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Tel Aviv itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · IsraelOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ 407 ILS
First stop
08:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Tel Aviv itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Jaffa
  2. Day 2 Carmel Market & White City
  3. Day 3 Beaches & the port

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 407 ILS a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–19:00

Jaffa

  1. Landmark

    Jaffa Port

    A 4,000-year-old port: fishing boats and the Tel Aviv skyline, best in the morning.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Old Jaffa Kedumim Square

    Stone alleys, St Peter's Church, the zodiac streets and the Hanging Orange Tree.

    Free

  3. Food

    Abu Hassan Ali Karavan

    Israel's most famous hummus, 50 years running. Come before noon (it closes when it sells out); tables are shared.

    ≈ 40 ILS per person

  4. Shopping

    Jaffa Flea Market Shuk HaPishpeshim

    Antiques, vintage and design. Open Sunday to Thursday, closes at 14:00 on Friday; cafes nearby.

    Free
  5. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Jaffa Beach & Charles Clore Park

    Walk the seafront from Jaffa to Tel Aviv at sunset.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Dr. ShakshukaLibyan-style shakshuka; opens at 08:00, in Jaffa.
  • Ilana Goor MuseumThe artist's 18th-century house and museum; the rooftop has sea views.

Day 2 · 09:00–15:45

Carmel Market & White City

  1. Food

    Carmel Market Shuk HaCarmel

    The city's biggest market: sabich, halva, fresh juice. Liveliest on Friday.

    ≈ 40 ILS per person
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Landmark

    Rothschild Boulevard

    The Bauhaus boulevard of the UNESCO White City; Independence Hall (1948) and kiosk cafes.

    Free

  4. Culture

    Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv

    On Dizengoff: a map of the 4,000 Bauhaus buildings and a Friday tour.

    Free

  5. Food

    Miznon Ibn Gabirol

    Eyal Shani's pita shop: whole roasted cauliflower, street-food style.

    ≈ 50 ILS per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Dizengoff Square

    Agam's Fire and Water fountain; cafes.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Port Sa'idA hip restaurant opposite the Great Synagogue; records and meze.
  • Independence HallThe hall where the Declaration of Independence was read; book ahead.

Day 3 · 08:00–19:30

Beaches & the port

  1. Nature

    Gordon Beach

    A winter seafront walk at 18°C; surfers.

    Free
  2. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  3. Landmark

    Tel Aviv Port Namal

    A wooden deck in the old port; farmers' market on Friday.

    Free

  4. Food

    Shuk HaNamal Port Market

    An indoor gourmet market: fish and cheese.

    ≈ 60 ILS per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Yarkon Park

    The city's Central Park: cycling, rowing boats, a tropical garden.

    Free
  7. 3 h · travel, break, free time

  8. Nature

    Banana Beach Sunset

    Beach bar and seafront sunset over the Mediterranean.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Benedict Ben YehudaA 24-hour breakfast chain.
  • Hilton BeachA gay-friendly surf beach; an alternative to Gordon.

Day 4 · 09:30–17:00

Neve Tzedek & Florentin

  1. Landmark

    Neve Tzedek

    The first neighbourhood, founded in 1887: Shabazi Street boutiques and the Suzanne Dellal dance centre.

    Free

  2. Food

    Dallal Bakery

    A bakery-cafe in Neve Tzedek; try the croissant.

    ≈ 30 ILS per person
  3. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Florentin Street Art

    The graffiti district; spices at Levinsky Market.

    Free

  5. Food

    Levinsky Market Café Levinsky 41

    Gazoz (homemade fruit soda) and the spice market; Balkan börek.

    ≈ 30 ILS per person
  6. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Food

    Sarona Market

    A gourmet market in the German Templar colony; Anita ice cream.

    ≈ 50 ILS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Nahalat Binyamin Bar Evening TederA courtyard bar with a radio station; Florentin at night.
  • Nahum Gutman MuseumThe painter of Neve Tzedek; an alternative to Florentin.

Day 5 · 09:00–17:30Day trip

Caesarea, Haifa & Acre

  1. Landmark

    Caesarea National Park

    45 minutes by train plus a bus or tour. Herod's Roman harbour, hippodrome and theatre, and the aqueduct beach.

    ≈ 39 ILS per person
  2. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Nature

    Bahá'í Gardens Haifa

    UNESCO gardens in 19 terraces on Mount Carmel. The view from the upper entrance is free (guided tour at 12:00); the German Colony is below.

    Free

  4. Food

    Haifa German Colony Fattoush

    In the Arab-Christian neighbourhood on Ben Gurion Boulevard; meze.

    ≈ 70 ILS per person
  5. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Acre Old City

    The Crusader underground city (Hospitaller fortress, 50 ILS), the Ottoman market and harbour, and the Turkish bath museum.

    Free

  7. Food

    Uri Buri Akko

    A world-famous fish restaurant; booking essential. Then the train back.

    ≈ 120 ILS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Hummus Said AkkoLegendary hummus in Acre's market; sells out by midday.
  • Rosh HanikraA cable car to sea caves on the Lebanese border; an alternative to Acre.

Day 6 · 10:00–21:30

Museums & Shabbat

  1. Culture

    Tel Aviv Museum of Art

    A building like shattered crystal: Israeli and modern art, Lichtenstein, free on Tuesday evening.

    ≈ 50 ILS per person
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Culture

    ANU Museum of the Jewish People

    A museum of the Diaspora at Tel Aviv University; interactive.

    ≈ 52 ILS per person

  4. Food

    HaKosem Falafel

    The city's best falafel and sabich, on Shlomo HaMelech.

    ≈ 30 ILS per person

  5. Culture

    Ben Gurion House

    The prime minister's home and his 20,000 books; free.

    Free
  6. 3 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Food

    Shabbat Dinner Ha'achim

    Restaurants fill up on Friday evening: charcoal grills; book ahead.

    ≈ 120 ILS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Eretz Israel MuseumArchaeology and glass; next to ANU.
  • Dizengoff Center Food MarketA food market inside the mall on Thursday and Friday.

Day 7 · 08:00–12:30

Beach morning, easy farewell

  1. Nature

    Frishman Beach Morning

    A morning swim or run on an empty beach.

    Free

  2. Food

    Café Xoho

    Breakfast and bakery; on Gordon.

    ≈ 50 ILS per person

  3. Shopping

    Ben Yehuda Street Souvenirs

    Dead Sea cosmetics and tahini to take home.

    Free
  4. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    HaHagana Train Ben Gurion

    The train to the airport takes 15 minutes (none on Shabbat: on Saturday a taxi costs 150 ILS). Farewell.

    ≈ 15 ILS per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bucke Cafe Ben YehudaA neighbourhood breakfast.
  • Sarona Gardens MorningThe Templar garden; an alternative to souvenirs.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Tel Aviv trip easier

  1. Rav-Kav card; buses and light rail (since 2023); bikes and scooters are everywhere. The airport train takes 15 minutes (on Shabbat, from Friday evening to Saturday evening, it does NOT run: take a taxi). Train to Haifa.
  2. Winter is 15-20°C, rainy but with sunny days too. April-May and October are ideal; check the dates of Pesach and Yom Kippur (everything closes).
  3. SAFETY: The regional situation changes; check official travel advisories, use the Home Front Command app and follow shelter instructions.
  4. Hummus 35-50 ILS, falafel 20-25, breakfast 50-70, restaurant 120-180; an expensive city, tip 12-15% (cash preferred). Cards are accepted everywhere.
  5. Shabbat: from Friday sunset to Saturday evening most places close, but the beach, Jaffa and restaurants stay open; markets are liveliest on Friday morning.
  6. Buses 405/480 to Jerusalem take 1 hour (not on Shabbat); a day trip is possible.

Spending: ≈ 2,850 ILS per person for 7 days

  • Food1,800 ILS
  • Entry and tours450 ILS
  • Local transport300 ILS
  • Other300 ILS

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Tel Aviv?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Tel Aviv cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 407 ILS per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Tel Aviv?

The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.