Tour of Old Jaffa – Where it all began | The history of Jaffa from its founding to the present day
Technical details
Tour times
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Price
Meeting point
Will be delivered after registration.
We will tour the alleys of the old city of Jaffa, from Clock Square through the Kikar Kedumim area to the port, we will discover who the people who built the city and lived in it, we will talk about oranges and Napoleon, among other things...
Tour structure:
The iconic Clock Square - who put this clock here?
We will hear about the history of Jaffa from its founding to the present day, names and traditions, the story of the clock tower, and we will enter the Old City.
Andromeda Rocks - Jaffa in Greek Mythology
The impressive Kedumim Square - why is there a church here?
We will hear about Christianity in Jaffa, about the archaeology that is hidden beneath us, and see the Zodiac Fountain.
Summit Garden - The Top of the Hill
We will cross the Bridge of Wishes, reach an amazing view of the city of Tel Aviv that grew far beyond Jaffa, where the Palace Gate statue is also located, and see remains that the Egyptians left behind.
The alleys of the old city - what luck?
We will see Ran Morin's famous orange sculpture, the magical galleries, the old lighthouse and the house of Simon the Tanner. We will visit a shop built inside a Crusader building that was turned into a Turkish bath.
Jaffa Port - The Gateway to the Land of Israel
We will get to know the port, understand its importance as a gateway to the Holy Land, and hear the stories that made it legendary. We will see the Armenian monastery and learn about its connection to Napoleon.
Guide details:
Daphna Shapir
"I graduated with honors with my degree in history and archaeology at Ben-Gurion University, which made me fall in love with ancient times and know how to learn more, expand my interests to include art, architecture, culture, languages, and even astronomy, and want to be a guide."
⬤ Certified tour guide.
⬤ Instructor on a variety of topics, from history, archaeology, architecture to culinary arts and graffiti.
"As a guide, I get to lead people, introduce them to new places, bring the stones to life, and instill in them the enthusiasm and love for our country and all the wonderful things it has."
