If you’re looking for something underrated and exciting to do in Tel Aviv, you’re in the right place! Whether you want to explore a new area, eat at a new restaurant, or learn in a new museum, Masa can help you build your perfect day in Tel Aviv. Below are ten exciting things to do to experience Tel Aviv like a local!
Top 10 Things To Do in Tel Aviv
- Shuk and Cook: Tel Aviv Market and Cooking Workshop
- The Blind Museum and Restaurant
- Sarona Market
- Nachalat Binyamin
- Tel Aviv Art Studio
- Lake TLV
- HaYarkon Park
- ANU Museum of the Jewish People
- Bike Along the Beach
- Namal Old Port Area
1) Shuk and Cook: Tel Aviv Market and Cooking Workshop
With Delicious Israel, you start at the Carmel Market where you will taste, smell, and learn about the local ingredients, leaving you ready to cook like an Israeli! After the Market, you will head to the kitchen studio for a fascinating Israeli culinary workshop. If you’d rather eat to your heart’s desire and skip out on the cooking aspect of the tour, Delicious Israel also offers tasting tours of the Carmel Market, Levinsky Market, Jaffa, and a Market Hop Tour. No matter what tour you decide to take, you will surely learn a lot and leave with a full stomach!
2) The Blind Museum and Restaurant
Located right outside Tel Aviv in Holon, is the one of a kind Blind Museum. Dialogue in the Dark, the interactive exhibition, will take you on a pitch-black adventure through a series of staged environments where you will get a sense of daily life as someone who is visually impaired. A fruit stand, a boat, a kitchen, all experienced by sound and touch but definitely not sight. However, if you want to stay in Tel Aviv, you can also eat at the Nalagaat Blackout restaurant where you will have the eye-opening experience of ordering and eating in the dark. The waiters will guide you and also be happy to answer any questions about their life as individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
3) Sarona Market
The upscale and gourmet Sarona Market is home to over 100 businesses and around 40 eateries combining local delicacies and imported specialities from around the world. Some of Israel’s most popular chefs in the market stand near world-renowned chains. It’s prime location in the central business district of Tel Aviv offers much to do post a trip to the market. After eating incredible cuisine, feel free to take a trip to the Tel Aviv Art Museum or Rothschild Boulevard.
4) Nachalat Binyamin
Open every Tuesday and Friday, the Nachalat Binyamin Art Fair showcases paintings, sculptures, jewelry, judaica, ceramics, woodwork, glass, and so much more. The art fair’s unique location in the heart of Tel-Aviv surrounds historic buildings and several pieces of graffiti and street art. Running through the promenade of Nachalat Binyamin and branching to the streets of HaShomer and Rambam, the Nachalat Binyamin Art Fair is over half a kilometer and will give you plenty of space to explore!
5) Tel Aviv Art Studio
From art lessons to workshops to art therapy, the Tel Aviv Art Studio offers something for everyone. Whether you’ve been doing art for years or this is your first time picking up a paintbrush, the staff will cater to you and help you discover your creativity and talent. You even get to paint with a drink in hand during wine and paint night or in the fun and dynamic figure drawing class!
6) Lake TLV
If you’re in the mood for extreme sports, LakeTLV is right for you! Whether you choose to wakeboard, water ski, or surf, you will have a thrilling and memorable time. All training and equipment are included, so all you have to do is come ready and excited. The staff are experts and will help you the whole time, which makes Lake TLV perfect for people seasoned at water sports and beginners! Enjoy one of the most adventurous activities in Tel Aviv!
7) HaYarkon Park
Located on the outskirts of Tel Aviv and overlooking the Yarkon River, HaYarkon Park offers it all! With 3.5 kilometers of beautiful green grass, you can easily find a place to sit down and relax in nature. There’s also a multitude of tranquil gardens including a rock sculpture park, cactus garden, and tropical garden. If you want a more active day in HaYarkon park, you can also rent a pedal boat and take a scenic ride down the Yarkon River or climb on the ropes course with Sky Town. If you’re looking for some more adventure, try out the hot air balloon tour where you will get a breathtaking 360 degree view of all of Tel Aviv!
8) ANU Museum of the Jewish People
ANU, the largest Jewish museum, will take you on a fascinating journey that portrays the story of the Jewish people through the generations and up to the present. The Museum represents all parts of the Jewish people and highlights the cultural riches and creative works of a variety of communities in different periods of history. With numerous interactive exhibits, you can learn about and experience Jewish culture and history for hours!
9) Bike Along the Beach
If you’re looking for a relaxing way to explore Tel Aviv, you can easily rent a bike with the Tel-O-Fun app and bike up and down the boardwalk. With over 200 stations around the city, you can pick up your bike and start from anywhere. The bike paths make it easy and enjoyable to bike along the beach, but if you’re looking for a guided tour around the city, you can get that too! Tel Aviv Bike Tour will take you through the Neve Tzedek neighborhood, Park Hayarkon, Yitzkah Rabin’s memorial, and to many more beautiful and historic sights.
10) Namal Old Port Area
The Namal Port Area is filled with cafes, restaurants, and clothing stores. Overlooking the Mediterranean sea, the port is a perfect place to sit down and read a book or walk along the promenade. You can even come at 2 AM and the lively port will still be bustling with people at the restaurants and clubs.
There is something for everyone to do in Tel Aviv and with these cultural, historical, relaxing, and adventurous activities, we hope this helps you explore the city in a way that’s right for you! Make sure to tag @masaisrael when you try out these attractions and have an incredible day in Tel Aviv!
