Jaffa Walking Tour Ancient Port City History And Culture

Tour Overview

Step back 4,000 years on this Jaffa walking tour through one of the world’s oldest port cities. This Jaffa walking tour takes you through enchanting streets, colorful alleys, and hidden history with a professional guide who brings ancient and modern Jaffa to life. The Jaffa walking tour begins at the iconic Clock Square, reflecting Jaffa’s Ottoman and Turkish roots. From here, explore the captivating alleyways of the ancient harbor, where ships have sailed for millennia. Visit St. Peter’s Church, a Franciscan Catholic landmark tied to the journeys of the apostle Peter. See the Zodiac Sign Fountain, the renowned Jaffa Orange Tree hanging in mid-air, and continue through Raamses Gate to the Garden of Pinnacle with its panoramic Mediterranean views. The Jaffa walking tour takes you past Andromeda’s Rock, where Greek mythology says the princess was chained as a sacrifice to a sea monster before being rescued by Perseus. Walk through the Artists’ Quarter with its galleries and studios, and finish at the vibrant Jaffa Flea Market. This Jaffa walking tour operates in English on select days, approximately 2 hours. Meeting point at 09:00 at the Tourist Information Center, 2 Mrzuk Azar Street. An easy walking tour fit for all ages. The Jaffa walking tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand the ancient roots of modern Tel Aviv.