The White City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the History of the Bauhaus Style

Dizengoff Square as seen from the roof of Hotel Cinema crystalizes the centrality of the square to the White City of Tel Aviv.

Known as the “Non-stop City”, Tel Aviv offers around the clock excitement. Dizengoff Street speaks to early birds and night owls alike.

The renewed Beit Leisin Theatre. A cornerstone of contemporary Israeli culture and a Tel Aviv landmark.

Dizengoff Street was named after the first mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff. It is one of the busiest places in town with many cafes, restaurants and pubs.

Home of the bohemians since its early days, Tel Aviv is the locus of cultural activity in Israel.

Not only an ensemble of buildings designated for preservation, The White City of Tel Aviv is also home to a lively community. Dov Hoz Community Center.

Rounded balconies have become a part of the vernacular architecture in Tel Aviv of the 1930s.

The center of Tel Aviv is surprisingly green. Trees are grown in public squares and major streets, as well as in privately owned gardens.

The White City of Tel Aviv is a World Heritage Site since the 2003 UNESCO declaration. Its uniqueness lies in the International Style architecture.

An icon of Tel Aviv since 1986 - “Fire and Water” sculpture by Israeli artist Yaakov Agam in the center of Dizengoff Square.

Duration40m - 1h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The White City of Tel Aviv was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Its uniqueness lies in its International Style architecture, also known as Bauhaus.

What is so special about the White City? In this tour, we look for its cultural significance and historical roots. A hallmark of architectural preservation, that is also home to a lively community, it housed bohemians and politicians, that shaped Israel as we know it today.

You start this self-guided GPS audio tour at Dizengoff Square and finish in the same spot about 45 minutes later. You will be guided by the voice of Tomer Chelouche, a local and experienced Tel Aviv tour guide.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

Dizengoff Center Mall
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The tour takes place in the Dizengoff Centre of Tel Aviv
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The tour begins at the beautiful Dizengoff Square.
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The tour stops briefly outside the Dov Hoz Community Center. You'll hear the history of this all-age inclusive space.
Dizengoff Street
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The takes you through a section of Dizengoff Street, named after the first mayor of Tel Aviv.
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The tour briefly stops outside the Beit Lessin Theatre. It's another landmark in the cultural landscape of Tel Aviv. Formerly, the Cameri Theatre, it is also where the secular identity of the city was forged.
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The tour ends outside the Cinema Hotel which is back at the start location.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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