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Tel Aviv itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · IsraelJune–September

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 June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Jaffa
  2. Day 2 Carmel Market and the White City
  3. Day 3 Beaches and 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 harbour with fishing boats and the Tel Aviv skyline, best in the morning.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Old Jaffa Kedumim Square

    Stone lanes, St Peter's Church, the Zodiac alleys and the Hanging Orange Tree.

    Free

  3. Food

    Abu Hassan Ali Karavan

    Israel's most famous hummus, served for 50 years. 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; plenty of cafés.

    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-museum, with sea views from the roof.

Day 2 · 09:00–15:45

Carmel Market and the White City

  1. Food

    Carmel Market

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

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

  3. Landmark

    Rothschild Boulevard

    The Bauhaus boulevard of UNESCO's White City, with Independence Hall (1948) and kiosk cafés.

    Free

  4. Culture

    Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv

    Based on Dizengoff: a map of 4,000 Bauhaus buildings and a Friday tour.

    Free

  5. Food

    Miznon Ibn Gabirol

    Eyal Shani's pita shop. Try the whole cauliflower, eaten on the street.

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

  7. Landmark

    Dizengoff Square

    Agam's Fire and Water fountain, with cafés around it.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Port Sa'idA stylish 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 and the port

  1. Nature

    Gordon Beach

    The city beach: the clack of matkot paddles, sunrise swims, sun loungers 15 ILS.

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

  3. Landmark

    Tel Aviv Port Namal

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

    Free

  4. Food

    Shuk HaNamal Port Market

    An indoor gourmet market with 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 and a tropical garden.

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

  8. Nature

    Banana Beach Sunset

    A beach bar and a Mediterranean sunset.

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

Day 4 · 09:30–17:00

Neve Tzedek and 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-café 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 neighbourhood; spices at Levinsky Market.

    Free

  5. Food

    Levinsky Market Café Levinsky 41

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

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

  7. Food

    Sarona Market

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

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

Day 5 · 09:00–17:30Day trip

Caesarea, Haifa and 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's 19-terrace gardens on Mount Carmel. The view from the upper entrance is free (guided tour at 12:00); the German Colony lies below.

    Free

  4. Food

    Haifa German Colony Fattoush

    Meze in the Arab-Christian quarter along Ben Gurion Boulevard.

    ≈ 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 port, and the Turkish bath museum.

    Free

  7. Food

    Uri Buri Acre

    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 AcreLegendary hummus in the Acre market; it sells out by noon.
  • Rosh HanikraA cable car to sea caves on the Lebanese border; an alternative to Acre.

Day 6 · 10:00–21:30

Museums and Shabbat

  1. Culture

    Tel Aviv Museum of Art

    A building like broken 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

    The Diaspora museum 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 grill, book ahead.

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

Day 7 · 08:00–12:30

Morning on the beach, a gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    Frishman Beach Morning

    Swim or run in the morning; the beach is empty.

    Free

  2. Food

    Café Xoho

    Breakfast and bakery, near 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). Time to say goodbye.

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

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

  1. Use a Rav-Kav card for buses and light rail (since 2023); bikes and scooters are everywhere. The airport train takes 15 minutes (it does NOT run on Shabbat, from Friday evening to Saturday evening, so take a taxi). Trains run to Haifa.
  2. Summer is 30-33°C with 70% humidity. Go to the beach at sunrise or sunset and to museums at midday. Pride is in June and August is the most humid.
  3. SAFETY: The regional situation is changeable. Check official travel advice, use the Home Front Command app and follow shelter instructions.
  4. Hummus 35-50 ILS, falafel 20-25, breakfast 50-70, restaurant meal 120-180. It is 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 and 480 reach Jerusalem in 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.