Jerusalem, Israel
Tours Delivered,
Since Aug 19, 2021
2.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #46369
I am a 7th generation Israeli, a tour guide (since 1978) and an archaeologist (1985). Along these years I guided thousands of people. Guiding is my full-time work and passion. English (fluent), Mandarin Chinese and Hebrew (fluent). I am an expert in archaeology, history, bible (Old and New Testaments), wine tours, photography and birds watching. As a part of my PhD, I am excavating (4 seasons) at Kursi Beach, a biblical period port city on the eastern bank of the Sea of Galilee. For transportation on the tours, I use an authorized vehicle (by the Ministry of Tourism) for private tours - Chevrolet Suburban (1+7). My approach is realistic and traditional at the same time. I am funny, sensitive and very patient with my clients of all ages. I was an area manager on archaeological excavation sites, including the famous site at Shiloh. As the Head of the East Asia Department of the Israel School of Tourism (by Haifa University), I am leading Israeli tour guides in Chinese language and culture studies. I guide in Israel, Egypt and Jordan and lead groups to Europe, Morocco and on Mediterranean cruises. Key Contributions: • Educational approach of both realistic and traditional perspectives, using humor and sensitivity. • Combining vast knowledge of Israel's history and archaeology with computer skills, creating series of multimedia presentations of biblical archaeology. Presentations incorporate Biblical texts with archaeology and geography of ancient and contemporary Israel. • Adjusted approach to all ages and group structures. As an educator, guiding clients from different countries, religions and backgrounds. • Infusing my tourists and audience with love to Israel and its heritage All my tours can be customized, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions Licensed Tour Guide by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism Public Transportation Driver License Member of WFTGA - World Federation of Tourist Guide Association No restrictions apply to my tours
Jerusalem
Haifa
Tel Aviv
Ashdod

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3 reviews
He was smart, flexible and fun! My teenager kids boy and a girl both wanted to do different things and he was patience and fun. His car is very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend Iddo

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Dear Diana, Thank you so much for using my services as your tour educator and guide. I believe that a personalized and tailored experience is essential, and I’m glad I was able to deliver that for your family. I truly appreciate your kind words and the recommendation. It’s very motivating and means a lot to me. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any question or...
Iddo Katz is fabulous. Put together an all inclusive tours for 10 days including hotels. Visited every important sight and some off the beaten path. Talked in terms easily understood and answered all our questions whether at site or just general questions when we drove to the sites. He is brilliant about everything historic and up to date with anything important in Israel...

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Thank you for your kind words! It was my pleasure to provide an all-inclusive tour experience, ensuring you visited some hidden gems. I'm thrilled to hear that my explanations were clear and that I could address all your questions. It's important to me to stay well-informed about Israel's history, and I strive to keep up with current events. Your recommendation means a...
Wow! What a great day!! Iddo is an amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, respectful professional guide!! The best money I have ever spent!! We had a very tight schedule and he planned a very comprehensive tour that met all of our wishlist requirements. He navigated us through any language barriers and was well known by all of the locals!! The stop for lunch at a local...

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Thank you for choosing me as your local guide and tour educator. It was indeed a great experience. I'm glad that despite the stressful time frame, we were able to cover a variety of sites and topics. And we even managed to add on to the original plan. Definitely gave a quality taste and a desire for more trips. I look forward to offering good service and hope our paths...