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9-Hour Walking Tour of İzmir with Teleferik and Sunset at Gündoğdu

9 Hours Round trip from Kemeraltı Çarşısı Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire beautiful views over İzmir Bay from Varyant
  • 02 Watch the sunset at Gündoğdu Square
  • 03 Ride the cable car to Teleferik, the highest point in downtown
  • 04 Explore the coffee shops, patisseries, bars, and cafes of Alsancak
  • 05 Walk along Dario Moreno Street and remember the celebrated singer

Meet your guide at the İzmir Clock Tower or arrange hotel pickup, then set out to explore İzmir on foot. Wander through Kemeraltı's inns, mosques, and local shops, stop at the Agora Open Air Museum and the archaeology museum, and ride up to Asansör and Teleferik for sweeping views over the city and İzmir Bay. Continue along the seafront and through the lively streets of Alsancak, lined with coffee shops, patisseries, bars, cafes, ancient churches, and old houses. End the day at Gündoğdu Square, where you can watch the sunset by the sea.

Admire beautiful views of İzmir Bay while walking down the curving roads of Varyant.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Izmir
Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kemeraltı, Asansör, Teleferik and Sunset at Gündoğdu Square

  • Your guide can pick you up from your hotel or meet you at the İzmir Clock Tower.
  • Get lost in Kemeraltı as you explore its inns, visit mosques, and browse local shops.
  • Take photos at the Agora Open Air Museum. These ruins are part of one of the oldest shopping areas in İzmir, although we will not be able to shop here.
  • Admire beautiful views of İzmir Bay while walking down the curving roads of Varyant. Along the way, visit the archaeology museum.
  • Walk along Dario Moreno Street to remember the precious Dario Moreno, a singer, accomplished composer, lyricist, and guitarist. We will not forget him as we enjoy this beautiful street.
  • Then, climb 55 m by the historical elevator called Asansör and enjoy lunch with the fascinating landscape of İzmir.
  • Reach Teleferik, the highest point in downtown. Ride the cable car up to 316 m, then enjoy the beautiful scenery of İzmir and breathe in the fresh air in the forests of Balçova.
  • After freshening up, begin the longest walk of the day around Konak Pier. Enjoy a 3 km walking route by the sea, then continue through every street of Alsancak, where many coffee shops, patisseries, bars, and cafes are found, along with ancient churches and houses.
  • At Kordon, see the fantastic landscape at sea level.
  • Watch the sunset at Gündoğdu Square. After that, it is time to enjoy dinner, sitting among strangers between 15 and 65, or attend a rock concert in a bar.
Asansör historical elevator, Teleferik and the forests of Balçova, Gündoğdu Square seafront sunset

Where this trip takes you

Asansör historical elevator, Teleferik and the forests of Balçova, Gündoğdu Square seafront sunset

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kemeraltı Çarşısı 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide fee
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Transportation fee for you and the guide
  • Lunch and/or dinner
  • Entrance fee

What to bring

  • If it is sunny, you may want to use sun care and wear a hat and sunglasses.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kemeraltı Çarşısı, İzmir Saat Kulesi, Konak/İzmir, Turkey
Tour start
Kemeraltı Çarşısı, 35360 Konak/İzmir, Turkey
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Kemeraltı Çarşısı.

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