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10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Acre That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Acre, Israel including The Or Torah Synagogue, Ghattas Turkish Bath, Wisam Kharouf - Tour Guide, JNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center, Citadel of Acre, Templars Tunnel, Ethnographic Museum Treasures in the Walls, Al-Jazzar Mosque, The Acre Turkish Bazaar, Okashi Art Museum.
Restaurants in Acre
1. The Or Torah Synagogue
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 384sallyg - London, United Kingdom
I have visited Acre several times, and always been taken to see the Jail but on this visit, we saw this quite unique Synagogue. Every surface, floors, walls and ceilings are in magnificent mosaic, showing scenes from the Old Testament and other day to day scenes. Well worth a visit.
2. Ghattas Turkish Bath
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Ghattas Bath is the largest functioning Hammam in Akko. The luxury Turkish bathhouse, housed in a "hybrid" Ottoman-Templar building, has been painstakingly renovated and restored to its original state. The authentic and original features alongside the most modern and luxurious equipment offer an all-round experience. The bathhouse includes two floors of indulgence with the ground floor housing a large traditional seating area, steam room, massage table as well as separate changing areas, lockers, bathrooms and showers for men and women. The top floor includes a dry sauna, a Jacuzzi, warmed seating area, two massage beds and underfloor heating.
Reviewed By 991asafd
Ghattas Turkish bath in Acre is definitely one of the places you will return to one day and recommend your friends to visit. It’s beautiful it’s well planned, once you have opened the door you find your self I a different era. The place managed to capture the glory of Past and the modern tecnology. So you can enjoy them both. The owner is great explained about himself and how he made his childhood dream (the Hamam) be realized. The stuff members and masseur are very friendly and professionals (The soap bubble massage was amazing). So treat yourself, take 2-3 hours and go there
3. Wisam Kharouf - Tour Guide
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
I am a native Arab of the city Acre (Akko). I am a licensed tour guide in all of Israel (license number 12550), specializing in Acre and the North of Israel. I have a B.A in General History and Art History. When studying for my degree, my main interest was Classical History and I studied Ancient Greek for two years. I still read widely and enjoy fishing. My tours are in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, and I am currently learning Dutch (my wife’s mother tongue). I love my work because I get to interact with all the shades of the human spectrum and adjust the tours according to my clients’ interests, and because it allows me to share my love for the sites and for my home town of Acre.
4. JNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Due to the current situation, the JNF-USA Western Galilee Tourist Information center will be available online: WWW. WESTGALIL.ORG.IL If you would like personal assistance, we will be happy to assist you via Telephone- Sunday to Thursday 10 AM- 3 PM Good healthy days to us all.
Reviewed By Traveler723810 - Paramus, United States
This is the place to go for great advice and information before you start your visit to Akko. The great staff can help you (in several languages) to orient yourself in the city and help you map out a great day of touring, eating, and fun. They have a short film, maps, brochures and lots of advice regarding where and when. Follow the signs to Tourist Information when you enter the old part of town on Weizmann st (there is a parking lot right there at 1 Weizmann where you can park for the day if you are coming by car). The signs kind of drop off but you can ask for help at any store or restaurant. You will see a lovely restored stone building with bright blue shutters. Inside is a gorgeous, light-filled space which also includes local artwork for sale and interesting informational exhibits. If you have transportation and a flexible schedule, they can help you extend your visit to the area to include other sites such as local inns, wineries, food or crafts workshops and beautiful parks and natural sites in the western Galilee. We just spent several days doing just that and there is a lot to do and see in the area! Enjoy your visit to historic Akko and the Galilee.
5. Citadel of Acre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 933 reviews
The Hospitallers, the Order of the Knights of St. John, built this impressive fortress more than 700 years ago.
Reviewed By MiriamBee - Tel Aviv, Israel
Though I have visited Acre (or Akko, St Jean d'Acre) several times, Wisam Kharouf's guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site brought new discoveries and historical facts to light. The benefit of spending time with a local guide was immediately apparent. Wisam is a native of the city (his family have lived in Akko for several hundred years) and he wears his considerable knowledge and academic background lightly, making the highlights of our visit accessible and interesting to three generations! We saw several aspects of the City in all its unique grandeur. Wisam guided us through the old city with its remarkable excavations and restorations of the Halls of Crusader Knights, the magnificent central courtyard and the Khan Al-Umdan, the 18th century caravanserai near the port. We also visited the Ramchal (or Rabbi Luzzatto) Synagogue with its connections to this poet and Kabbalist who arrived in Akko in 1743. We strolled through the atmospheric Market Street and heard the call to prayer from the El-Jazzar Mosque that dates from 1782. Altogether, this proved to be an exciting and informative day for our family group, thanks to Wisam, who patiently answered questions and offered generously of his valuable knowledge and experience as a Tour Guide.
6. Templars Tunnel
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4.0 based on 562 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
A must experience while visiting Old Acre! Interesting history brought to life through audio and visual enhancements while deeply enveloped within the city's old walls. Quite enjoyable to explore the remarkable 800 year old construction by the Knight's Templar, during the time of the Crusades, when this tunnel was used as safe passage between the old port to the Templar Palace. The ceiling is low in places, but I did not have the uncomfortable feeling of claustrophobia while exploring this 150 meter marvel. Enjoy!
7. Ethnographic Museum Treasures in the Walls
8. Al-Jazzar Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By Judithneisse - Nahariya, Israel
The Othoman ruler of Akko Ahmad Al Jasar has build the the old city of Akko above the Crusadors city in the 18th century. By this occasion the Mosque named after him was errected above the destroyed St John Church.inside the Mosque there is a box containing the hair from the beard of the Prophet Mohammad and for this reason the mosque built in a tipical Othoman style is considered as very holy in the Moslem World
9. The Acre Turkish Bazaar
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4.0 based on 119 reviews
The Turkish Bazaar in the old district of Acre , is one of the oldest covered art and find dining markets in the world. A comprehensive restoration project that took place in 2011 , renewed its infrastructures and turned it into one of the major landmarks of the old city of Acre. The Bazzar is easily reached from just about everywhere and can be accessed through three gates and directly from the Hospitaller Fortress exit. Come and be a guest in one of the fascinating restaurants and beautiful shops at the Acre Turkish Bazaar.
Reviewed By damsel14 - New York City, United States
I enjoyed this more than the Arabic Quarter in Jerusalem, and I wish I had more time to properly explore the stands. You'll feel like you're in another world here, surrounded by stands with clothes, food, spices, and handcrafted goods. I would definitely try to spend at least an hour giving things a leisurely look.
