Pelas escadarias da cidade antiga de Jaffa, em Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv in 1 Day

Is it possible to visit Tel Aviv in just one day? There are thousands of things to do in Tel Aviv, so vibrant day and night as Barcelona, Berlin, or Miami. Bars, nightclubs, cafes, and restaurants open and close every day. Events happen a lot throughout the year. This post aims to suggest what you can do in Tel Aviv on 1 day-trip, concentrating around the Carmel Market, Neve Tzedek, and the coast on the way to Old Jaffa. If you’re into arts, there is another post for art galleries and museums in this city.

Suggested itinerary for 1 day in Tel Aviv
Suggested itinerary for 1 day in Tel Aviv

Explore Old Jaffa

Jaffa in Arabic, Yafo in Hebrew. It’s where Tel Aviv city started from, next to one of the oldest ports in the world, associated with the biblical story of Jonas. The contrast between the old stone buildings and the Mediterranean Sea is one of the most beautiful views of Tel Aviv.

A famous restaurant in this area is the Abu Hassan, known for making one of the best hummus in the city. Opens in the mornings until early afternoon. There is also a flea market in Jaffa, open from Sunday to Friday (from morning till early evening), where you can use and new local products.

Staircase in the Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Staircase in the Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv

Walk by the Beaches

The weather in Tel Aviv is sunny during the whole year, except the winter from December to February to be precise, and in front of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying the beach is an obligation even if you are in the city for just a day.

Early evening in the beach, Tel Aviv
Early evening on the beach, Tel Aviv

Visit Local Markets

The fresh food markets are part of Tel Avivian life, where locals go to buy fresh fruits, candies, and snacks at affordable prices. At least the Carmel Market you have to visit in one day, especially if you want to save some bucks.

Within Carmel Market, Tel Aviv
Within Carmel Market, Tel Aviv

Walk around Neve Tzedek

Neve Tzedek was the first Jewish neighborhood out of the Old Jaffa. Nowadays, it’s one of the most expensive areas in Tel Aviv, so as beautiful to walk around if you have extra time. There are trendy cafes, restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, design, and fashion studios.

Getting lost around the beautiful streets of Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv.
Getting lost around the beautiful streets of Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv.

Spend Time at a Coffee Shop

There are about 1.500 cafes spread all over Tel Aviv. Cafes are present in local daily life, where people go to talk, relax from long working hours, spend the time. So why don’t travelers do the same? If you’re not into coffee, at least sit to eat hummus, shakshuka, and falafel.

So many things there are to do in Tel Aviv that just one day is a stupid idea. In other articles, I organize itinerary suggestions for 2 days and 3 days but I recommend a minimum of 4 or 5 days to explore this vibrant city.

Originally posted 2018-02-09 14:09:19.