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Tel Aviv, Israel

Things to Do in Tel Aviv

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Most booked tours and tickets in Tel Aviv

Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

4.41,047 reviews12h
Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

4.3737 reviews10h
Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

4.3557 reviews10h
Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra and Acre Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra and Acre Day Trip from Tel Aviv

4.4409 reviews10h
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Tel Aviv

Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Tel Aviv

4.3321 reviews12h
Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

4.2102 reviews11h

Top sights in Tel Aviv

  1. 1Old Jaffa
  2. 2Tel Aviv Beach
  3. 3Carmel Market
  4. 4White City (Bauhaus)
  5. 5Neve Tzedek
  6. 6Rothschild Boulevard
  • The Beachfront Lifestyle: Tel Aviv's 14-kilometer coastline is the city's living room. From the family-friendly stretch at Metzitzim Beach to the volleyball games at Hilton Beach and the chic sunbeds at Banana Beach, the Mediterranean is central to daily life. Join locals for a morning 'Ofnidan' (bike ride) on the Tayelet promenade or a sunset drink at one of the many beachfront bars.
  • The Culinary Revolution: This is a city obsessed with food, from the bustling stalls of Levinsky Market (a paradise for spices and dried fruits) to the innovative chef restaurants in the Sarona Market complex. Don't just eat hummus—debate which joint serves the best (locals swear by Hummus Abu Hassan or Hummus HaCarmel). The food scene is a delicious mosaic of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and global influences.
  • Architectural Time Capsule: The 'White City,' with over 4,000 Bauhaus/International Style buildings, is an open-air museum of 1930s modernist design. Take a guided tour to appreciate the clean lines, rounded balconies, and 'pilotis' (stilts) designed for the Mediterranean climate, best seen along Rothschild Boulevard and Bialik Street.

Tickets and passes in Tel Aviv

4WD Masada Ein Gedi Judea desert Dead Sea adventure 4x4 Tour.

4WD Masada Ein Gedi Judea desert Dead Sea adventure 4x4 Tour.

5.026 reviews12h

Food and drink experiences in Tel Aviv

Day trips and outdoor activities from Tel Aviv

Private Bike Tour of Tel Aviv with Yalla Bikes

Private Bike Tour of Tel Aviv with Yalla Bikes

5.045 reviews2h 30m
Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Tel Aviv

Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Tel Aviv

4.736 reviews12h

Hidden gems in Tel Aviv

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

HaTachana (The Old Railway Station)

A beautifully restored 19th-century Ottoman railway station complex in Neve Tzedek, now a chic open-air shopping and dining precinct.

Beit Bialik

The restored home of Israel's national poet, Chaim Nachman Bialik, now a small museum dedicated to his life and work.

Charles Clore Park

A sprawling, grassy park on the coast between Jaffa and the Tel Aviv beach strip.

The Pagoda House

A bizarre and magnificent private residence on a corner of Montefiore Street, blending Chinese, Middle Eastern, and European architectural styles.

Simta (Alley) Theater

A tiny, legendary fringe theater located in a hidden alley off Nachalat Binyamin Street.

Day trips from Tel Aviv

Jerusalem

1 hour by train or bus

A profound journey from modern secularism to ancient spirituality. Jerusalem's Old City, a UNESCO site, contains the sacred spaces of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam within its walls, offering a completely different pace and atmosphere from Tel Aviv.

The Dead Sea & Masada

2 hours by car or guided tour

Experience the surreal landscape of the lowest point on Earth. Float effortlessly in the hyper-saline Dead Sea and then hike or take a cable car up to the mountaintop fortress of Masada for breathtaking desert views and dramatic history.

Caesarea & Haifa

1 hour north by train or car

A coastal journey through layers of history and stunning gardens. Explore the magnificent Roman and Crusader ruins at Caesarea National Park before continuing to Haifa to see the breathtaking Bahá'í Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Plan your Tel Aviv trip

Things to do in Tel Aviv: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Tel Aviv?+

Top sights include Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv Beach, Carmel Market and White City (Bauhaus). Away from the crowds, try HaTachana (The Old Railway Station) and Beit Bialik.

What are the most popular tours in Tel Aviv?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv (4.4 stars, 1,047 reviews); Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv (4.3 stars, 737 reviews); Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv (4.3 stars, 557 reviews).

How much do tours in Tel Aviv cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €26 and €709 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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