Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Francisco Anzola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Candemrag, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Francisco Anzola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Candemrag, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Bostanlı's waterfront park by bike path
Your local guide
Nilüfer Arslan
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Highlights
- Bostanlı's waterfront cycling path
- A quieter shore across the bay
- Families and cyclists at evening
- A skyline view from Karşıyaka's side
- Izmir's other waterfront rhythm
About this tour
This session follows the cycling path through Bostanlı's waterfront park on the Karşıyaka side of the bay, timed for the evening crowd it draws. You see families and cyclists using the same stretch of path day after day, and a bend where the bay opens toward the city skyline. Nilüfer explains why this side of the water has its own rhythm separate from the busier Kordon opposite it.
The call opens with a sound check at the park entrance, then follows the path toward the viewpoint as the light changes. Nilüfer answers questions about the park's daily use and sends a short note afterwards comparing it with the Kordon across the bay.
This suits anyone who wants the quieter side of Izmir's waterfront rather than its busiest promenade. It also pairs well with the ferry crossing session for a full sense of both shores.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Izmir before heading out.
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Waterfront park 21 min
The camera follows the cycling path through Bostanlı's waterfront park, and Nilüfer points out families and cyclists using the same stretch she has used for years.
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Sunset viewpoint 21 min
You see a bend in the path where the bay opens up toward the city skyline across the water, and Nilüfer explains why this particular spot draws so many evening walkers.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Izmir: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Şevketi bostan and Bornova, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Istanbul time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Izmir, showing you Waterfront park and Sunset viewpoint live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the park live with my phone.
Times shown in Istanbul time (GMT+3)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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