Timeline
16:23
Grab a coffee or tea at Cup of Joy. It is open until 22:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the rush. The café is a 16-minute walk from the park.
16:53
Walk to Emirgan Park. The park is free and open to the public. Find a spot on the gentle hill overlooking the Bosphorus. The park features artificial ponds and waterfalls, but the main draw is the view.
18:23
Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets at 18:23, heading toward the west. The golden light starts around 17:46, giving you a warm glow to frame the strait. This viewing spot is the park itself.
19:08
Head to Ulus 29 for dinner. It is an upscale regional restaurant with an amazing view over the Bosporus. Dinner service runs from 18:30 until late, so you can arrive right after sunset. It is just an 8-minute walk from the park.
Local tip
The walk from Cup of Joy to the park is longer, so give yourself enough time. If you prefer seafood, Mavi Balık is another option near the park, open until 01:00.
Check before you go
- Cup of Joy is open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 10:00-22:00.
- Ulus 29 serves dinner from 18:30-late. Lunch is only Mon-Fr 12:00-15:00.
- Emirgan Park is free.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Istanbul (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).