Tomer Chelouche
Tel Aviv Tours
Tomer Chelouche here, Tel Aviv tour guide since 2008. I started guiding tours in the city out of fascination with my family history. The Chelouche family was one of the founding families of Tel Aviv. My ancestors built this city - and I’m telling its story. This podcast is aimed to inspire you before your visit to Tel Aviv. You can listen to it whether you’re already on the plane en route to TLV airport, or if you’re still considering your next travel destination, and everything in between. This podcast is free of charge and always will be. On the go, I’ll also give you specific recommendation...
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Tomer Chelouche
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Dec 25, 2025
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Episodes
044 Worth Living 25.12.2025 16:44
Tel Aviv released a new tourism campaign, inviting visitors to see for themselves that the city is still kicking • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • Visitors to Israel coming January 2026 with extended time for exploring should check out the country’s southernmost region - including Sde Boker, Ramon Crater, the Arava Valley and Eilat • Season 2 of Tel Aviv Tours Podcast is in the works Sho...
043 A Little Goat 18.12.2025 16:04
One performance captivated the audience in the inaugural Tel Aviv Festival, celebrating one of Israel’s most prolific singer-songwriters, delivering a powerful anti-war message • The White City audio tour recommendation • Visitors to Israel coming January 2026 with extended time for exploring should check out the country’s southern regions - part 1 of 2, including the Dead Sea and Massada, the cit...
042 Quiet Rebellion 11.12.2025 15:49
The shopping sprees of late November were held back in the city that saw its fifth annual repair and reuse campaign • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • Travelling further out from Tel Aviv during January 2026 will leave you with a richer understanding of Israel's landscape, history and culture Show notes: • telaviv.tours • Picturesque Neve Tzedek: A Tour around Israel’s Petit Paris • THE GUT...
041 City Of Grace 05.12.2025 14:40
A fierce gay rights advocate and vocal Israel supporter, Debra Messing receives the Key to the City from Tel Aviv’s mayor and an honorary award at the city’s international LGBTQ+ film festival • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • Travelling to the Golan Heights and the Galilee, as well as other parts of the North of Israel during January 2026 Show notes: • telaviv.tours • Old Jaffa's Secrets: A...
040 East Meets Middle East 27.11.2025 14:34
Kimuraya chain restaurant introduces Japan-loving locals to traditional cuisine as one city landmark turns into a matcha pop-up stand, making this city on the Mediterranean ever more similar to Tokyo • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • November 30th marks the day commemorating Jewish expulsion from muslim countries, contextualizing Israel's democratic character evident in the equal...
039 Diplomatic Diners 20.11.2025 16:22
Trump’s inner-circle Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff explore Tel Aviv’s culinary landscape • The strengthening of Israeli-American ties is evident in VP Vance’s quick visit to Israel and a record number of direct trans-atlantic flights between Tel Aviv and New York anticipated this summer • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • Visitors coming in December 2025 can witness how Israel's Jewish "trib...
038 Still Optimistic 13.11.2025 14:38
From Dudu Geva’s duck to Hanoch Levin’s Shampoo Queen, culture masterpieces embody the spirit of the city that dares to be different • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • Visitors to Tel Aviv in December 2025 have the opportunity to not only take part in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, but also witness Christmas celebrations in Jaffa and party on New Year’s Eve in the city that neve...
037 Early Sunset 06.11.2025 12:10
As the sun disappears ever so early, the opportunity for a couple’s tour of the city is even more attractive than before • Jaffa’s American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • The meaning of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of light, that will be celebrated this year starting December 14th, 2025 Show notes: • telaviv.tours • A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony • Jose...
036 Like a Wildflower 30.10.2025 15:19
Shlomi Shaban, artistic director of the Tel Aviv Festival, is aiming for a cultural event that will experiment mixing different cultural mediums • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • High prices, rude service providers and lack of personal space are some of the shortcomings with which Tel Aviv is still grappling, but it’s better to manage expectations before your visit to this great...
035 Back to School 23.10.2025 15:55
The pioneering educational institution nurtured generations of Israeli leaders from its original Jaffa location to its current campus and a thousand graduates came to partake in the celebrations • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • The Tel Aviv based Revolution Orchestra will play its “more Rock, less Baroque” interpretation of Bach’s music this November 2025 at the Tel Aviv Opera H...
034 After the Holidays 16.10.2025 12:33
Israel's collective transition from sacred time to ordinary routine is an unparalleled feeling well expressed in a famous song by Tel Avivian songwriter, who also well described how the city was built completely anew back in the day • The White City audio tour recommendation • Visitors coming in November 2025 will find Tel Aviv’s Great Synagogue behind scaffolding, but there are still numerous pla...
Bonus: Coming Home 11.10.2025 11:58
Tel Aviv quickly shifted from the mourning rituals of the October 7th to joyous end of war celebrations in anticipation to see fellow Israelis being returned after two whole years in captivity • Listen to my audio tours in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and watch my virtual tours in Tel Aviv • These hopeful days of October 2025 will go down in history and you have to be here to feel it Show notes: • telav...
033 Is Tel Aviv Relaxing? 09.10.2025 15:49
Tel Aviv's cultural shift sees young residents choosing screen-free nights and mindful experiences over traditional nightlife chaos • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • Budget travel guide for November 2025 visitors to Tel Aviv, featuring affordable beach experiences, bicycle rentals and transit suggestions, Carmel Market bargains and strategies for affordable dining Show notes: • telaviv.t...
032 Flipping the Pyramid 03.10.2025 14:23
Cycling in Tel Aviv jumps from 6% to 17% as the city flips its mobility pyramid, making bicycles and e-scooters serious urban transport • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • A guide to Sarona's transformation from 19th-century German Templar colony to vibrant commercial district, featuring restored architecture, underground tunnels, and modern dining within historic buildings Show notes: •...
031 The Soul of My Soul 25.09.2025 18:21
The modern Hebrew writer Hava Shapira never got to live in the house that she built for herself on Bialik street, which is now up for sale for a whopping sum • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • The best time of the year to visit Tel Aviv is coming up again after the Jewish High Holy Days, in the middle of October 2025 • a list of six must visit locations in Tel Aviv, leaving the seventh spot...
030 Need for Speed 18.09.2025 10:20
The city that has love nailed into its name hosts a Singles Run for the third time, with thousands of athletic young adults running and participating in speed dating events • American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • How does it feel to walk about Tel Aviv during this time of the year? A guide to the sights, sounds and smells you’d experience when visiting the city in October 2025 Show no...
029 Progress Report 11.09.2025 12:43
Tel Aviv's first-ever Voluntary Local Review reveals impressive municipal achievements in advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • A pleasant walk through the city’s streets in the beginning of the fall season is also an architectural journey from Ottoman-era Jaffa to Tel Aviv’s contemporary skyscrapers Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The Tr...
028 Breathing Again 04.09.2025 11:47
After months of scorching heat, Mediterranean breezes are felt in the Railway Park and Tel Avivians reclaim their public green spaces • White City audio tour recommendation • Marking the dates for the Jewish high holy days in late September and early October 2025 and a family-friendly experience at the Eretz Israel Museum Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The White City • Cucu Hotel (booking.com affil...
027 Swimming with Dolphins 28.08.2025 13:14
Israeli marine biologists spotted a unique family of dolphins not far from beachgoers and swimmers in the city’s coastline, which was unexpectedly more pleasant in this seabathing season • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 3/3) Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The Four Corners of the Historical Old City: A Self-Guided Jerusalem Tour • Jerusal...
026 Getting Brazilian 21.08.2025 13:26
The city’s obsession with footvolley reached its climax with the premier league games held at Frishman Beach in the past month • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 2/3) Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture • Brown BoBo Hotel (Booking.com affiliated link)
025 Young and Old 14.08.2025 10:32
Where have all the children gone? Birth rate data in Israel show the city is growing old, while other Israeli cities are not only filled with children, but also tell a completely different story about Israel’s future • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's neighbourhoods (part 1/3) Show notes: • telaviv.tours • Old Jaffa's Secrets: A Circular Tour from the Clock Tower to Yefe...
024 Starting Anew 07.08.2025 11:59
A new study reaffirms Tel Aviv’s positioning as one of the most expensive global cities to buy an apartment in • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • What to expect for the Jewish New Year? A heads up for visitors coming in September 2025 Show notes: • telaviv.tours • A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony • The Gutman Museum of Art
023 Rising Tall 31.07.2025 12:55
The race for Tel Aviv's tallest building intensifies with ToHa 2 reaching its 75th floor while Azrieli Spiral aims for 88 floors • Jaffa's American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's drinking culture for visitors escaping August 2025 heat (part 2/2) Show notes: • telaviv.tours • A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony
022 Infinite Light 24.07.2025 13:54
Yayoi Kusama's mesmerizing infinity mirror room becomes a permanent fixture at Tel Aviv Museum of Art, transforming the museum into a pilgrimage site for contemporary art enthusiasts • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • A guide to Tel Aviv's drinking culture for visitors escaping August 2025 heat (part 1/2) Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The Trail of Independence: Tracing the o...
021 By the Book 17.07.2025 12:44
Last month saw the traditional Israeli book festival with Tel Aviv hosting a line of events in different locations • White City audio tour recommendation • A list of four places in which to hang out during the hot summer nights of Tel Aviv Show notes: • telaviv.tours • The White City audio tour • The Saul Hotel (Booking.com affiliate link)
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