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Tel Aviv Tours

Tomer Chelouche

Tomer Chelouche here, Tel Aviv tour guide since 2008. I started guiding tours in the city out of fascination with my family history. The Chelouche family was one of the founding families of Tel Aviv. My ancestors built this city - and I’m telling its story. This podcast is aimed to inspire you before your visit to Tel Aviv. You can listen to it whether you’re already on the plane en route to TLV airport, or if you’re still considering your next travel destination, and everything in between. This

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00:14:34

040 East Meets Middle East

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/11/27

Kimuraya chain restaurant introduces Japan-loving locals to traditional cuisine as one city landmark turns into a matcha pop-up stand, making this city on the Mediterranean ever more similar to Tokyo • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • November 30th marks the day commemorating Jewish expulsion from muslim countries, contextualizing Israel's democratic character evident in the equal citizenship of its Arab minorityShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The Trail of Independence: Tracing the

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00:16:22

039 Diplomatic Diners

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/11/20

Trump’s inner-circle Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff explore Tel Aviv’s culinary landscape • The strengthening of Israeli-American ties is evident in VP Vance’s quick visit to Israel and a record number of direct trans-atlantic flights between Tel Aviv and New York anticipated this summer • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • Visitors coming in December 2025 can witness how Israel's Jewish "tribes" celebrate Hanukkah differently, from secular festivities to ultra-Orthodox traditionsShow notes:•

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00:14:38

038 Still Optimistic

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/11/13

From Dudu Geva’s duck to Hanoch Levin’s Shampoo Queen, culture masterpieces embody the spirit of the city that dares to be different • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • Visitors to Tel Aviv in December 2025 have the opportunity to not only take part in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, but also witness Christmas celebrations in Jaffa and party on New Year’s Eve in the city that never sleepsShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The Four Corners of the Historical Old City: A Self-Guided Jerusalem

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00:12:10

037 Early Sunset

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/11/06

As the sun disappears ever so early, the opportunity for a couple’s tour of the city is even more attractive than before • Jaffa’s American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • The meaning of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of light, that will be celebrated this year starting December 14th, 2025Show notes:• telaviv.tours• A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony• Joseph Hotel

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00:15:19

036 Like a Wildflower

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/30

Shlomi Shaban, artistic director of the Tel Aviv Festival, is aiming for a cultural event that will experiment mixing different cultural mediums • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • High prices, rude service providers and lack of personal space are some of the shortcomings with which Tel Aviv is still grappling, but it’s better to manage expectations before your visit to this great cityShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The Four Corners of the Historical Old City: A Self-Guided Jerusalem

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00:15:55

035 Back to School

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/23

The pioneering educational institution nurtured generations of Israeli leaders from its original Jaffa location to its current campus and a thousand graduates came to partake in the celebrations • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • The Tel Aviv based Revolution Orchestra will play its “more Rock, less Baroque” interpretation of Bach’s music this November 2025 at the Tel Aviv Opera House and there are several more institutions that together make the city into a cultural hubShow notes:•

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00:12:33

034 After the Holidays

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/16

Israel's collective transition from sacred time to ordinary routine is an unparalleled feeling well expressed in a famous song by Tel Avivian songwriter, who also well described how the city was built completely anew back in the day • The White City audio tour recommendation • Visitors coming in November 2025 will find Tel Aviv’s Great Synagogue behind scaffolding, but there are still numerous places of worship in the city that supports the religious institutions of its residents - Jews, Muslims and

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00:11:58

Bonus: Coming Home

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/11

Tel Aviv quickly shifted from the mourning rituals of the October 7th to joyous end of war celebrations in anticipation to see fellow Israelis being returned after two whole years in captivity • Listen to my audio tours in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and watch my virtual tours in Tel Aviv • These hopeful days of October 2025 will go down in history and you have to be here to feel itShow notes:• telaviv.tours• Virtually visit Tel Aviv - from the comfort of your home• Voicemap audio tours in Israel

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00:15:49

033 Is Tel Aviv Relaxing?

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/09

Tel Aviv's cultural shift sees young residents choosing screen-free nights and mindful experiences over traditional nightlife chaos • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • Budget travel guide for November 2025 visitors to Tel Aviv, featuring affordable beach experiences, bicycle rentals and transit suggestions, Carmel Market bargains and strategies for affordable diningShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture• One Bar• Ontopo - Happy Hours in Tel

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00:14:23

032 Flipping the Pyramid

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/10/03

Cycling in Tel Aviv jumps from 6% to 17% as the city flips its mobility pyramid, making bicycles and e-scooters serious urban transport • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • A guide to Sarona's transformation from 19th-century German Templar colony to vibrant commercial district, featuring restored architecture, underground tunnels, and modern dining within historic buildingsShow notes:• telaviv.tours• Old Jaffa's Secrets: A Circular Tour from the Clock Tower to Yefet Street• The Jaffa Hotel

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00:18:21

031 The Soul of My Soul

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/09/25

The modern Hebrew writer Hava Shapira never got to live in the house that she built for herself on Bialik street, which is now up for sale for a whopping sum • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • The best time of the year to visit Tel Aviv is coming up again after the Jewish High Holy Days, in the middle of October 2025 • a list of six must visit locations in Tel Aviv, leaving the seventh spot empty for a reasonShow notes:• telaviv.tours• Picturesque Neve Tzedek: A Tour around Israel’s Petit

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00:10:20

030 Need for Speed

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/09/18

The city that has love nailed into its name hosts a Singles Run for the third time, with thousands of athletic young adults running and participating in speed dating events • American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • How does it feel to walk about Tel Aviv during this time of the year? A guide to the sights, sounds and smells you’d experience when visiting the city in October 2025Show notes:• telaviv.tours• A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony• American-German Colony Friday

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00:12:43

029 Progress Report

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/09/11

Tel Aviv's first-ever Voluntary Local Review reveals impressive municipal achievements in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • A pleasant walk through the city’s streets in the beginning of the fall season is also an architectural journey from Ottoman-era Jaffa to Tel Aviv’s contemporary skyscrapersShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The Trail of Independence: Tracing the origins of modern Tel Aviv• Theodor Rothschild Hotel (booking.com

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00:11:47

028 Breathing Again

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/09/04

After months of scorching heat, Mediterranean breezes are felt in the Railway Park and Tel Avivians reclaim their public green spaces • White City audio tour recommendation • Marking the dates for the Jewish high holy days in late September and early October 2025 and a family-friendly experience at the Eretz Israel MuseumShow notes:• telaviv.tours• The White City• Cucu Hotel (booking.com affiliated link)

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00:13:14

027 Swimming with Dolphins

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/08/28

Israeli marine biologists spotted a unique family of dolphins not far from beachgoers and swimmers in the city’s coastline, which was unexpectedly more pleasant in this seabathing season • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 3/3)Show notes:• telaviv.tours• The Four Corners of the Historical Old City: A Self-Guided Jerusalem Tour• Jerusalem Garden Home (booking.com affiliated link)

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00:13:26

026 Getting Brazilian

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/08/21

The city’s obsession with footvolley reached its climax with the premier league games held at Frishman Beach in the past month • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 2/3)Show notes:• telaviv.tours• The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture• Brown BoBo Hotel (Booking.com affiliated link)

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00:10:32

025 Young and Old

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/08/14

Where have all the children gone? Birth rate data in Israel show the city is growing old, while other Israeli cities are not only filled with children, but also tell a completely different story about Israel’s future • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 1/3)Show notes:• telaviv.tours• Old Jaffa's Secrets: A Circular Tour from the Clock Tower to Yefet Street• Market House Hotel

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00:11:59

024 Starting Anew

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/08/07

A new study reaffirms Tel Aviv’s positioning as one of the most expensive global cities to buy an apartment in • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • What to expect for the Jewish New Year? A heads up for visitors coming in September 2025Show notes:• telaviv.tours• A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony• The Gutman Museum of Art

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00:12:55

023 Rising Tall

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/07/31

The race for Tel Aviv's tallest building intensifies with ToHa 2 reaching its 75th floor while Azrieli Spiral aims for 88 floors • Jaffa's American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's drinking culture for visitors escaping August 2025 heat (part 2/2)Show notes:• telaviv.tours• A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony

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00:13:54

022 Infinite Light

Tel Aviv Tours ·

2025/07/24

Yayoi Kusama's mesmerizing infinity mirror room becomes a permanent fixture at Tel Aviv Museum of Art, transforming the museum into a pilgrimage site for contemporary art enthusiasts • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's drinking culture for visitors escaping August 2025 heat (part 1/2)Show notes:• telaviv.tours• The Trail of Independence: Tracing the origins of modern Tel Aviv• Elkonin Hotel (Booking.com affiliate link)

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