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One of Istanbul's most popular destinations, Dialogue in the Dark, attempts to increase social connection and empathy between people. Dialogue in the Dark is a remarkable social project that has been performed for many years in cities all over the world. The idea is to help us overcome prejudices and misconceptions about blind people by allowing us to experience and empathize with many of their daily struggles.
In Dialogue in the Dark, blind professional guides will lead you through specially built dark rooms where you will engage with your surroundings using all of your senses except sight. With the Istanbul Tourist Pass, this life-changing experience is just within reach.
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Duration - 1 hour
Instant confirmation - No reservation is required.
Guide - English
Highlights
Dialogue in the Dark is a fantastic social project that has been performed in cities all over the world for many years.
Enjoy a different experience in Dark!
Dialogue in the Dark's rare concept aims to strengthen your blunt senses in complete darkness!
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Entry to Dialogue in the Dark
For security reasons, children under the age of 7 are not allowed in by the venue.
The use of light is not allowed in the rooms
Covid-19 precautions
Safety - All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Social - Distancing is maintained
Mask - Wearing mask is mandatory during visit
Limited Visitors - To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited
Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a world of darkness? How would you interact with your environment? How would you interact with others? How would you get around?
Dialogue in the Dark is a wonderful social project that has been performed in many cities around the world for several years. The aim is to help us change our misconceptions and prejudice towards blind people by allowing us to experience many of their daily challenges and empathise with them.
In Dialogue in the Dark, blind professional guides will lead you through specially designed dark rooms where you will interact with your environment using all your senses except sight.
Are you looking for something different to add to your Istanbul itinerary? Why not give Dialogue in the Dark a go!
MON, WED, SAT, SUN at 6 PM.
The duration is approximately 1 hour.
English guides are only available on Saturdays and Sundays.
You can get to Dialogue in the Dark by metro, getting off at the Gayrettepe station. It is located in the first underground floor of the metro station.
Get DirectionsFor security reasons, children under the age of 7 are not allowed in by the venue.
The use of light is not allowed in the rooms.
Avoid paying the entry fees and skip the ticket queues with Istanbul Tourist Pass®.
Dialogue in the Dark Entry is Included in Istanbul Tourist Pass®️
Do you remember the famous wise words from the epic book Little Prince? "But eyes are blind. You have to look with the heart." Imagine you are surrounded by people who know how to look with their hearts, and they teach that to you in a limited time. Dialogue in the Dark's rare concept aims to strengthen your blunt senses in complete darkness!
Dialogue in the Dark, considered one of the most remarkable attractions in Istanbul, works on improving social interaction and empathy between people. Empathy is not a need that only occurs between the "abled" and "disabled." By this experience, you can feel blind people already can see, maybe not your face, but your soul. Perhaps it's time to look at each others' souls like they do! After understanding the abilities of visually impaired people, you will also find out they do not need the mercy of those who can see.
Darkness is a symbol of uncertainty and, perhaps, a massive fear for people, whether young or old. From the moment you face the complex situation of darkness, your body tries to adapt and approaches the environment differently. When you are all alone in the dark, you will try to find your way around, and your perception changes. Excursions in rooms in pitch darkness will recreate your daily routines with fresh perspectives! Blind guides will accompany you to overcome the adaptation problem during your trip in Dialogue in the Dark.
Dialogue in the Dark is a place that has been considered one of the most unusual and original tourist attractions in Istanbul! Visitors are never the same when they leave the exhibition area, which offers visitors a staggering experience in a unique environment.
The history of the idea of Dialogue in the Dark goes back a long time, dating back to 1988 based on a true story. Dr. Andreas Heinecke came up with this idea inspired by his friend, who lost his eyesight due to a car accident.
Similar to the old times, it is obvious that blind people suffer from inequalities compared with people who can see. Dr. Andreas Heinecke wanted to reach a point to show a new perspective to people without disabilities.
The Dialogue in the Dark journey, which started in 1988, has evolved by adding new themes to the concept. Although the concept started with a small idea in Germany, it has become a popular event in 41 countries today.
Darkness is actually a metaphor; if there is dialogue, there is no such thing as darkness. When you think about it, you can't see anyone in the dark, and no one can see you either. So, everybody is equal and free in the dark. Likewise, there is no hierarchy. Dialogue in the Dark continues to be an essential turning point in the lives of the participants in Istanbul and all around the world.
If you have the Istanbul Tourist Pass, it will be easier than you think to get to the unusual and intriguing experiences offered by Dialogue in the Dark. If you have a curious spirit and a brave heart, you should not skip adding Dialogue in the Dark to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Do you seek another soulful exhibition located in Istanbul as Dialogue in the Dark? Then, you can also have a look at the Dialogue in the Silence, which you can access for free of extra charge with Istanbul Tourist Pass.
By having the Istanbul Tourist Pass®, you can visit more than 75+ attractions in Istanbul. You can save huge amount of time and money by not waiting in the long queues or paying fees at the entrances of the museums or for other facilities and activities. You can buy the Istanbul Tourist Pass®️ for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 days. So many attractions are available with Istanbul Tourist Pass®️ such as Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace, Sapanca Lake daily tour, Dinner on the Bosphorus, Istanbul Airport Shuttle etc. included in the pass. For more details and updated attractions available with the pass can be found on website.
Loneliness is not allowed in the Dialogue in the Dark. Dialogue in the Dark can only be made in groups so that you can bring a friend or a few as you please.
Each visit in the Dialogue in the Dark is held for approximately one and a half hours, giving you enough time to experiences the exhibition and then sit with your guide for a chat over tea in complete darkness.
Dialogue in the Dark welcomes participants between 11:00 am and 18:30 on weekdays and Saturdays; and between 12:00 am and 18:30 on Sundays.
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Dialogue in the Dark allows you to get out of your comfort zone and promises a life-changing experience. The place expands your sense of empathy and will enable you to look at your daily routine habits from a different perspective.