Contemporary Art Walk: Istiklal Street, Modern Art Museums
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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pickup
- English speaking licenced & professional guiding
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Asmalı Mescit
Meşrutiyet Cd. No:, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Kılıçali Paşa
Tophane İskele Caddesi, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
SALT Galata, Istanbul
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galeri Zilberman
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galeri Nev
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galerist
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Activity code: C-5744ART
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