Private Tour

A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll spot the signs of the salvation-seeking pioneers who called the port city home.

Join me, Tomer Chelouche, a Tel Aviv city guide, as we uncover Jaffa's overlooked gem—the Noga neighborhood. Wander through the former American-German colony, tracing its rich history from Gesher Theater to its heart. Explore the area's wooden balconies, remnants of the first American settlers in 1866, and hear tales of Rolla Floyd, the colony's pioneer. Discover houses left by Americans, acquired by Germans, and the Beit Immanuel Guesthouse, once Kaiser Wilhelm II's retreat. Stroll the charming streets, immersed in the stories of love, jealousy, and transformation that shaped this vibrant enclave.

This tour tells the unusual story of devoted American and, later, German Christians who came to settle in the Holy Land in the mid-1800s with the hopes of finding salvation. Their story deviates from the mainstream narrative told at Jaffa’s more touristic sites.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it

The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What To Expect

Gesher Theatre

Begin your exploration at the Gesher Theater, a cultural landmark that sets the stage for your journey through Jaffa's lesser-known treasures, offering a glimpse into the vibrant arts scene that thrives in the heart of the city.

Admission Not Applicable

Wander along Jerusalem Boulevard and uncover the fascinating history behind its creation, sparked by a fit of jealousy and transformed into a bustling thoroughfare that weaves through the heart of Jaffa's historic neighborhoods.

Admission Not Applicable