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Shuks are the perfect place to observe a bit of local action. Specializing in fresh produce and clothes, Carmel Market is Tel Aviv’s largest and busiest market. 

Old Jaffa is one of the best places to visit in Tel Aviv. Wander around the narrow alleys of Old Jaffa. This charming district of Old Jaffa boasts antiquities and original structures spanning the Byzantine, Crusader and Ottoman-eras.

Check out the Jaffa Port - one of the oldest ports in the world with a ton of restaurants, cafés, shops and culture. Also visit the Jaffa flea market - Shuk Hapishpishim - which has transformed into an epicenter of design, fashion, food and culture in Tel Aviv. It has great restaurants and some of the hottest nightlife spots.

Tel Aviv is a small city, but it has some amazing neighborhoods to explore. One of our favorites is Neve Tzedek with its cute coffee shops and boutiques. Neve Tzedek is Tel Aviv's SoHo. Trendy European restaurants sit alongside stylish bistros, and many al-fresco cafes turn into jazz bars and cocktail lounges at night. It has some of the city's premier art venues, including the Rokach House Museum and the Suzanne Dellal Centre and there is also a weekly farmers market in the Tachana, a restored railway station. Also check out the Shuk Levinsky area for some street art and gazoz!

Cafés by day, clubs by night, when in Tel Aviv, do as the locals do and take a stroll down Rothschild Boulevard. Wander down Tel Aviv’s most beautiful tree-lined boulevard and embrace the classic Bauhaus architecture. 

Sarona Compound, a 140-year-old former Templar colony, is the first culinary center of its kind in Israel. An 8,700-square-meter market houses dozens of specialty food shops from all around the world. Inside the market, you’ll find everything imaginable from Dutch cheese to waffle towers and even Asian buns.

Nothing beats walking – or cycling – along the seaside promenade, breathing in the fresh, salty air of the Mediterranean. 

Centrally located opposite the Sheraton Hotel, this beach is among Tel Aviv's busiest. Gordon Beach boasts volleyball courts and a lovely saltwater swimming pool, surrounded by lawns to lounge on. On the boardwalk you’ll find a myriad of restaurants serving huge portions of Israeli classics. After sundown, various outdoor beach bars provide sun-burnt partiers with some after hour fun with DJs, drinks and dancing.

One of the most beloved beaches in Tel Aviv. For those who get antsy laying around all day, there are beach volleyball courts in addition to a fitness trail to get a workout in the sun. On the Tel Aviv promenade, there are many restaurants and bars within close proximity, so you don’t have to go far to refuel.

On weekends, this beach is crowded with locals and foreigners flocking in to enjoy good food, plenty of umbrella-covered chairs and tables at the beach Cafe.

A heaven for foodies. Shila is always buzzing. The food is fancy, but the vibe is eclectic and energetic. Try the fish tartare wrapped in avocado!

Eyal Shani’s North Abraxas exemplifies the Tel-Aviv vibe- lively, fun and stylish yet simple and nonchalant. The food is creative and extremely well-executed.

Possibly the coolest spot in Tel Aviv, this outdoor hangout also has some of the best innovative Israeli dishes created under the supervision of Eyal Shani. 

Santa Katarina

If there's no space at Port Said, try this place.

Pop and Pope is an Asian-Fusion inspired chef restaurant with an amazing culinary and entertainment scene on the 14th floor of the Arbea Tower.

New must-visit Tel-Avivian restaurant all foodies will want to try!

Recognized as one of the best restaurants in the Middle East. Many things are sourced directly from the Jaffa Old Port.

Mashya embodies all of Israeli cuisine at its best.  The restaurant is an homage to this beautiful country: its roots, its products, its colours, its tastes and its spices. 

Dok

All ingredients are sourced from Israel. Fresh and delicious!

Abie

Amazing fish dishes.

One of the best Asian fusion restaurants in Tel Aviv.

Cichukai

Japanese inspired tapas. Fun and inventive dishes!

Onza

Popular bar and restaurant located in the bustling Shuk HaPishpeshim with a Turkish touch.

Cafe Popular

A delicious restaurant with a fun bar and a great vibe for a night out!

A trendy spot known for its buffet-style weekend brunch with endless rows of traditional Israeli salads and brunch items.

Falafel can be found on just about every street corner in Tel Aviv, but Hakosem is in a league of its own. Also try the Sabich!

Falafel Gabay

Known for its large portions of delicious falafel and sabich, Falafel Gabay is near the beach on Bograshov Street.

Sabich Oved

Our favorite Israeli street food dish consisting of pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, tahini and amba.


Levinsky Burekas

Best burekas in Shuk Levinsky.

For over 50 years, Abu Hassan has been the go­-to joint for Hummus and masabacha. Make sure to arrive before 3pm!

Dallal is a classic brunch spot in the enchanting Neve Tzedek neighborhood.

Great brunch spot in the Montefiore Boutique Hotel and a fun way to start the morning.

Classic brunch spot featuring the “Bucke tray” which is piled high with dollops of hummus, labane, roasted vegetables and tuna salad. The gooey chocolate chip cookies are also deserving of a special mention.

Yom Tom Cafe

Great brunch bites and fun vibes

Cafe Shneor

Neighborhood Tel Avivian cafe

A local gem with all the best breakfast and lunch offerings.

Cafe Levinsky 41

Known for its take on gazoz, a soda that was popular in Israel’s early years when it was sold from street kiosks. You have to see it to believe it!

Quality coffee and people watching. Located right on Dizengoff Square, Nahat Café is literally in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Serious coffee lovers only! Located near Neve Tzedek neighborhood, HOC also offers the best matcha in town.

Cafelix is a beautifully designed cafe with amazing coffee.

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One of the city’s most formidable nightclubs.

Located at Romano house - one of our favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv - with a rotating roster of DJs, film screenings, and freshly baked pizza courtesy of Eyal Shani, there’s a little something for everyone at TEDER.

A speakeasy-inspired craft cocktail lounge

Kuli Alma is an underground music and art-focused nightlife institution.

The Prince

Good drinks, better rooftop

Sputnik Bar

Fun party spot with a good outdoor seating area 

Outdoor bar and lounge.

Emesh

Great spot for nightlife - consists of four different spaces for eating, partying and chilling.

A multi-leveled exhibition space and creative studio by one of Israel’s most famed artists, Ilana Goor, who showcases her brass sculptures and metallic art pieces in an incredible display that culminates with a rooftop “art terrace” overlooking the Mediterranean.

Contemporary art gallery featuring exhibitions with big names from the local and international scene,

One of the greatest museums of modern art in the world.

A fascinating museum located within the campus of the Tel Aviv University. The museum chronicles Jewish life across the diaspora over thousands of years.

Ranked among the world’s leading art and archaeology museums, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem is a must. The museum houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, tons of Judaica and archaeological finds, an amazing sculpture garden and European and modern art.

More than one million visitors a year walk through Yad Vashem, Israel’s living memorial to the millions murdered in the Holocaust. Visitors follow a route that presents stories from a Jewish perspective of life in Europe prior to Hitler’s rule, Nazi persecution in World War II, and survivor testimonies.

The City of David is one of the most important archaeological sites in Israel. Located just outside the old city of Jerusalem, it bears the oldest remains of Jerusalem, including significant remains from the time of David’s kingdom. Various discoveries have been made here in recent years that are absolutely fascinating. We learn something new every time we visit!

Chef Eyal Shani's rustic-chic eatery offering creative kosher fare and a fun bar. 

Dvora

Chef Eyal Shani's newest addition to his kosher restaurants. Located right on Ben Yehuda.


Herbert Samuel at the Ritz Carlton, Herzliya

Signature restaurant that offers fine kosher dining with stunning marina views.

Yashka

Some of the best shawarma in the city. Yashka is a casual spot on the corner of Frishman and Dizengoff Streets with two different varieties of shawarma: turkey and veal.

The Tishbi winery has grown from humble beginnings to an internationally acclaimed winery encompassing 6 vineyards. Offering a wide range of wines and an experience to remember.

Tulip Winery

This boutique winery focuses not only on producing great wine, but also on doing so in a socially responsible way. Tulip Winery is located in a small community for people with special needs and uses the winery as a teaching tool to integrate members of the community into the workforce.