Top Tel Aviv Audio Guides

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll spot the signs of the salvation-seeking pioneers who called the port city home. Join me, Tomer Chelouche, a Tel Aviv city guide, as we uncover Jaffa's overlooked gem—the Noga neighborhood. Wander through the former American-German colony, tracing its rich history from Gesher Theater to its heart. Explore the area's wooden balconies, remnants of the first American settlers in 1866, and hear tales of Rolla Floyd, the colony's pioneer. Discover houses left by Americans, acquired by Germans, and the Beit Immanuel Guesthouse, once Kaiser Wilhelm II's retreat. Stroll the charming streets, immersed in the stories of love, jealousy, and transformation that shaped this vibrant enclave. This tour tells the unusual story of devoted American and, later, German Christians who came to settle in the Holy Land in the mid-1800s with the hopes of finding salvation. Their story deviates from the mainstream narrative told at Jaffa’s more touristic sites.

Layers of local history await you in the trendy Gan HaHashmal Neighborhood. It started as a luxury neighborhood, constructed by the financial elite of 1920’s Tel Aviv. Alas, over the years it crumbled down and was in a dire state of urban decay up until the 1990’s. Transformed from a particularly dubious area, the neighborhood made a remarkable comeback in recent years. Gan HaHashmal is once again a highly coveted area in the heart of the city. As you stroll through its streets you will feel the positive vibes that ooze from the unique designer shops and from the fashionable cafes and restaurants. To uncover the magnificent history of the Gan HaHashmal neighborhood follow this DIY tour that will unveil the intriguing stories that lie dormant in each stylish building that you see. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Explore Tel Aviv by bike to explore some of the city’s key highlights, from the beach-front promenade to Rothschild Boulevard. Bike paths and off-road trails make Tel Aviv a great place to bike, but linking up destinations on bike-friendly routes can be a challenge. Riding with a guide keeps you on fun and safe roads, with plenty of stops to learn about local history, culture, and landmarks.

On this self-guided walking tour through Neve Tzedek, you'll take a break from the non-stop city and find history in its first neighbourhood. Neve Tzedek was the first Jewish neighbourhood outside the walls of ancient Jaffa, and the beginning of what’s now Tel Aviv, built by Aron Chelouche in 1887 so he could escape the inner-city crowds. Allow me, Tomer, a tour guide and Aron’s great-great-great grandson, to show you the narrow and picturesque streets dotted around the neighbourhood, and bring its stories to life. I’ll also show you the house of my forefathers on our way to Chelouche Bridge – which was built especially so my great-great-great grandfather could travel into town. Discover Neve Tzedek's secrets: shutter signals, a $100 million house, free movies at Eden Cinema, historic feuds, its Parisian roots, and a Nobel balcony. Give yourself at least 40 minutes to fully explore and appreciate Tel Aviv’s petit Paris.

On this self-guided circular tour through Jaffa, you'll you’ll hear the stories behind its beautifully restored and preserved buildings. Old Jaffa’s long and twisted tale is filled with familiar characters: Alexander the Great, the Crusaders, and even Napoleon. The city’s collection of artists’ quarters and urban parks overlooking the Mediterranean Sea make it a unique area to explore and enjoy. You’ll follow in the footsteps of a few historic characters who spent time here. Tomer, your tour guide, will tell you about the city’s long history and how archaeological findings from the times of the pharaohs were discovered in these gardens. He’ll also peel back the area’s layers of history and share how his family, the Chelouche family, helped modernise Jaffa. You’ll also be able to make a wish on top of the Wishing Bridge before heading to the highest point in Old Jaffa. By the end of this almost circular route, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for this port city’s history.