Top Things to do in Acre
10 Things to do in Acre That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Acre, Israel including The Or Torah Synagogue, JNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center, Art 192, Citadel of Acre, Bahai Gardens and Shrine, Akko Old Town, Templars Tunnel, Hamam El Basha Museum, The Underground Prisoners Museum, Al-Jazzar Mosque.
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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. 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.
3. Art 192
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Art 192 is a collaboration of ten female artists from the Galilee. together we fulfilling our dream of creating and shared space to sell our handmade work.at Art 192 you`ll find a wide selection of ceramics, both functional & decorative, jewellery, glasswork & upcycled decor. All handcrafted, original work made by us. Art 192 is situated in the beautiful lanes of the old city of Akko.
Reviewed By AyaPiorko
Lovely art gallery with unique art and unique story. You should go visit and buy an Israeli art piece for you or for someone you love. Highly recommended!
4. Citadel of Acre
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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.
5. Bahai Gardens and Shrine
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4.5 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By judyinjerusalem - Jerusalem, Israel
Spectacular manicured gardens surrounding the shrine that sits on the outskirts of Akko. Everything is immaculately groomed and exploding with color. Be sure to talk with the Bahai volunteers who come from all over the world to tend the gardens,
6. Akko Old Town
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4.5 based on 1,335 reviews
Reviewed By pvq2015 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The old city is a delight. Wonderful nooks and crannies ; doors opening to reveal gardens and homes nestling within the Acre historic City walls over hundreds of years - Ottoman; Crusader Mameluke and Napoleon too. Churches abut synagogues and mosques. The port is bustling ; the Mediterranean blue and you can feel the presence of those who lived loved and fought in ancient Acre There is a fascinating Caravan Sarai which is locked up and derelict Oh but you have to walk ,Climb up and down cobbled paths and tiny lanes. So if you find that difficult it’s not an excursion for you.
7. 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!
8. Hamam El Basha Museum
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4.0 based on 151 reviews
The Hamam Museum in Old Acre“The story of the Last Bathhouse Attendant," a multi-screen, walk-through dramatic presentation in the Hamam Basha Ottoman-era bathhouse in Old Acre
Reviewed By David-Miriam-Cohen - Israel, null
Very nice and very interesting restoration of a bath house first opened in the 18th century. Admission includes an audio tour, very nicely done.
9. The Underground Prisoners Museum
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By damsel14 - New York City, United States
There is so much incredible history in Acre that it's difficult to know where to begin, but I began here, working my way up through the other centuries of history. As new powers came to this area, they built over each other. You start down here and climb your way up through the centuries into the modern day. There's no need to spend a ton of time in the Underground Prisoners Museum, but it's a good place to start.
10. Al-Jazzar Mosque
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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
