The "Ottoman Quarter" of Jaffa

We will get to know the Qishla (the prison that was turned into a hotel). The Saraya House (the government house and palace), the Jaffa Clock and the Mahmoudiyah (the central mosque complex, Jamaa al-Kabira). The Turkish Harahat (the passive) and all this in front of the Jaffa Clock and its many stories..

"Hidden alleys in Jaffa"

The lesser-known Jerusalem Gate and the stories of Abu Nabot. We will get to know the Exchangers Street, which was also the "Jewish Street of Jaffa." The Goldsmiths Street, known as the "Rich Street," and its large, red houses.

"The alleys of the summit garden"

A romantic continuation through the alleys, among galleries, houses and museums. We will get to know the first "Khan Zunana" synagogue in Old Jaffa. From there we will go down and up to the Ajami neighborhood.

"Ajami, the artistic architect"

The most beautiful neighborhood in Jaffa, with some of the most beautiful architecture in the country. The dramatic arches of Harun al-Rashid (A Thousand and One Nights). An architectural combination of new and old, a neighborhood that is constantly being renewed.. Views of the Jaffa slope and Jaffa Port. A visit to the colorful "Maronite Quarter."

"Europe in Israel - in Jaffa"

Magnificent houses and palaces along Yefet Street, mainly the "British Quarter." And later the "French Quarter" including the French Hospital and schools.

A house containing many Jews who came from the Jaffa Port to the Pioneer House in Jaffa for initial investments and from the Pioneer House went out into the wider world throughout the country, to Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion or Jaffa. We will describe the disturbances of 1911 in Jaffa and at the Pioneer House.

"Three religions and one God in Jaffa"

Q: A little about Jaffa

Jaffa is beautiful all year round, in the evening and throughout the day, in spring and autumn… Jaffa is cradled in Al-Bakhr (the bride of the sea) in Arabic, Jaffa from the days of the prophet Jonah, Jaffa of King Solomon and the bringing of the cedars of Lebanon from the port of Jaffa to Jerusalem… Jaffa has been inhabited in all historical periods and among the most ancient cities in the world, five thousand years of days and nights. The Egyptians were here, the Babylonians, the Persians, the Philistines, the Greeks, the Byzantine Romans, the Muslims, the Crusaders, the Mamluks, the Ottomans until the British and Israeli periods. Its location on a peninsula meant that they settled on the small hill that grew and became higher throughout the historical periods and, due to the unique topography, they were able to establish a seaport that grew over time. Jaffa has always been “the port of Jerusalem” and without Jaffa, it is difficult for Jerusalem to exist. Recently, many new neighborhoods have arisen and strict preservation of many houses is known as Jaffa gentrification.

Jaffa architecture and art at its best

Approached with spiciness and a smile

The technical details

Booking the tour

Open tour.

Tour times

Fridays at 10:00.

cost

Leave cash and we will return with the cost of the tour.

Meeting point

The Jaffa clock.

Guided tour in Jaffa: We will discover Jaffa in its hidden alleys, get to know several colorful neighborhoods, and get to know Jaffa through its different periods.

Tour location:

Old and New Jaffa

Jaffa is beautiful all year round., in the evening and throughout the day, in spring and autumn…

Jaffa is the cradle of El Bakhar (the bride of the sea) in Arabic, Jaffa from the days of the prophet Jonah, Jaffa of King Solomon and the bringing of the cedars of Lebanon from the port of Jaffa to Jerusalem…

Jaffa has been inhabited throughout all historical periods. And from the oldest cities in the world, five thousand years of days and nights.

The Egyptians were here, the Babylonians, the Persians, the Philistines, the Greeks, the Byzantine Romans, the Muslims, the Crusaders, the Mamluks, the Ottomans until the British and Israeli periods.

Its location on a peninsula This meant that they settled on the small hill that grew and became higher throughout historical periods, and due to the unique topography, they were able to establish a seaport that grew over time.

Jaffa has always been "the port of Jerusalem" and without Jaffa, it is difficult for Jerusalem to exist.

Recently, many new neighborhoods have been built and houses are being preserved more strictly. Many call it Jaffa gentrification.

Tour structure:

* Clicking on each section opens extended information.

We will get to know the Kishla (the prison that was turned into a hotel).
Saraya House (Government House and Palace)
The Jaffa Clock and the Mahmudiya (the central mosque complex, Jamaa al-Kabira).
The Turkish passive voice

And all this in front of the clock of Jaffa and its many stories..

The lesser-known Jerusalem Gate and the stories of Abu Nabot.
We will get to know the Exchangers Street, which was also the "Jewish Street of Jaffa."
Goldsmiths Street, known as "Rich Street" and its large, red houses.

"The Floating Orange," in which you can see a citrus tree seedling emerging from a clay pot between heaven and earth.

A romantic continuation through the alleys, between galleries, houses and museums.
We will get to know the first "Khan Zunana" synagogue in Old Jaffa.
From there we went down and up to the Ajami neighborhood.

The most beautiful neighborhood in Jaffa, with some of the most beautiful architecture in the country.
The eventful arcs of Harun al-Rashid (One Thousand and One Nights).
An architectural combination of new and old, a neighborhood that is constantly being renewed.
Scenic views of the Jaffa slope and Jaffa Port.
A visit to the colorful "Maronite Quarter."

Magnificent houses and palaces along Yafet Street, mainly in the "British Quarter."
And later the "French Quarter" includes the French Hospital and schools.

A house where many Jews came from the Jaffa Port to the Pioneer House in Jaffa for initial investments and from the Pioneer House they went out into the wider world throughout the country, to Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion or Jaffa.
We will describe the disturbances of 1911 in Jaffa and Beit Hehalutz.

Possibility of a self-guided tour of the flea market or the Greek market.

Galleries in the alleys of Old Jaffa

The Jaffa Clock

In the alleys of Jaffa

With the X-ray of Beh Laniado in the alleys of the zodiac signs in Jaffa

The Zodiac Fountain in Kedumim Square

In the courtyard of the Church of St. Anthony in Ajami

Above the Ajami Mosque in the Ajami neighborhood

Architecture in Ajami

Mahmoudiyeh Mosque for a view of Jaffa Tel Aviv

Armenian Monastery

Zodiac Alleys

There's nothing like Jaffa at night...the clock tower

Highlights of the tour - in video

Guide details:

Efi Nachmias

"Lives and breathes tourism for nearly three decades. Eclectically connected to the subtleties of tourism within the area"

◀ Graduate of the Military Academy in Kfar Maimon, majoring in Biological Studies of the Land of Israel, fighter and commander in the Golani.

◀ A member of the Jewish National Fund in the late 1980s with a lot of Zionist activity in the forest and on the trails.
The trips.

◀ Thousands of days of educational training and almost three decades of training for the general public.

◀ Graduate of Tadmor in Hotel Management, Land of Israel Studies, Tour Guide Course of the Ministry of Tourism in Wingate,

◀ Dozens of different courses and a lot of self-study.

Additional information and frequently asked questions

We are on our feet for 3 hours with the option of sitting at times, the walk is slow and pleasant for all ages.

Water, comfortable shoes, a hat, fruit or vegetable.

Jaffa is full of restaurants and cafes of all kinds.

The guidance is pleasant, spicy, professional on the one hand, and delivered with spice and a smile.

The wonderful customers who were on the tour with Efi Nachmias recommend!

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