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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup
All fees and/or taxes
English speaking licenced & professional guiding
Food and drinks
Hotel drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
1 hour
Istanbul Modern was founded in 2004 as Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art.
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SALT Galata, Istanbul
45 min
SALT Galata on Bankalar Caddesi was designed by French Levantine architect Alexandre Vallauri to house the headquarters of the Imperial Ottoman Bank
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Pera Museum
1 hour
Pera Museum is a private museum founded on 8 June 2005
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Contemporary Art Walk: Istiklal Street, Modern Art Museums
Can I cancel Contemporary Art Walk: Istiklal Street, Modern Art Museums for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 20 min–4 hours 10 min.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup
- English speaking licenced & professional guiding
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, SALT Galata, Istanbul, Pera Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Istanbul Walks
