Istanbul Modern Art Tour: Galleries & Creative Districts
Overview
Istanbul Modern Art Tour: Galleries & Creative Districts
Explore Istanbul's modern museums with a guide who knows the city's contemporary art scene inside out.
The tour begins at Pera Museum, known for its distinctive exhibitions in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building. You then visit Istanbul Modern, the country's leading contemporary art institution, now in its striking new building on the Karakoy waterfront.
The day ends at Arter, where young and established artists show bold work across many disciplines. Art lovers and culture seekers alike will find plenty of inspiration.
Bring friends or family and discover modern Turkish art, shaped by the many cultures that have come together in Istanbul.
Tour Info
Itinerary
Istanbul Modern Art Tour: Galleries & Creative Districts
Your guide meets you in your hotel lobby, and you set out to explore three of the city's leading contemporary art museums: Pera Museum, Istanbul Modern and Arter.
Pera Museum: since opening in 2005 it has hosted exhibitions by internationally renowned artists. It is housed in a beautifully restored building first built as the Hotel Bristol in 1893, combining historic charm with a strong focus on contemporary culture, and it has become one of Istanbul's most respected cultural institutions.
Istanbul Modern: Turkey's first museum of modern and contemporary art, founded in 2004 and recently moved to a striking new building on the Karakoy waterfront. Its changing exhibitions of Turkish and international artists give a clear overview of today's art.
Arter: your final stop, a contemporary art space dedicated to producing and exhibiting innovative work across disciplines.
At the end of the tour your guide takes you back to your hotel.
This is the end of our service. Thank you for travelling with us; we look forward to welcoming you again.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- ✓Private Tour
- ✓Local Tour Guides
- ✓Museum Tickets & Attraction Fees
- ✕Transportation by Private Van
- ✕Meals & Drinks
- ✕Gratuity (Suggested)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the tour for a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days of the tour are not refundable. All times are local time.