Combo (Save 16%): Whirling Dervish & Sufi Dance + Hagia Sophia Tickets

Booking was easy and secure. The event information was very clear and specific. When we arrived at the venue everything was perfect as well. The event was wonderful, well organized and unique. I would recommend using Headout for similar experiences.

The incredible history behind the dome is spectacular. The narration highlighting each section / segment is enlightening. The mosaic on the wall is beyond words to explain. All I could wish is for the government to maintain this piece of history for generations to come.

The warm welcome with a glass of tea to tide us over. The musical introduction to get us in the mood and accustom our Western ears to these astonishing sounds. Watching these bearded fellows twirl with surprising grace and lightness. It's a wonderful experience, and one that leaves you feeling serene and smiling.

Great experiences to discover Sufi ritual. Small remark or suggestion: explain to people who don't know what it's all about. That there's an element of spirtuality and that's why it's important to be respectful and silent. Some people were laughing and pampering. Which can be disturbing at times.

The entrance to the museum was made easy after we discussed with the service provider. He also helped us to install the audioguide. When entering the Hagia Sofia, I could not syncronise the guide with what we saw. We could only enter the second floor so part of the audio guide was non-applicable. It would have been helpful to have a general instruction somewhere what was coming. It was interesting to see the remains of the Christian faith on the walls, they had been beautifully created. They also explained the agreement with the Church and the State that changed the original concept of a family based gatherings of the first century.

Ease of booking Access to venue The show was also awesome As the audience will increase the show will be much better

Buying the tix was easy and the ushers were super nice. I found the experience surprisingly moving.

Hagia Sophia is one of the wonders of the world, for me. It has so much history and has played such a vital role for two great empires. A must for anyone interested in history.

Ideal Location Location. Introductory explanations and answers to the most common questions. Price/quality is 10 out of 10. Recommend.

I loved the way we were first given the context to the whirling dervish show. The history from where all started. For me, it was a complete eye opener and for the ceremony (the sema dance) was just so magical. I cannot describe it in words but the moment the dervish dance started the aura of the room changed to a mystical one.

The check-in was well organized. There are posters about the Dervishes and their history, training, spiritual practices and experiences, clothing and tools, and also, quotes from Rumi. These are interesting and enhance the experience. Restaurants are plentiful in the area.

I really liked the mosque but there was a problem with the audio guide, the internet was not working properly and could not be heard well.

It was an amazing experience. Highly recommend it! Also, I appreciate that toddlers were allowed, my 2 years daughter become quiet once they start dancing...mesmerising

The service itself is fine, but the guy was late to the kiosk where we had to pick up the tickets and in that waiting time we would have already entered Hagia Sophia, as there was no queue early in the morning in the middle of August. To improve the service, considering that there is no guide to explain anything to you, it would be better to have the tickets directly on the app. Another negative aspect is that the audio guide does not need to be purchased because when you enter there is a QR code to download it.

Booking tickets online was very helpful to avoid the very long queue to buy the ticket. Audio guide for detailed information was useful.

Hagia Sophia is incredible and the advantage of not queuing and being able to choose the time that suits you best to enter (entrance turns every 30 min) is very useful when you go for only 2 days and you want to make the most of your time.

We started queuing, about 10 minutes to get in, in the sun... When you enter you forget what you have waited for. It is beautiful.

It was great, the host was very knowledgeable about the ritual and helped us understand it both before and after the dance. As for the dance itself, very well executed, both by musicians and dervishes.

Our time was 2pm but we had to wait until 2.30pm to be taken in with others. The heat at that time of the day is incredibly hot

The welcome was warm. The discovery of the Dervish turners. I liked the music and the singing, but found it a bit long.