Maria Lando telling the story of the Maccabiah with a historical photograph, on a Tel Aviv tour at sunset
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Tel Aviv Port Walk: Maccabiah & Independence Stories

I will show you my Tel Aviv as Israel's most successful startup: born on bare sand dunes in 1909, turned into a world city within one lifetime. In two hours by the sea, with storytelling and music, I bring its founders to life: Yosef Yekutieli, the young visionary who dreamed up the Maccabiah Games and made them real; Dizengoff, who built a heaven of culture and sport; Rutenberg, the engineer with five lives who lit up a country; and the pioneers who smuggled an air force into being. Part history, part thriller, told on the very ground where it happened, just as the Maccabiah returns to Israel. Plus each tour participant will get her or his own First Maccabiah Participant Card! Optional: we can pause for a food and drink stop at the lively Port Market (Shuk Ha'Namal): local produce, street food and a taste of the city by the sea.

2-3 hours, tailored to you. English or Hebrew. Private or small group.

Photos from the Tel Aviv tour

Maria Lando guiding a seated group in Hayarkon Park, Tel AvivTour group at the Reading power station by the Tel Aviv PortTour group under a tree beside the Yarkon at dusk, Tel AvivSunset over the Mediterranean from the Tel Aviv shore
The Tel Aviv skyline at dusk seen across the sports fieldsArched bridge over the Yarkon river, Tel AvivPalm trees at sunset reflected in the Yarkon river, Tel AvivFresh pastries at Shuk HaNamal, the Tel Aviv Port marketTrays of baked goods at the Tel Aviv Port market

What guests say

★★★★★

“Maria gave us an exceptional tour of the history of the Maccabiah in Tel Aviv: well-structured, deeply interesting, and filled with fascinating information.”

— Limor
★★★★★

“Maria created a really interesting history walk in Tel Aviv, with a great balance of stories and history… Maria herself was lovely and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!”

— Elinor
★★★★★

“We were really impressed by Maria's deep and diverse information… she connects the past to the present of our country and the people of Israel.”

— Olga

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