A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll spot the signs of the salvation-seeking pioneers who called the port city home.
Join me, Tomer Chelouche, a Tel Aviv city guide, as we uncover Jaffa's overlooked gem—the Noga neighborhood. Wander through the former American-German colony, tracing its rich history from Gesher Theater to its heart. Explore the area's wooden balconies, remnants of the first American settlers in 1866, and hear tales of Rolla Floyd, the colony's pioneer. Discover houses left by Americans, acquired by Germans, and the Beit Immanuel Guesthouse, once Kaiser Wilhelm II's retreat. Stroll the charming streets, immersed in the stories of love, jealousy, and transformation that shaped this vibrant enclave.
This tour tells the unusual story of devoted American and, later, German Christians who came to settle in the Holy Land in the mid-1800s with the hopes of finding salvation. Their story deviates from the mainstream narrative told at Jaffa’s more touristic sites.
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A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony
What's included in A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gesher TheatrePass-by Only
Begin your exploration at the Gesher Theater, a cultural landmark that sets the stage for your journey through Jaffa's lesser-known treasures, offering a glimpse into the vibrant arts scene that thrives in the heart of the city.
Wander along Jerusalem Boulevard and uncover the fascinating history behind its creation, sparked by a fit of jealousy and transformed into a bustling thoroughfare that weaves through the heart of Jaffa's historic neighborhoods.
Encounter the Rolla Floyd House, a historic residence that once belonged to one of Jaffa's earliest American settlers, serving as a tangible reminder of the pioneering spirit that shaped the landscape of the port city.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts at the Gesher Theatre.
End Points
- The tour ends at Nitsana 14-16, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
