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Liran Gabay

Shalom! I’m Liran Gabay, a licensed private tour guide and tour-operator in Israel. Whether it is your first trip to Israel, my country, or the 5th, my job is to assist you with planning the best itinerary, fine-tuned to your interests and expectations. I have been a favored choice by families interested in “boutique-style” tours, dedicated to experiencing Israel as a whole and Jerusalem in particular.

My specialty lies in the Jewish and Christian heritage as well as modern Israel. I have planned, arranged and guided numerous tours for individuals and groups, families as well as VIP visitors. Additionally, I am a tour guide driver owning ultimate VIP shuttle – a specious 6 passengers Mercedes sedan, licensed and insured for tourist. I invite you to look at some of the tours I offer, see what you like, add your wishes and contact me so that together we can tailor-plan an unforgettable trip to the one and only Holy Land, Israel.

Arik H

My name is Arik. At the end of 2008, I had every intention of becoming a teacher at a typical Israeli high school. It was just after finishing my Bachelor’s Degree, given to me by the Hebrew-U in Jerusalem there I lived for beautiful eight years. There is no city that can compare to Jerusalem with all its complexities.

In 2009, While I was already working as a guide in the Holocaust Museum (Yad Vashem) in Jerusalem, I was looking for a local school where I could do my training as a starting teacher and officially get licensed by the Ministry of Education in Israel.

In one of those days, after I’ve just finished guiding a brilliant group of American students from Brown University my co-worker, that was teaching in an high school told me I should become a staff member as well and give it a try. Honestly I felt a little like Michelle Pfeiffer in her role ‘Dangerous Minds’. In other words that I am going to make a real change in their worldview entirely and transform them to love Literature just as I do.

I was working for hours and hours on end, perfecting my lesson plans at home; thinking about each and every word I am gonna tell them; showing them the conflicts the protagonists had experienced in the novels just like they do in their reality. I needed something more suitable to my character which is a free spirit. I wanted something more uplifting and engaging. But still in the same field of education and passing knowledge. So I went for dream and completed the official tour guide course by the Ministry of Tourism at the end of 2011. Yea!

Since then this is what I do! Being a guide for more than 10 years made me the happiest man ever. I get to know super interesting people, I have the chance to work with people that are keen on listening, without the formalities of a classroom. As someone that likes to travel, I know how stressful traveling could be! All those questions such as, did I pick the right hotel? Or if it’s your once-in-a-lifetime B’nai mitzvot event for your children. Or did I pick the right rabbi or that skilled photographer for the ultimate pictures? Are all those recommendations online are they really that good? So my friends! This is what I’m here for!

Apart from being your top-notch expert private tour guide that will reveal the beauties of this amazing piece of land. I’ll also narrate beautifully all these amazing stories that would come to life. I’ll be your chauffeur, concierge, photographer, and more.

Avraham Tuval

Avraham is a ‘Tzabar’ (a native-born Israeli), a High-Technology professional, an avid traveler, a certified Tour Guide in Hebrew and English, and has a wealth of experience guiding and operating tours in Israel for both groups and individuals. AvrahamTours provides an exciting and enjoyable, moving and enriching experience, thanks to Avraham’s extensive knowledge on the subject. A love of the country and its people is a vital ingredient for a successful tour and Avraham has both. He knows Israel, her fascinating history and her many charming secrets.

Ehud Peretz

I invite you to a fascinating tour of the Holyland with unique tour guide.
Discover the ancient and historical sites, the magical ambiance of the country and the biblical experience up close.
Walk with me into the history of Jerusalem, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea and more important sites of this colorful country.
My main aim is to give you an unforgettable experience and enrich you knowledge with a trip full of emotions and excitement.

Arthur Koll

Arthur Koll is a resident of Ein Kerem and leads tours in the Ein Kerem and Jerusalem regions. He is the former Deputy Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he concluded his service as the head of the Media and Public Affairs Division. He is also a former Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Serbia and Montenegro and served as instructor of the National Defense College. Mr. Koll also served as Consul of the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta, USA and as Director of Projects for the Central Europe & Eurasia Division. He earned a BA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an MA in Political Science from the University of Haifa with distinction and is a former Instructor at the Israel National Defense College.

Slava Bazarsky

The best way to see Israel is with a professional Israeli private tour guide. However, with thousands of guides to choose from, making the right decision can be difficult. This page will explain why you made the right choice!

My name is Slava, I’m a Private Tour Guide in Israel. I was born in Ukraine and moved to Israel with my family on the 1988 “Aliya.” We were on our way to the United States, but God had other plans for us, so we ended up in Israel.

I served in the Israeli military in one of the top intelligence units, which was unquestionably one of the best experiences of my life in terms of maturing and acquiring various “tools” for the future. I’m married with two beautiful daughters.

I graduated from the University of Tel Aviv with a BA in International Relations, and my next step was the Israel Ministry of Tourism academy, where I gained 2.5 years of valuable experience and a depth of knowledge about my beloved home, Israel.

I adore my incredible country, and after completing my military service, I work as a licensed private tour guide in Israel, specializing in cultures, religions, gastronomy, architecture, and archeology.

I crossed Israel back and forth and flipped every stone to tell you everything there is to know about my country.

I have been working as a private tour guide in Israel since 2006, and I am currently ranked in the top 10 best Israeli tour companies and among the best Israeli tour guides. I was also nominated by TripAdvisor as one of the best private tour guides in Israel in 2019 and won second place!

I am fluent in five languages (English, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, and Ukrainian), and my services have been used by some of the world’s largest corporations and their guests.

Bein Harim

Yitzchak Ben Ari – the founder and the owner of the Bein Harim Tourism Services, is a 30-year veteran of the field and brings with him a vast and rich accumulation of knowledge of the business. He established Bein Harim Tourism Services in 1993 and the company has grown an large amount during its existence.

The Caesarea full day tour starts with a drive north along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to the ancient city of Caesarea. Take an in-depth tour of Caesarea National Park that encompasses the ancient Roman theater, the hippodrome, and Herod’s Reef Palace. See the Roman bathhouses, restored frescoes, and mosaic floors and take a walk along Caesarea’s seafront promenade. Tour the remains of the Crusader city of Caesarea.

See the “Caesarea Stars,” an interactive presentation that covers the history of this ancient port city. Visit the impressive aqueduct that brought fresh water to the Roman city of Caesarea Maritima. Next, the tour takes you to Alona Park where lush green woodlands spread across a valley. Here you can visit a section of the ancient water system and it is possible to walk along the underground aqueduct through water 70cm-deep. You can also visit other places along the Caesarea aqueduct route.

Bruce Avishai

Bruce lived in the Boston, Massachusetts area and later graduated from Rutgers College with a degree in Political Science. He immigrated to Israel in 1972, where he has lived on a Kibbutz, worked as a guide in the Sinai desert, maintained a private farm for 10 years, and finally became a professional guide in 1991. Bruce’s first impression of Israel was that it is a most unique and sometimes indescribable place to be. Bruce’s personal journey and growth as a professional guide have only reinforced those feelings. He always desires to try to show people Israel’s “uniqueness”, in order for them to have true and lasting impressions of Israel. Bruce resides in Rehovot, just south of Tel Aviv, is a father of 3, and grandfather of 5.

Caesarea Maritima is an ancient city that was built by Herod the Great in 25–13 BC. It is located along the coast of Israel between Tel Aviv and Haifa, in a place formerly called Pyrgos Stratonos. This is also where Herod built his palace on a cliff overlooking the sea. Civil life of the new city began in 13 BC, when Cesarea was turned into the capital of Judea, and the official residence of the Roman procurators and governors. The remains of all major buildings erected by Herod lasted until the late nineteenth century. The remains of the medieval town can also be seen, which are the walls, the palace and the site of the cathedral crusade.

Modern Caesarea Maritima has a population of 4,500 inhabitants and it’s the only Israeli locality managed by a private organization, the Caesarea Development Corporation. It’s organized as a communal settlement, though not as a kibbutz or moshav. It is a city built in honor of the Roman emperor Caesar Augustus. Today it’s a small archaeological enclave declared a National Park with preserved Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins; also it has a Roman aqueduct and amphitheater.

Levi Zelkind

For the second year in a row, Levi has has been chosen as a 2020 Traveler’s Choice Winner by Tripadvisor – part of an exclusive group that are in the top 10% of attractions worldwide. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, and he knows Israel like the back of his hand.

Levi specializes in tours that are custom-tailored to suit your unique interests and schedule. Your tour will be based on his extensive knowledge and passion for the history, geography and religion of Israel. Levi was a ‘refusenik,’ a Russian dissident Jew refused permission to emigrate to Israel by the USSR government. Eventually, he and his family were allowed to make ‘Aliya’ in 1985. Levi joined the thriving hi-tech industry in Israel where he climbed the career ladder for 16 years.

Eventually, he decided to follow his passion for travel and history and become a licensed Israel tour guide.

Doobie Sabbo

Born and raised in Israel, Doobie has over 17 years experience providing professional tours. Doobie trained for 2 years across a multitude of subjects to pass the official licensing exam set forth by the Ministry of Tourism, and is a Licensed Tour Guide and an Authorized Driving Guide. Every tour we give is customized to your specific interests and what you want to see and do. We always suggest spots after we get to know you and what you want to see. Avoid getting stuck in a large tour group, where you are rushed from spot to spot. Our private and custome tours give you all the time you want to focus on the spots you want, and avoid those you don’t!

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