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Opened in late 2011, the Old Jaffa Visitors Center provides those exploring Jaffa, the ancient port out of modern Tel Aviv, and one of the oldest port cities in the world, with a new way to experience the story of this 4,000 year old city. This is a perfect activity if you’re wondering what to do in Tel Aviv this weekend.
The visitors center presents the long tumultuous history of Jaffa using multimedia, artifacts, and a virtual walking route through the ruins. It sets the scene for visitors to venture out into the amazingly restored city and explore for themselves.
Built upon the ruins of a Jewish house destroyed during the Great Revolt against the Romans, as well as the remains of a large, impressive Hellenistic structure, the Old Jaffa Visitors Center is part of history. Spanning across the 4,000 year history, the visitors center depicts the tale of Andromeda in an animated film, as well as a dynamic display of the city’s history, projected on a 16 meter long screen, and shows important events and eras, such as Egyptian rule 3500 years ago, Jonah fleeing from God, the spread of Christianity that began in Jaffa, Ottoman Rule, and the wars.
In addition to the center itself, ‘Jaffa by ear ‘ is a self-guided tour of Jaffa with a map and audio guide, continuing beyond the walls of the center and out into the real world. The tour can last anywhere between an hour and a day. Displays in the center operate in seven languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, French, and German.
Explore the Old Jaffa Visitors Center
The winter opening hours are: Sunday – Thursday, and Saturday 9:00 – 17:00 and Friday 9:00 -15:00 – groups may coordinate visits in other hours. In the summer, the opening hours are Sunday – Thursday and Saturday 9:00 – 20:00, and Friday 9:00 – 17:00.
Tickets: 15-30 NIS – an audio tour of Old Jaffa is offered to those purchasing a ticket for the visitors’ center.
For more information, either contact the reservation Center at +972 (0)3-6037700 or (0)3-6037686, or visit the official Old Jaffa Visitors Center website.
Adventure Through Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, and Other Regions in Israel
There is so much to explore in Israel and on our Best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa 1 Day Walking Tour, for example, you’ll discover the city’s rich history, stunning architecture, unique street art, and much more. To fully immerse yourself in everything that Israel has to offer, book one of our Israel Package Tours. With inclusive transfers, expert tour guides, spectacular accommodations, and exciting activities, you can focus on enjoying your vacation, while we take care of all the logistics.
