The Tour Following Professions That Are Disappearing from the World | "Classic" Package

In courtyards, behind display windows and dusty signs lies the magic of old Tel Aviv! An fascinating tour telling the story of craftspeople and long-standing shops that miraculously survived the test of time. The “modern” era pushed many crafts and businesses to the margins, making them unnecessary in the face of progress and globalization. Many no longer exist, some are fighting for their place, while others have slightly changed their trade in order to survive.

The tour is an opportunity to take an active part in a social initiative that honors and gives a platform to professions of the past, and to touch, for a few hours, the unique history of Tel Aviv.

The tour is divided into main areas—Florentin/Shapira or the Allenby area and surroundings.

You can find out the activity area for the requested date through a personal inquiry via the Funzing listings system.

The tour is also available by vehicle, with the option of adding lunch. For more details: Link

Thank you for choosing the social tour initiative—“Following the Professions That Are Disappearing from the World.”

By purchasing tickets for the initiative’s tours, you help preserve the heritage of crafts that are gradually disappearing. Craftspeople, artisans, and long-standing shops whose survival is threatened by imports and changing technology take part in the initiative.

The initiative is not supported by any government body and is not a nonprofit organization, so your ticket purchases provide the way to support these places. With your help, the long-standing businesses receive professional photography and documentation days, coverage of their stories, and exposure in the media. Businesses facing difficulties also receive direct support from us according to their needs and our ability.

Dozens of creators taking part in the initiative testify that they have been happier since the tours began, and that the exposure helps them cope both financially and emotionally.

Did you know?

• The tour won the prestigious European Travel & Hospitality Awards in the tourism category for 2021—the year’s innovative experience.
• The tour was selected as one of the five best tours in Tel Aviv by Yedioth Ahronoth.
• The tour won the award for best guided tour and was listed among the 100 good and important things to do by MAKO.
• We were covered by the media: Kan 11 and News 12.

Photo: Hadas Eldar