OLD YAFO AND TEL AVIV WALKING TOUR
Some of the Old Yafo sites we can visit that day include:
Clock Tower by the Old City Jaffa gates - One of the 6 built in Israel
by the Ottoman Sultan (1901) to commemorate his 25th year of reign.
Jaffa Beach- From this vantage point, see the amazing view of
Tel Aviv's Skyline, Jaffa's Old City and the Mediterranean Sea.
Andromeda’s Rocks- Jaffa has been a port city entrance to Israel
from Biblical times (for example, Jonah fled by
boat from this location). See the reason Jaffa became the
successful port it became.
Jaffa board walk-including former hospital of Napolean’s wounded
French troops & Old Jaffa Port.
Speed Boating - Optional
Alleyways of Old Jaffa & Artist Colony- Many of the historic Jaffa buildings have been turned into Art Galleries.
Old Shul of Jaffa- Built in 1740 for Jewish Businessmen
from Constantinople. Today it is operated by the Libyan
Jewish community.
Weird Hanging Tree- Suspended in mid-air. An amazing example of Israeli innovation.
Old Jaffa Visitors Center- Authentic remains of Jaffa through the ages.
Fun sound & light show.
Top of Old Jaffa- Amazing panoramic view of the surrounding
coastal area including the Tel Aviv Skyline.
Ramses 2 gate- Entrance to the former palace of
Ramses 2nd, believed to be the same Pharoah as the one in
Shemos (Exodus) where the Jews left Egypt from slavery to freedom.
Old City Walls of Jaffa & Jerusalem Gate - Only Entrance way to
Old Jaffa (except the sea). The road outside of it leads
directly to the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.
Jaffa Shuk- We will visit and shop in this authentic Middle Eastern Market
Oldest Train Station in the Middle East - The train line from Jaffa to Jerusalem became operational in September 1892. It continued operations until 1998. Today, it's a trendy place with lots of restaurants (including a Mehadrin option), galleries and charming stores.
Lunch at the Train Station
or
Lunch at Tel Aviv's Old Port
Or
Lunch at the Azrieli Mall Towers restaurants -If we take this option we can see an amazing view from the 49th floor of a skyscraper.
Migdal Shalom (Peace Towers)- Tel Aviv’s first school and later the Middle East's first skyscraper. Inside is Israel’s first modern mall and 3D models dedicated to Tel Aviv.
Rothchild Boulevard- location where Tel Aviv started on sand dunes.
Independence Hall- Israel’s first Prime Minister Ben Gurion famously
declared Israel’s Independence here on May 14, 1948.
Tel Aviv's White City- UN heritage site.
Pagoda house - Weird house from the 1920’s. A must see for one who
love’s architecture or those who appreciate the unusual.
Other Tel Aviv options can include:
Independence Hall - Israel’s first Prime Minister Ben Gurion famously
declared Israel’s Independence here on May 14, 1948.
Carmel Market - Tel Aviv's trendy food marketplace and flea market
Sharona - The newly restored Old Germany Colony. It was the most expensive restoration work in Israeli history.
Coffee at The First Kiosk - The first business in Tel Aviv of any kind (originally, businesses were not meant to be in Tel Aviv in any form, because they wanted to keep it residential.) Ultimately, they decided to allow this business, which was at the time a place to buy food, because they felt a modern city needs businesses. From this business, Tel Aviv will become one of the business capitals of the world
* This full day tour includes your private tour guide and personalized itinerary. Cost is $650 (bring as many people as you would like for no extra charge). No vehicle required. Admissions extra, but minimal (only Independence hall and Jaffa’s visitor center have admission).
