# Can tourists watch the Sufi dervishes in Istanbul?

Place: [İstanbul](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/istanbul)  
Topics: culture  
Asked by amelia_w on 13 November 2026  
0 votes, 5 answers, 25 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/485-can-tourists-watch-the-sufi-dervishes-in-istanbul

Is there a ceremony?

## 5 answers

### Answer by ava.r · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Yes, at some cultural centres and the Galata Mevlevi Lodge on certain days. Check schedules.

### Answer by marco_v · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Respect the ceremony.

### Answer by jonas_h · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

No flash.

### Answer by rosie_c · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

About an hour.

### Answer by selin.yildiz · score 0 · 13 Nov 2026

Hodjapasha is the popular venue.

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