Special! A Tour of Mea Shearim and the Haredi Neighborhoods – Thursday Evenings

It all began with a rumor circulating in the streets that something extraordinary happens in the Mea Shearim neighborhood on Thursday nights. Even Jerusalemites who were born and raised here are unaware of this fascinating world—and especially of what takes place on Thursdays, in the lead-up to Shabbat, in the Mea Shearim neighborhood. They say that at this time the neighborhood becomes bustling and crowded, filled with women and yeshiva students busy preparing for Shabbat. In hidden stairwells, cholent eateries open for one night, where people sit on crates and taste the best cholent in the country. Those who know where to go will also find amazing bakeries, kugel unlike anything they have ever tasted, and herring in a variety of forms and flavors.

On the tour, we will glimpse the bustling life of the Hasidic courtyards, schools, shtiebels, and local market; listen to the sounds of Hasidic melodies; and taste local delicacies (for an additional fee).

This is a rare opportunity to peek into this fascinating world, uncover local secrets, and have an engaging conversation with the neighbor we have never spoken to before.

Time will be provided during the tour for independent tastings.

You can choose from a variety of foods from Jewish cuisine: challah, cholent, kugel, herring, and more.

You are invited to decide what you would like to taste and purchase according to your preference.

The tour takes place on Thursdays

Between 17:30 and 20:00

The meeting point and guide’s details will be sent to registrants on the day of the tour.

Very important! Please arrive in modest clothing! Women: a long skirt or dress and a shirt with sleeves.

*All tastings are kosher; vegetarian options are available.

Tastings are independent—each person tastes and pays accordingly, directly at the delicatessens and bakeries.

Cancellation policy:

14 days or more before the tour— a full refund may be received (a credit-card processing fee may be deducted). 3–14 days before— a refund of 50% of the booking value. 0–48 hours before— no refund and no option to change the date.

Up to 48 hours before the tour: you may retain a credit and arrange a new date with us, subject to tour availability.