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.

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041 City Of Grace
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041 City Of Grace

Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // Will the famous Hollywood actress move to Tel Aviv? She already started learning Hebrew

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

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039 Diplomatic Diners
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039 Diplomatic Diners

Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // The one restaurant in Tel Aviv that delivered the entire menu to American peacemakers - twice

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

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033 Is Tel Aviv Relaxing?
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033 Is Tel Aviv Relaxing?

Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // As summer celebrations end early, discussion erupts as to whether the party capital is slowing down

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 dining

Photo by Lior Horesh courtesy of Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality

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032 Flipping the Pyramid
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032 Flipping the Pyramid

Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // For one day a year Tel Aviv goes car-free, but bicycles now reclaim the city year-round

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 buildings

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025 Young and Old
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025 Young and Old

Tel Aviv tour guide Tomer Chelouche // Not producing enough children, Tel Aviv’s definition of the Israeli future is at stake

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)

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