Tel Aviv & Jaffa: Guided Bike Tour with City Highlights

Summary

Pedal through Tel Aviv streets, old Jaffa alleys, city life and sea air

You’ll ride through lively Tel Aviv streets and ancient Jaffa alleys with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect salty breezes by the port, spontaneous stops for street snacks or photos, and glimpses of daily life you’d miss on foot. By the end you’ll feel like you’ve seen two cities at once—old stones and modern buzz—without ever rushing past what matters.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that happened? I nearly forgot how to adjust my seat. Our guide, Avi, just grinned and gave it a quick fix — “Don’t worry, happens every day.” So we set off wobbling a bit down Rothschild Boulevard, sun already warming the pavement and that faint smell of coffee drifting from somewhere (I never did spot the café). It’s loud in Tel Aviv — not in a bad way. Just scooters buzzing past, someone yelling for their dog, music leaking out of windows. You feel awake here.

I didn’t expect to cover so much ground on this Tel Aviv & Jaffa guided bike tour. Avi kept us moving but always paused for stories — like at that Bauhaus building where he pointed out bullet marks from decades ago. The city feels young but you keep bumping into these reminders it’s been through a lot. When we reached Jaffa, everything slowed down. The stones under our tires felt different — older, rougher somehow. There was this salty breeze coming off the sea and a group of kids chasing each other around an orange tree (they tried to sell us juice; I caved).

My favorite part? Probably when we stopped by the old port and Avi told us about his grandmother arriving here as a child. He got quiet for a second before laughing about how she still complains about the humidity. I still think about that view over the water — all those fishing boats bobbing around while the city glowed behind us. We finished by weaving back through Neve Tzedek as the light started to change, which made everything look softer somehow. Bikes dropped off, legs tired in that good way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tel Aviv and Jaffa bike tour highlights

• Start 3-hour bike tour
• Explore Tel Aviv highlights
• Discover Jaffa highlights
• See blend of old and new
• Enjoy Mediterranean views

Top questions

How long is the Tel Aviv & Jaffa guided bike tour?

The bike tour lasts approximately 3 hours from start to finish.

Is bicycle use included in the tour price?

Yes, use of a bicycle is included during your guided tour.

Are infant seats available for this bike tour?

Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Is public transportation nearby the starting point?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to where the tour begins.

Is this bike tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels except those with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a bicycle throughout the guided ride across Tel Aviv and Jaffa, plus easy access to public transportation nearby if you need it before or after. Specialized infant seats can be arranged if you’re traveling with little ones—just let them know ahead of time.