For visitors
A Saturday in Tel Aviv on foot
A Saturday in the center of the city that works whether or not you keep Shabbat: a morning shul, the free White City walking tour, the beach, and the city opening up again after havdalah. Regular buses and trains don't run; the free weekend buses do.
The plan
- 1
09:00
Shabbat morning at an English-friendly shul
For example, the North Central Synagogue at 126 Ben Yehuda or the Tel Aviv International Synagogue at Frishman 23.
- 2
11:00
Free walking tour: Old Tel Aviv to the White City
Leaves every Saturday at 11:00 from 46 Rothschild Boulevard. Free and run by the city's tourism department.
- 3
13:30
Lunch
Most restaurants and cafes are open on Shabbat. If you need a kosher meal, arrange it before Shabbat (White City Shabbat matches visitors with hosts).
- 4
15:00
Nordau beach and the promenade
Beaches · Old North
The separate beach at Nordau is open to everyone on Saturday. Swim only where a lifeguard is on duty.
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16:00
Tel Aviv Museum of Art (if you are not keeping Shabbat)
Museums & heritage · Sarona, Montefiore and Azrieli
Open Saturday 10:00-18:00; under-18s free.
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After havdalah
Dizengoff Center
Shops · City center (Lev Ha'ir)
The mall reopens on Saturday after Shabbat and stays open until 22:00. Check havdalah time on Hebcal's Tel Aviv page.
Directions (opens in a new tab)
Source
- 126 Ben Yehuda (opens in a new tab)
- Secret Tel Aviv: synagogues (opens in a new tab)
- Visit Tel Aviv (Hotel Association): free walking tours (opens in a new tab)
- Visit Tel Aviv: Shabbat (opens in a new tab)
- Nefesh B'Nefesh: Tel Aviv religious life (opens in a new tab)
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality: beaches (opens in a new tab)
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art (opens in a new tab)
- Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality: shopping guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Hebcal: Tel Aviv (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
All day plans