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Tel Aviv travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Jaffa (Yafo), Tel Aviv
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Common scams in Tel Aviv

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Tel Aviv, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Tel Aviv — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Tel Aviv

6 places worth your time in Tel Aviv, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Tel Aviv →

Top food to try in Tel Aviv

6 dishes to eat in Tel Aviv, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Tel Aviv →

Traditions and customs in Tel Aviv

5 customs and traditions in Tel Aviv — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Tel Aviv →

Getting around Tel Aviv

How to travel around Tel Aviv — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Tel Aviv: transport and taxi apps →

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