirdirek Cistern after the ceremony ends
• Entry ticket to the Binbirdirek Cistern
• Admission to the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony
• The Whirling Dervishes Ceremony starts at 3:00 pm
• Please arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start time
• The ceremony lasts approximately 30 minutes
• After the performance, you may stay and explore the Binbirdirek Cistern at your own pace
- No reembolsable
Experience one of Turkey’s most iconic spiritual traditions inside the atmospheric Binbirdirek Cistern, a 1600-year-old underground Byzantine landmark near Sultanahmet.
The Whirling Dervishes Ceremony is an authentic 800-year-old Sufi ritual symbolizing the soul’s journey toward love, purification, and unity with the divine. As the Dervishes whirl in harmony with traditional Sufi music, the ancient cistern creates a calm and deeply moving atmosphere. This peaceful ceremony offers a unique cultural escape from the city’s crowds. After the performance, guests are free to explore the softly illuminated cistern and admire its historic marble columns at their own pace.