Discover 4000 years of history in the quaint alleyways of Old Jaffa. In a magical nighttime atmosphere, we'll explore the Old City and hear the stories, tales and legends of the many empires and personalities who have lived here over the millennia.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $729.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
With a magical night-time atmosphere, we'll wander the streets and alleyways of Old Jaffa, discovering its stories, tales and legends.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Explore Old Jaffa by night - Private Tour lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $363 per person for this Tel Aviv experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $729. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is We'll meet in front of the Jaffa Clock Tower. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by My Israeli Guide.
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Samuel's tour of Jaffa was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, patient, entertaining, thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend using Samuel as a tour guide.
Thanks so much for your very kind review! I had a lovely time exploring Jaffa with you both and am delighted to hear that the feeling was mutual. I hope to welcome you back to Israel in the future.
Samuel was an excellent guide for our evening tour of Jaffa. He’s is super friendly and amazingly knowledgeable about all things Israel. The evening walk through ancient Jaffa was a delight and Samuel was very attentive, making sure we were happy throughout the tour, and adjusting the pace appropriately. I would definitely recommended Samuel if you’re thinking about a guide anywhere in Israel. He is friendly, personable and a total expert!
Thanks so much for this very kind review! I had a super time exploring Jaffa with you and am delighted you enjoyed yourself so much. I hope to welcome you back to Israel in the future!
Jacob’s skill in storytelling helped to bring Jaffa town to life. He was able to transport out through the history of Jaffa in a fun yet informative way. I would def recommend this tour and Jacob, he is a phenomenal tour guide!
Thanks so much for your kind review! I had a great time exploring Jaffa with you and am really happy to hear that you found it both informative and fun - I want people to enjoy their vacations! I hope to be able to welcome you back to Israel in the future.
WOW!!!! The best tour ever!!! Samuel is a true storyteller!! The tour started at the clock tower and took us back to the beginning of time… as though we walked the streets with all the historical figures who walked there before us!! This is my 3rd tour with Samuel and I am looking forward to many more! Few guides manage to make Israel come alive as he does!!! Hands down THE BEST!!
If you charge over $600 for 2 hour trip, at least you can provide some snacks, drinks. There were no even water offered while guide made sure to bring his backpack with water just for himself. We were cold but but guide didn’t not have any suggestions but sit on the bench outside in the breeze and listen his stories. He was very knowledgeable but lack of service especially when he got paid over $600 just for 2 hours.
I'm devastated to hear that you were not happy with your experience as I set extremely high standards for myself. And so first, I'm really, genuinely, disappointed that the tour didn't meet your expectations. The cost is the specific price of an evening tour in Jaffa offered through the TripAdvisor/Viator website. A significant amount of the fee doesn't actually go to the guide. That's not a problem from my point of view but I thought it was worth clarifying as it may not be obvious. Also, the pricing isn't reflective of the cost of the personalised private day tours I offer for direct booking which are all custom-built based on people's interests and budget. I went back to look over the tour description. It does state clearly what is included (licensed tour guide, entry fees) but it doesn't explicity state that refreshments aren't included and so I have made that change to hopefully avoid confusion in the future. The duration of the tour is indicated as 1-3 hours and the description says that "we'll wander the alleyways of Old Jaffa, discovering its stories, tales and legends". I always begin every tour by emphasising that the tour is yours. That even though there is a timeframe, I'm not on the clock. And that I'd really like you to tell me how you're doing, if you'd like to change things up in the middle, if there's something to improve, if you want to stop for a coffee etc. Because I recognise this is sometimes difficult culturally and people don't want to offend, I check in regularly during the tour and make sure that you're interested in more stories, that you still have energy, if you'd like a break etc. And because it was a cool evening I asked if you were ok with the temperature and also offered to borrow my jacket. I always want the people I'm guiding to have the best time possible. Giving people a great experience is what gives me the greatest satisfaction. That's why I do my best to encourage real-time feedback throughout any tour because if there is anything you'd like to change, normally I can - and will. I was particularly sad to read this review as on a personal level I very much enjoyed meeting you both, getting to know you, exploring the winding alleyways of Jaffa together and answering all your very insightful questions. I hope that the rest of your trip here is fantastic. And, as I said on the night, if you have any questions at all or need any advice about the rest of your time here, you're welcome to be in touch and it would be my pleasure.
Samuel expertly weaves ancient folklore, historical narrative, current events and just the right dosage of dad jokes to provide a masterful Yafo touring experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to take a dive into Yafo’s rich history in a way that is both educational and entertaining.
Thanks so much for this very kind review. I'm delighted that you enjoyed yourself so much (and also the dad jokes which are an essential part of the experience!). I hope to be able to welcome you on more tours in the future.
We are so glad that we had a chance to explore old Jaffa by night with Samuel on one of our last nights in Israel. The many centuries of Jaffa came to life under the moonlight on a warm September evening. Samuel is a gifted story teller - his superb tour wove together histories, legends and lore (and lots of fun puns!). It was unforgettable. Samuel was also incredibly generous and went above and beyond before and after the tour too. We connected with him a few months earlier and gave us the best guidance when it came to planning our trip. He is also a great source of info about Israeli music and has a terrific podcast. Thank you Samuel!
Thanks so much for this very kind review! I had a great time exploring Jaffa with you both and am glad you enjoyed the puns! I’m also really happy that you found the rest of the advice helpful - I always want to help people have a great time here and am happy to help with all aspects of a trip no matter how long we’re actually together in the field. I hope to welcome you back here in the future!
Samuel’s tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Israel and one I would recommend to anyone planning theirs. Escaping the heat by exploring Old Jaffa by night, Samuel has a real talent at making the stories and the neighbourhood come alive.
Thanks so much for your very kind review! I had a great time exploring Jaffa with you all and am honoured you considered the tour such a highlight of your trip overall. I hope to be able to welcome you back to Israel again.
Samuel gave us an amazing interactive night tour of Jaffa enlivened by stories from various historical periods. Would highly recommend!
Thanks so much for this very kind review! I had a great time showing you around Jaffa and hope to be able to welcome you back to Israel in the future.
An absolutely incredible experience. Samuel gave an absolutely amazing tour of Jaffa making it interactive and tailoring it to our backgrounds (Classics and History). It was great fun and we learnt so much though stories and anecdotes. I cannot recommend Samuel highly enough!
Thanks for this very kind review! I really enjoyed showing you around Jaffa and am delighted you felt I was able to tailor things to your background - I always do my best to make things as personal as possible. I hope to welcome you back to Israel in the future!
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