In this tour we focus on the medieval city, visiting sites that are mostly below today's street level. These sites are almost 1000 years old, part of Acre as the capital city of the 2nd Kingdom of Jerusalem! The two main sites we'll visit are: The Knights' Halls (citadel - UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Templar Tunnel! In this tour, we discuss history, archaeology, daily life, industry, food, art, architecture & more!
At your hotel (if it's in the old city) or the entrance to the Visitor Center (1 Weizmann street)
Intro of Acre's history, the garden's story & buying tickets for the sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel is part of the Medieval city (approx. 1000 years old), when Acre was the capital city of the second Kingdom of Jerusalem. The site is underground, it's huge(!) and beautiful. Here we discuss archaeology, crafts, history, economy, politics, daily life & more!
One of the Markets of the city, going through lots of conservation & renovation, and it has a unique vibe to it
Crossing through the main market, discussing its history and discussing some current local types of food available there
The Templar Tunnel is yet another underground site, most likely Medieval, crossing the city from east to west. Its true purpose is still a mystery to this day!
Same as meeting point, or anywhere inside the old city
Guide fee & hotel pick-up if it's in the old city
Food & drink, Entrance to sites: 49 ILS per person (combined ticket) - paid by the customers at the ticket office
- Please be sure to wear comfy shoes, have water on you, sunblock, a hat and/or umbrella
- The underground sites are NOT claustrophobic, except for two segments which we can walk around
- Most of the city is wheelchair accessible
Working hours - 10:00am until 7:00pm
I also guide in different parts of the Galilee (like Nazareth & Sea of Galilee) and the Golan Heights - transportation fees apply. Contact me for details!