Tel Aviv Tours Podcast
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.
042 Quiet Rebellion
Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // During last month’s consumer frenzy, Tel Aviv delivered a strong sustainability statement
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The shopping sprees of late November were held back in the city that saw its fifth annual repair and reuse campaign • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • Travelling further out from Tel Aviv during January 2026 will leave you with a richer understanding of Israel's landscape, history and culture
041 City Of Grace
Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // Will the famous Hollywood actress move to Tel Aviv? She already started learning Hebrew
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A fierce gay rights advocate and vocal Israel supporter, Debra Messing receives the Key to the City from Tel Aviv’s mayor and an honorary award at the city’s international LGBTQ+ film festival • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • Travelling to the Golan Heights and the Galilee, as well as other parts of the North of Israel during January 2026
040 East Meets Middle East
Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // A second Japanese invasion of Tel Aviv is afoot, complete with ramen, shabu shabu, mochi and matcha
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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 minority
039 Diplomatic Diners
Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // The one restaurant in Tel Aviv that delivered the entire menu to American peacemakers - twice
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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 traditions
038 Still Optimistic
Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // Symbolising dissent from the mainstream, a yellow duck holds honorary Tel Aviv citizenship
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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 sleeps