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- English
On this tour, Jaffa becomes a stage full of impossible characters: pharaohs, prophets, Greek monsters, Ottoman governors, St Peter, Napoleon, pilgrims, fishermen and people who came here looking for a new beginning.
I’m Maria Lando, a licensed Israeli tour guide who has lived between 3 cultures and guides in English, Hebrew and rusty Russian. My style is warm, curious and story-driven. I connect archaeology, biblical traditions, local legends, architecture, humor and human moments, so the stones don’t stay silent for long.
At a few stops, guests may join short optional story moments with simple provided scripts. Watching is perfectly fine too. No acting skills needed, only curiosity.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the Jaffa Clock Tower, on the open plaza next to the tower. Look for Maria, your smiling guide, holding a small tour folder.
The tour ends at Jaffa Port. You’re welcome to stay there for a drink, dinner or a walk by the sea. If you prefer, I can walk you back toward the Jaffa Clock Tower.
Itinerary
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1Jaffa Old City
We start near the Ottoman Clock Tower, built when Jaffa was trying to become modern and, according to local jokes, even the camels finally knew the time. Then we enter Old Jaffa near its legendary Jerusalem Gate, a threshold crossed for more than 3,500 years by pharaohs’ armies, Crusaders, pilgrims, emperors, writers, immigrants and people chasing miracles.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Andromeda's Rock
From the sea viewpoint, we look toward the rocks linked to Andromeda, the princess of Jaffa in Greek mythology. A proud queen, an angry sea god, a chained daughter, a monster, and Perseus arriving just in time. In Jaffa, every empire and every faith seems to have left a story by the shore.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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St Peter’s Church gives Jaffa one of its biggest stories. Here we connect Peter, Tabitha, Simon the Tanner, a rooftop vision, and a church facing west toward Rome. It is a small stop with a huge idea: how a local Jewish movement began turning into a world religion.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the Egyptian gate, Jaffa suddenly becomes 3,000 years older. We meet Ramses II, talk about Egyptian power on the coast, and hear a military trick story so clever that the Trojan Horse feels almost late to the party.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Jaffa Port
We end at Jaffa Port, where Jonah tried to sail away from God and Napoleon tried to reshape the Holy Land. His 1799 campaign brought cannon fire, plague and tragedy, but also scientists, maps, research, and one debated promise to the Jews that still echoes in history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with serious mobility problems
- Travelers should be able to walk on uneven stone streets and handle some stairs
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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