What can I do in Tel Aviv in 3 days? So here we go with a suggestion on what to do in Tel Aviv for three days, divided on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. Below, maps are exposed to show the distance amongst the suggested places to visit for each day, possible to adapt according to your preferences. Tel Aviv is easy to move around. If possible, take 4 or 5 days to explore this vibrant city without any rush.
Day 1
Walk Around Old Jaffa
As the Old Jaffa is located right in front of the beaches and has one of the most beautiful views of Tel Aviv, it’s a good point to start your visit. It’s the place associated with the biblical story of Jonah and one of the oldest harbors in the world. A famous restaurant in this area is Abu Hassan, known for making one of the best hummus in the city. It opens in the morning until the early afternoon. There is also a flea market in Old Jaffa, open from Sunday to Friday (from morning until early evening), selling old and new local products.
Beaches and Surf
There is no Tel Aviv without beaches! The Mediterranean Sea, warm waters, sunny most of the year. What else do you need? For the surfers, in Tel Aviv, you can surf on the following beaches: Hilton Beach, Banana Beach, Jaffa Beach, Maravi Beach, Dolphinarium Beach.
Spend Time at a Café
Cafes are part of daily life in Tel Aviv since its foundation. It’s where locals go to meet friends, spend time, and relax from long working hours. There are thousands of cafes in the city, and a suggestion for budget travelers is Cofix, known for being cheap.
Nightlife
Famous worldwide for its vibrant nightlife, Tel Aviv is a paradise for the party people. There are options for all the budgets and preferences, festivals during the whole year, new bars and clubs opening every day. Friday night is the peak for a night out in Israel.
Day 2
Walk by Neve Tzedek
Neve Tzedek was the first Jewish neighborhood to expand out of Old Jaffa. Nowadays, it’s one of the most expansive areas in Tel Aviv. Concentrates cafes, boutiques, art galleries, design & fashion studios, restaurants in parallel with old houses. It’s a beautiful area, pleasant to walk around.
Visit Local Markets
Local markets are also part of daily life in Tel Aviv. For those who love fresh fruits and candies, at least Carmel Market you need to visit. They are also the spots to buy your food, and Shuk HaCarmel is a great place for hummus at an affordable price.
Bauhaus Architecture and Museums
Tel Aviv is known as White City, due to the strong presence of Bauhaus architecture along with its territory. There are 4.000 edifices built by Jews who emigrated from Nazi Germany in the 1930s. If you have an interest in art, read the posts Museums in Tel Aviv and Art Galleries in Tel Aviv.
Events
Tel Aviv is an ocean of events. Every day there are events from parties to tech meetups. The best source of information is the website Secret Tel Aviv, covering everything going on in the city.
Day 3
Walk by Tel Aviv Port
Around Tel Aviv Port, known locally as Namal, there are restaurants, bars, stores, and events open even on Saturdays. Interesting for open-air activities, such as riding a bicycle, skating, or just walking.
Ride bicycle
During 3 days, you can also take the time to ride a bicycle in front of the beaches or in front of the port or just take a walk. Or skating. You just need to decide. Tel Aviv is a bicycle-friendly city if you want to move around riding, as many locals do.
View of Tel Aviv from Azrieli Center
Azrieli Center is one of the biggest commercial buildings in the Middle East and from there you can have a view of the whole of Tel Aviv. Its view at night is also impressive and it’s worth photographing, as I did when walking by the streets nearby.
If you've read this far, you've already noticed that Tel Aviv has a lot to do, from beaches to local markets, from nightlife to museums. If possible, I recommend a minimum of 4 or 5 days to enjoy the city calmly and explore the city according to the places that interest you.
Originally posted 2018-05-28 00:01:28.
