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6-Hour Private Haifa and Acre Tour with Baha'i Gardens and Old City

6 Hours Round trip from Haifa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Baha'i Gardens, including the central terrace and the Shrine of Bab
  • 02 Explore Acre's incredible underground Knights' Halls and Templars' Tunnel
  • 03 Walk through Acre's Old City past mosques, markets, and historic streets
  • 04 Enjoy stunning views over Haifa, Haifa Bay, and the Galilee mountains
  • 05 Take a small fishing-boat cruise along Acre's massive city walls

Discover two of northern Israel's most compelling cities on this private tour of Haifa and Acre. Visit the Baha'i Gardens, the German Colony, and Stella Maris in Haifa before exploring Acre's atmospheric Old City, the remarkable underground Knights' Halls, the Templars' Tunnel, and the traditional market. You can also take a small fishing-boat cruise along Acre's massive city walls for an additional fee. Along the way, learn about the rich history and culture of both cities from your knowledgeable guide.

Explore expressive halls, towers, the crypt of St. John's Church, a jail, a secret passage, streets around the fortress, and even a medieval public toilet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Haifa, Acre
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pickup in Haifa

  • Pick-up from your location.
2
Day 02

Explore the German Colony

  • Visit a colony of German Templars, built in the 19th century with authentic houses, which has become the tourist center of Haifa. Don't forget to take a picture of the Baha'i Gardens.
3
Day 03

Visit the Baha'i Gardens Terrace

  • Visit the central terrace of the Baha'i Gardens in Haifa, walk along the path leading to the Shrine of Bab, and visit inside.
4
Day 04

Panoramic Views from the Baha'i Gardens

  • Take in the view from the upper point of the Baha'i Gardens over Haifa and the surrounding area, including Haifa Bay and the mountains of Galilee.
5
Day 05

Stella Maris Monastery and Lighthouse

  • Visit the church of the Stella Maris Carmelite Monastery, built according to Christian tradition over Elijah's Cave. See the lighthouse building, the monument to Napoleon's soldiers, and the Column of the Holy Virgin Mary.
6
Day 06

Discover the Knights' Halls

  • Explore expressive halls, towers, the crypt of St. John's Church, a jail, a secret passage, streets around the fortress, and even a medieval public toilet. This is a unique opportunity to glimpse the daily life of the Crusaders 900 years ago.
7
Day 07

Walk Through Acre's Old City

  • Walk through the narrow streets of the Old City, past mosques, markets, and streets named after famous people who have visited here.
8
Day 08

Acre Port and Optional Boat Cruise

  • Visit the Port of Acre, once the most important port on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the capital of the Kingdom of Jerusalem for 99 years, and now a small harbour for yachts, fishermen, and tourist boats. Take a small cruise on a fishing boat along the massive city walls while listening to local music. The cruise requires an additional fee.
9
Day 09

Walk Through the Templars' Tunnel

  • See the large underground tunnel between the former Templars' Fortress and the port, which resembles a medieval subway.
10
Day 10

Browse the Old Acre Market

  • Experience the colors of a traditional Middle Eastern market, where everything is for sale: spices, coffee, clothes, toys, sweets, and especially fish. Try something there.
11
Day 11

Stroll Along Acre's City Walls

  • Take a walk on the city walls of Acre and enjoy the stunning views of Haifa and Haifa Bay. You can see the port, the beaches, and the mountains in the distance. You might also see some teenagers jumping into the water from the walls.
12
Day 12

Drop-off in Haifa

  • Drop off at your location.
Baha'i Gardens terraces, German Colony streets, Acre's Old City, Haifa Bay

Where this trip takes you

Baha'i Gardens terraces, German Colony streets, Acre's Old City, Haifa Bay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Haifa 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
  • WiFi on board

What's Not Included

  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to Knights' Halls and Templars' Tunnel (combined ticket) - approximately $14 per person
  • Boat cruise - approximately $6 per person

What to bring

  • Modest clothes

Know before you go

  • This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Haifa, Israel
Tour start
Haifa, Israel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Haifa.

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