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Private tour in Tel Aviv Shmuel B
Walking Tour of Tel Aviv-Jaffa
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I'm knowledgeable, experienced and passionate about Israel and would be delighted to show you the country. I was born in Israel but grew up in Ottawa, Canada, so I am a native English speaker. I have lived in Jerusalem with my family for more than 25 years and have been a licensed guide for more than 15 years. Click on "Read Reviews" below to hear what other clients have said about touring with me. Covid-19: I have had 2 vaccine shots plus a 3rd & 4th booster as recommended by the Israel Ministry of Health. Israel is a deeply fascinating and varied country, as your guide I'll make sure you get the most out of your trip. I have created a set of special tours for ToursByLocals combining Archaeology, Art and Architecture; Religion, History and Culture. Here is a list of tours that I specialize in (if you can't find them on the TbL site please message me for more information). Jerusalem - 4 quarters & 3 religions Mount of Olives Jerusalem's Haram el-Sharif/Temple Mount, Religion & Politics City of David/ancient Jerusalem & Hezekiah's tunnel Jerusalem's Israel museum Herodium Masada En Gedi & Dead Sea Beit She'an - Roman Decapolis city Sussita/Hippos Around Sea of Galilee where Jesus lived & taught Caesarea, King Herod's port city Akko/Acre Mount Gerizim Crusader sites like Appolonia, Belvoir, Castelet, . . . Jericho Susiya Makhtesh (craters in Negev) Nabatean Spice Route I also take people "off the beaten track" into unique nature sites in Israel, walking and hiking , like Nahal Og, Wadi Qelt, Nahal Peratzim. I am also a photographer so if you are interested in seeing the country through a camera lens I can take you to unique and special places where you will be able to get great photos. I'm flexible and orient each tour to your interests. When you hire me as your guide it's your tour and it is at your pace. I am happy and able to explain Jewish, Christian and Muslim customs and traditions whatever your religious beliefs. Licensed tour guide, Israel Ministry of Tourism Licensed chauffeur
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Cultural, Historical, Architectural tour of Israel's Non-Stop City
Overview of your Tel Aviv tour
Between 1887-96 Jewish immigrants from Europe from the First Aliya settled north of Jaffa building the Neve Tzedek neighborhood. In 1906, Akiva Arye Weiss organized a group of 66 Jewish families from the Second Aliya and residents of Jaffa to get together to plan another neighborhood Ahuzat Bayit (“Homestead”) which was shortly renamed Tel Aviv. Walking along leafy Rothschild Blvd, one of Tel Aviv's first streets lets you experience some of its history. At the corner of Herzl St you can savor an espresso at Tel Aviv’s first ‘kiosk’. In 1919 Yehuda Magidovich arrived in Israel and became one of Israel’s most prolific architects building 500 buildings mostly in the eclectic style. After 1930s Jewish architects who had studied the architectural ideas of the Bauhaus school fled the rise of Nazism in Germany and converged on Tel Aviv. The result is that Tel Aviv has the largest concentration of International style buildings, recognized by UNESCO in 2003 when the “White City” was declared a World Heritage Site.
Your Tel Aviv tour itinerary
We'll meet at the Clock Tower and wander the alleyways of Old Jaffa going back to the time of the prophet Jonah to understand its history. We’ll check out an incredible sculpture called Orange Suspendu that connects to Jaffa’s history. We’ll visit the Tachana (Train “Station”) complex from 1892 and the new Park HaMesila (Railway Parkway). We'll walk along leafy Rothschild Blvd with its mix of old buildings and modern highrises. We'll walk along Tel Aviv's promenade which runs along Israel's coast.
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The Clock Tower, Yefet Street, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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