Tours(6)
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
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The Tel Aviv Museum of Art reflects the creative energy of the city itself, with major collections of Israeli, modern, and contemporary art in buildings that are part of the experience. A guided visit can focus on Israeli artists and the changing visual language of the country, international modern art, current exhibitions, photography, design, or the museum’s striking architecture. It works well as part of a wider Tel Aviv day, together with the White City, Neve Tzedek, Jaffa, or the city’s food and market scene. The museum offers a way to understand Tel Aviv not only as a beach city, but as one of the places where Israeli culture continues to be argued over, shaped, and made.
Jaffa: Ancient Port, Arab Heritage & Tel Aviv’s Beginning
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Jaffa is one of the oldest ports on the Mediterranean, with a long history of trade, pilgrimage, conquest, and local Arab life. Its old lanes, harbour, churches, mosque, flea market, and sea views offer a different perspective on the Tel Aviv coast. A private walk can focus on Jaffa’s biblical and Christian traditions, Ottoman and Arab heritage, food, local markets, contemporary art, or the relationship between Jaffa and the newer city of Tel Aviv beside it. Jaffa’s story is one of continuity and change. An ancient port has remained a place of arrival, while the city around it has been reshaped by trade, migration, conflict, tourism, and the rise of Tel Aviv.
Las colinas de Judea, tierra de cuevas
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Descubre las estribaciones de Judea con Eli Romanovsky en un día privado entre paisajes bíblicos, ciudades antiguas y mundos escondidos bajo tierra. Podemos comenzar con la vista desde Tel Azekah sobre el valle de Elah, tradicionalmente relacionado con la historia de David y Goliat. Desde allí, continuaremos hacia Beit Guvrin, donde generaciones de habitantes excavaron viviendas, sistemas de agua, cámaras funerarias, talleres y refugios en la roca caliza blanda. Las cuevas de Beit Guvrin revelan un mundo que resulta fácil pasar por alto desde la superficie. Podremos caminar por antiguas cámaras, columbarios, cisternas, cuevas pintadas y pasadizos que cuentan la historia de la vida en esta región a lo largo de muchos siglos. Para quienes prefieren una experiencia más activa, el recorrido puede incluir un complejo de escondites de la época de Bar Kojba. Otras posibilidades son visitar una granja de cabras y participar en un taller de elaboración de queso, conocer la Cueva de las Estalactitas de Avshalom o añadir una actividad relacionada con la seguridad y la defensa personal. El recorrido se puede adaptar a familias con niños, viajeros interesados en la historia bíblica o grupos que simplemente buscan un día variado fuera de Jerusalén.
Ashkelon: Philistines, Sea & Ancient Cities
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Ashkelon combines a broad Mediterranean beach with the remains of one of the southern Levant’s oldest and most important cities. Canaanites, Philistines, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and later communities all left their mark here. A private visit can include the ancient city gates, earth ramparts, Roman and Byzantine remains, the coast, and the story of Ashkelon’s place in biblical and regional history. Ashkelon’s long story shows how a coastal city can be both local and international, shaped by the sea, trade, migration, and the powers competing for the southern Levant.
Caesarea: Rome, Herod & the Mediterranean
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Caesarea was built by King Herod as a grand Mediterranean port, with an artificial harbour, palace, theatre, hippodrome, temples, and aqueducts. Later, it became an important Roman, Byzantine, Crusader, and Ottoman centre. A private visit can focus on Herod’s ambition, Roman entertainment, the harbour city, early Christianity, or the changing role of the coast in the history of the region. Walk through the theatre, palace area, harbour, streets, and fortifications, then continue to nearby beaches, wineries, or historic towns if desired. Caesarea was built to announce power, connect Judea to Rome, and turn a difficult stretch of coast into a city facing the wider Mediterranean world.
The Hills of Judea: Cave Land
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Explore the Judean foothills with Eli Romanovsky on a private day of biblical landscapes, ancient cities, and underground worlds. Begin with the view from Tel Azekah across the Elah Valley, traditionally associated with David and Goliath. From there, continue to Beit Guvrin, where generations of people cut homes, water systems, burial chambers, workshops, and hiding places into the soft limestone beneath the hills. The caves at Beit Guvrin reveal a world that is easy to miss from above ground. Walk through ancient chambers, columbaria, cisterns, painted caves, and passages that tell the story of life in the region over many centuries. For those who want a more active day, the tour can include a Bar Kokhba hiding complex. Other options include a goat farm and cheese-making workshop, the Avshalom Stalactite Cave, or a security and self-defence experience. This private tour can be shaped around your group, whether you are travelling with children, interested in biblical history, or simply looking for a varied day beyond Jerusalem.
Guides(9)
Shai Schupack
Verified ✓Dr. Shai Schupack is a licensed Israeli tour guide, educator, and researcher based in the Golan Heights. He leads in-depth field tours across the Golan Heights, Upper Galilee, Hula Valley, and Galilee. Shai holds a master’s degree in International Relations and a doctorate in Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology. His work brings together archaeology, historical geography, the history of ancient Israel, the Hebrew Bible and its historical context, Roman and Byzantine settlement, and the political geography of Israel’s northern borders. Alongside his work as a guide, Shai teaches and lectures on the history and geography of Israel and the modern Middle East. His areas of teaching include Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, with attention to the formation of states, borders, communities, water, and regional power. Shai also educates and trains future licensed Israeli tour guides. His tours are structured as serious field study: reading the landscape alongside archaeological evidence, historical sources, and the wider regional context.
David Ha'ivri
Verified ✓Exploring Israel requires more than following a map. It demands a guide who reads the stone alleys, the shifting topography, and the human landscape with effortless clarity. David Ha’ivri brings travelers directly into the living pulse of the land. Decades of boots on the ground across historical routes, urban centers, and rugged trails allow him to navigate every situation with unshakeable calm. Street congestion, unexpected site closures, weather shifts, and logistical hurdles are handled with fluid adaptability. Behind his quiet poise stands an instinctive command of the terrain, ensuring every transition feels seamless. Travelers quickly discover that depth of knowledge does not have to feel heavy. As an educator and professional guide, David possesses the rare ability to unpack complex historical layers, biblical narratives, and regional realities without academic podium talk. He presents centuries of context through engaging, grounded storytelling that speaks equally to first, time visitors and seasoned scholars. Complex ideas become clear conversations. Serious history becomes an enjoyable, memorable journey. Client care defines every itinerary. Group dynamics vary, from families with young children needing shaded rest stops to curious travelers pushing for rigorous hikes. David listens closely, reads the room, and tailors the pace to fit the exact physical and personal needs of the group. Safety is never an afterthought. It is woven into every decision, route selection, and local interaction. Travelers move through busy markets, narrow alleyways, and quiet desert paths with complete peace of mind, fully protected by a guide who knows the ground intimately. A tour with David Ha’ivri goes beyond checking off landmark boxes. You walk alongside a trusted mentor who makes ancient stones speak, opens doors to authentic local encounters, and guarantees an experience that is safe, enriching, and unforgettable.
מלסץ' גלה
Verified ✓שמי מלסץ' גלה, מורת דרך מוסמכת המדריכה בעברית ובאמהרית. אני מזמינה אתכם להצטרף אליי לחוויות הדרכה ייחודיות, לסיורי עומק מרתקים ולמפגשים בלתי נשכחים ברחבי הארץ — המשלבים היסטוריה, תרבות, טבע, אנשים וסיפורים מקומיים. טיולי נשים ייחודיים טיולים מעצימים ומגבשים לנשים ברחבי הארץ, המשלבים טבע, תרבות, היסטוריה, חיבורים אנושיים ואווירה נעימה ומיוחדת. זיכרון יעקב וגני הנדיב סיור עומק היסטורי ומרגש בין סיפורי המושבה הראשונה, האדריכלות הנוסטלגית והיופי המרהיב של גני הנדיב. לצד הנופים וההיסטוריה, נפגוש סיפורים אנושיים, ערכי קהילה וחיבורים בין העבר לבין החברה הישראלית של היום. נתניה – קולינריה, אמנות וסיפור מקומי היכרות צבעונית ומפתיעה עם נתניה דרך סצנת אמנות הגרפיטי, טעמים מקומיים וסיור קולינרי בשוק העירוני — מהשווקים העשירים והטעימים בארץ. חוויה אותנטית המחברת בין אמנות, אוכל, אנשים והסיפורים שמאחורי העיר. ירושלים – בין עבר להווה סיורים קסומים בסמטאות ירושלים, המחברים בין סיפורי העיר העתיקה לבין ירושלים התוססת של ימינו. נגלה את ההיסטוריה, התרבות והאנשים שמאחורי המקומות, ונחווה את ריבוי הפנים והקסם הייחודי של העיר. למי מתאימים הסיורים? כמדריכה מוסמכת לילדים ולבני נוער, אני מתאימה את הסיורים למשפחות, לקבוצות, למוסדות ולקהלים מגוונים. התוכן מועבר בגובה העיניים, באופן נגיש, חווייתי ומהנה — כך שכל משתתף ומשתתפת, בכל גיל, יוכלו להתחבר, ליהנות ולצאת עם חוויה משמעותית.
Yehuda Folberg
Verified ✓Private tour guide, discovering Israel's history, culture, and landscapes, with a taste of innovation and cuisine, blending tradition and modernity.
Kim
Verified ✓Shalom! I’m Kim, a licensed tour guide based in the Lower Galilee. I made aliyah to Israel twenty years ago, and I feel incredibly fortunate to call this fascinating country home. I love sharing Israel’s natural beauty, rich landscapes, and thousands of years of history with visitors from around the world. But what I enjoy most is helping people understand the Israel beyond the headlines. Israel is a complex, sometimes challenging, and always fascinating place, and I love bringing those complexities to life, while showcasing the magic, beauty, and spirit of this remarkable country.
Eli Romanovsky
Verified ✓Eli Romanovsky is a licensed Israeli tour guide who has been guiding visitors through Israel’s museums, ancient sites, cities, and landscapes since 2008. He leads tours in English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, and Hindi. Eli combines local knowledge with a warm, personal approach, planning private tours around each group’s interests, pace, and priorities. Eli holds a BA in Structural Linguistics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His tours bring together history, culture, city life, museums, and the outdoors. With experience in both guiding and travel operations, he is well suited to visitors looking for a flexible, well-planned private itinerary. He holds a BA in Structural Linguistics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and specializes in tailor-made tours that blend history, culture, city life, museums, and the outdoors. With experience in both guiding and travel operations, Eli is an excellent choice for visitors seeking a flexible, thoughtfully planned itinerary shaped around their interests.
Joe Freedman
Verified ✓Joe Freedman holds an M.A. in education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a doctorate in education (EdD) from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. He moved to Israel from the US in 1980 and lives with his family in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Gilo. For many years he served as Director of the Ramah Programs in Israel. In 1996 he earned his tour guide license issued by Israel’s Ministry of Tourism. Joe has been the Tour Educator/Guide for many educational and religious tours, especially synagogue and church tours, and has experience working with all age groups and religious backgrounds. In recent years Joe has guided several Birthright-Israel trips (age 18-32) and is scheduled to guide more groups in the coming months. Joe is also licensed to drive – and guide – in a car or van approved by the Ministry of Tourism. Moreover, Joe has also designed and led educational tours in Spain and Poland. He often uses Israeli music in his guiding and he is also a certified Israeli folk dance instructor. Contact Joe for information about: - Private tours for individuals, couples, families with young children (or multi-generation) or just a group of friends. - Synagogue or church groups; pilgrimages; interfaith groups. - Special interest groups (e.g., focus on hiking, archaeology and ancient history, modern history and sociology, geopolitics, music and dance, spirituality, and so on ) - Educational institutions and missions (school study tours, school boards, university seminars, community center staff, Federations, etc.) - Bar/Bat Mitzva or other lifecycle celebrations
Morris Tzemach
Verified ✓I’m Morris, a Galilee-born guide, farmer, and storyteller, guiding since 1988. Come with me to meet the people, hear the stories, and taste the food that help you know this country from within. About me I was born in Moshav Margaliot, on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, and the Galilee is my home. Alongside guiding, I also grow mangoes and lychees. On my tours, we’ll get to know the country through its people: their stories, traditions, kitchens, and everyday lives. We’ll follow village roads, meet local families, discover small wineries and dairies, and enjoy the smells and flavours of food prepared in home courtyards. These encounters are part of the journey, just as much as the landscape and the historical sites. I am a licensed guide and have been guiding since 1988, with an academic background in Geography and Israel Studies. I guide in English, Hebrew, and Arabic, and lead tours throughout Israel, with a special affection for the Galilee, where I was born and have lived my life. On the Golan Heights, I also bring a personal perspective: I served as a paratrooper and took part in the 1973 war. I collect stories as well as tell them, and some have found their way into my books about the Galilee, Tiberias, and Rosh Pina. In Rosh Pina, we can follow the stories back to the houses and streets where their characters lived. If you would like to take some of those stories home, my Hebrew book “סיפורים ראשפינאים” (Rosh Pina Stories) brings together the people, houses, and tales of the old village. Drawing on stories told by its farmers, it introduces the pioneers, generous hosts, artists, and unusual characters whose lives became part of Rosh Pina’s history. The book is available to purchase directly from me; contact me to order a copy.
Sela Schein
Verified ✓Sela is a licensed Israeli tour guide with over 20 years of experience. Based in the Galilee, she specializes in family walks, wild food foraging, outdoor cooking and learning through experiences on the trail. Her tours also explore art, history and the connections between people and places. She graduated with honors from Bezalel’s Jewelry and Fashion Department and now teaches contemporary jewelry at Tel Hai University. A practicing artist who exhibits in Israel and abroad, she also works in metalwork and lighting design. The landscape around her inspires both her guiding and her creative work.