Contemporary Art Walk: Istiklal Street, Modern Art Museums

4.9 (10 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration3h 20m - 4h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers
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Overview

Get off the usual museum trail and explore the exciting contemporary art scene of Istanbul. The 4-hour morning walking tour takes you to some of the cutting-edge galleries of the Tophane and Karaköy neighborhoods, and ends at the 1st museum to organize modern art exhibitions in the city.

Your guide will describe how the contemporary art world is changing rapidly as a result of the political and economic shift towards the East. Istanbul straddles 2 continents and is often considered one of the leading cultural hot spots of Europe. But the galleries you will visit exhibit art by exciting artists from Turkey and beyond.

Starting at Galtasaray High School, you will walk along Istiklal Street to visit some of the city’s leading art institutions. Continue through the narrow streets of Beyoğlu, before discovering the hidden galleries of Tophane and Karaköy.

What's included

  • English speaking licenced & professional guiding
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off

What to expect

  1. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Istanbul Modern was founded in 2004 as Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art.
  2. SALT Galata, Istanbul
    45m
    SALT Galata on Bankalar Caddesi was designed by French Levantine architect Alexandre Vallauri to house the headquarters of the Imperial Ottoman Bank
  3. Galeri Zilberman
    30m
    Founded in 2008, Zilberman is a contemporary art gallery, focusing on internationally promoting contemporary artists from Turkey.
  4. Galeri Nev
    30m
    Founded in 1987, displaying luxury artof Istanbul
  5. Galerist
    30m
    Galerist, founded in 2001, is a pioneering contemporary art gallery in Turkey.

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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