The 15 Best Jaffa & Old Port Tours in Tel Aviv

1.Tel Aviv Jaffa Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · from $62Our pick

Ride with Michael, also known as Mikey Bikey, on a private three-hour tour through Tel Aviv and Jaffa. You’ll cover seaside paths, historic markets, Jaffa Port, local food stops, and parts of modern Tel Aviv, with bike rental included. The route can include crowded streets and market lanes, so confidence on a bike matters.

“The bike tour was good. The only wish I had was to include the White City, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.”

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2.Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk from The Setai Tel Aviv through Jaffa’s old lanes, courtyards, galleries, artisan shops, and flea market with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll visit St. Peter’s Church, hear stories tied to Jonah and the Whale, photograph the Old Port, and finish at Park HaTachana. The tour lasts about two hours and includes stairs and uneven ground.

“Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Daniel unseren Guide! Er hat uns eine tolle Tour geboten. Die Tour dauerte ca. 2 Stunden und man hat viel gesehen und erfahren können”

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3.Jaffa & Carmel Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Spend six hours walking from Jaffa’s sea views and St. Peter’s Church through Neve Tzedek, Florentin, Nahalat Binyamin, Herzl Street, and Rothschild Boulevard. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with food tastings at Carmel Market. Guide Noam has earned special praise for her clear, engaging explanations.

“it is a good staring point to learn about Tel Aviv and it's history.”

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4.Best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Walking Tour – 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $99

Spend about seven hours walking from Old Jaffa through Neve Tzedek and Carmel Market to Florentin. You’ll see galleries, alleys, architecture, market food, and street art, with guides such as Yaron and Gal bringing local context. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and expect a group of up to 25 people.

“Great indepth tour of jaffa and southern Tel Aviv. Good stops at the Carmel market we're great and unique. Guide was knowledge and fun. Just go with a big bottle of water, hat and sunscreen. You're walking through the heat and sun and it will bear on you. Be prepared and you'll be great”

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5.City tour Tel-Aviv-Yafo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $200

Spend about four hours with a private guide exploring Neve Tzedek, Jaffa’s old streets and port, the Mediterranean promenade, and Tel Aviv’s UNESCO-listed White City. The route can be shaped around your interests, with local food, history, translation, and personal guidance included. Victoria is one named guide.

“Victoria was a great tour guide and the tour itself is very "free flowing". She will taylor it to what most interests u. For me, I wanted to do a more historical tour and she did not disappoint with her knowledge of Tel Aviv and Jaffa history!”

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6.Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $39

Explore Jaffa with an English-speaking guide such as Alina, moving from Clock Tower Square through the Old City, Mahmoudiya Mosque, Kdumim Square, Flea Market, St. Peter’s Church, and the ancient port. Expect about 2 kilometers of walking, stairs, hills, coastal views, local stories, and time to browse shops.

“Great information, eye opener about the city and culture. An amazing experience.”

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7.Tel Aviv & Jaffa Urban Bike Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $70Top rated

Explore Tel Aviv and Jaffa by bike with Yalla Bikes, led by guides such as Jake and Raphi. Expect a private, flexible ride through Rothschild Boulevard, Carmel Market, Jaffa Port, the flea market, Habima Square, and the old port area, with photo stops, local tips, and light history along the way.

“I can think of no better way to see Tel Aviv. The tour guide Jake was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I learned a ton about the city and got to see areas I never would have gone to. The bike was extremely comfortable and fun to ride. I highly suggest taking a portion of your day and doing this tour. You won't regret it!”

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8.Jaffa and Neve Tzedek walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $60

Start at The Setai Tel Aviv at 9:45 a.m. for a two-hour walk through Jaffa and Neve Tzedek. You’ll see the coast, old city lanes, flea market, and early Tel Aviv architecture. Merona Levinstein has led some departures, though the guide may vary. The tour ends in Neve Tzedek.

“Great guide. Interesting tour of Jaffa. We did the 2-3 hr tour. Some continued on after lunch to the surrounding areas. Again, one of my favorite and educated guides and I’ve traveled some.”

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9.Tel Aviv and Jaffa Most Exciting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews

Spend about five hours with a private guide, often Levi Zelkind, touring ancient Jaffa and modern Tel Aviv by foot and vehicle. See St. Peter’s Church, the Ilana Goor Museum, Rothschild Boulevard, the UNESCO-listed White City, Sarona, Tel Aviv port, and Nahalat Benyamin. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for up to four people.

“Excellent Levi was an outstanding guide I would highly recommend. 7 stars”

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10.Private Tour in Jaffa, Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

Spend about six hours with a private guide tracing Jaffa’s port history, Neve Tzedek’s transformation, Rothschild Boulevard’s early Tel Aviv story, the UNESCO-listed White City, and Sarona’s German Templar past. Hotel pickup to Jaffa is included, while taxis between later stops and food are extra. The tour ends at Sarona Market.

“The tour guide was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable. She spoke fluent English, and provided a really great tour. I highly recommend this option.”

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11.Tel Aviv; Jaffa Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $59

Join a local guide for a 90-minute walk through Jaffa Old City, Shuk Hapishpishim, Kdumim Square, St. Peter’s Church, and the ancient port. Expect about 2 km of walking, stairs, and hills. Mosque and church visits depend on prayer times and opening hours, while Andromeda’s Rock is temporarily closed for renovations.

“They did not show up or respond to messages. I walked 4 km to the meeting spot and then stood in the blazing sun for 30 minutes waiting on them - still nothing.”

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12.Discovering downtown Tel Aviv Street art and ancient Jaffa!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Join licensed guide Daniel Rozalis for a private four-hour walk through downtown Tel Aviv’s street art and Jaffa’s 3,000-year-old port. Expect sharp discussion of Israeli society, biblical stories, Jewish and Arab connections, and a modern market finish. The tour starts on Elifelet Street and ends at Jaffa Flea Market.

“Daniel was so incredibly personable and organized and made the entire trip so much fun and fun so smoothly. He was so flexible and open to change the itinerary based on our group’s individual needs and preferences!”

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13.Jaffa Cultural Stories and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $21Best value

Spend about an hour in Jaffa with Doris Hiffawi, an Arab Christian host whose family has made coffee for generations. Over cardamom coffee, tea, and pastries, she shares personal stories about growing up Christian in a mainly Muslim area and discusses identity, culture, and women’s lives in Jaffa.

“I went to Dorris's home on a tour offered by the Tel Aviv municipality. She served us coffee from her family's special blend and one of the best baklawas I ever tasted. But the best part was her stories about her own life, about the demographics Read more”

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14.Tel Aviv & Old City of Jaffa – Tiny group from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $139

Start near the Dan Panorama Hotel at 10:00 a.m. and walk through Neve Tzedek, the Suzanne Dellal Centre, HaTachana, and Old Jaffa. A licensed guide explains Tel Aviv’s modern growth and Jaffa’s long past. Groups are capped at 10, with the tour ending at Jaffa’s Clock Tower after about three hours.

“Historical content was so interesting. He also pointed out places in Jaffa to explore after the tour.”

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15.2-Hour Jaffa Flea Market Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Spend two hours tasting your way through Jaffa’s flea market with an English- or Hebrew-speaking guide. Expect Libyan kuskus, Middle Eastern pastries, local craft beer, and modern Israeli dishes, plus stories about Turkish, North African, Balkan, and Eastern European food traditions. Guides such as Yan, Ohad, and Orel have led especially well-received tours.

“This is a must do on your trip to Tel-Aviv. Words cannot describe how fantastic this tour was for us. Yan’s passion about Israeli culture and food was intoxicating: surprise after surprise, stall after stall we were immersed in millennia of history and politics and traditional food. Every single element of this tour was meticulously planned and just like a Michelin star meal it came together like a beautiful symphony to surprise and delight us. Loose yourself in the flavours and history and just go with the flow of this tour, you’ll come out buzzing and be left wanting more.”

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