Walks
Group walks in Tel Aviv to meet people, the easy way
Meet IRL TLV walks are easy-paced group walks in Tel Aviv, usually on Friday mornings, through Yarkon Park, along the promenade or around Jaffa. Walking side by side takes the pressure off eye contact, so talking to someone new feels natural — which is exactly why walks are popular with people who describe themselves as shy.
Routes are about four to six kilometers and flat, so you don't need to be athletic. The host keeps the group together and every so often suggests swapping walking partners, so you'll talk to several people by the end. Most walks finish at a café for anyone who wants to keep chatting.
Walks attract a wide mix: olim and expats in their first months, and Tel Avivians who want to widen their circle. Comfortable shoes, water and a hat in summer are all you need. The exact meeting point is sent with your ticket.
“We walk at conversation pace. Nobody gets left behind — I walk at the back.”
Upcoming events: Walks
How it works
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Pick an event
Find something that fits your week.
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RSVP with the host
Use the host's RSVP link or contact details in the event listing.
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Follow the host's instructions
Bookings, payments and confirmations are handled directly by the host.
Hosted by Meet IRL TLV? Our events use an application process on Luma instead.
Questions, answered
How fit do I need to be for a Meet IRL TLV walk?
Meet IRL TLV walks in Tel Aviv are flat and slow enough to talk the whole way, so any regular walker can join.
Where do Meet IRL TLV walks take place?
Meet IRL TLV walks usually run through Yarkon Park, along the Tel Aviv promenade or around Jaffa, with the meeting point sent with your ticket.
Are walks canceled in bad weather?
If heavy rain or a heat wave is forecast, we move the Meet IRL TLV walk to another date and email everyone with a ticket.
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