Top Things to do in Acre
What to do and see in Acre, Northern District: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Acre, Israel including Carma Akko Vacation Home, Citadel of Acre, Knights' Halls, The Acre Turkish Bazaar, Khan al-Umdan.
Restaurants in Acre
1. Carma Akko Vacation Home
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Carma is a self-catering vacation home housed in a 1000 year old building featuring actual historical artifacts, including a Crusader arch. It combines old world charm with the best of modern convenience, including brand-new appliances and furnishings, satellite TV, air conditioning, free WiFi, solar-based water heater, espresso maker, and well-stocked wine fridge. It is airy and roomy, with lots of natural light and an expansive roof-top terrace overlooking the colorful market. Located in the center of the Old City, is approximately a 6 min walk to all of the Old City's major landmarks, restaurants, tourist attractions and public transportation. The owners, who speak multiple languages, provide free pick-up service from the Akko Central Train Station and Central Bus Station, and a free orientation tour of the environs.
2. 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.
3. Knights' Halls
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By davidkW7410HU - Jerusalem, Israel
Knights' Halls in Acre are a must, if you are visiting Acre's Old city. The history of the Crusaders comes alive when you enter this massive fortress and see it size and beauty. As a tourist guide, most of my clients can't believe what are they seeing. Huge halls, an incredibly beautiful refectory (the common dining room for the knights) secret passages and even the fortress latrine make of this visit an unforgettable experience.
4. 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.
5. Khan al-Umdan
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Departure811861 - Germany, null
This Khan is a wonderful example of the attempts made by the Ottomans to link all the places of their empire with the help of trade. (Of course, you may call this exploitation.) Its architecture justly deserves the title "world heritage". The clock tower was built at the beginning of the 20th century to celebrate Sultan Abdülhamid's accession to the throne some 25 years before. Thus it can be called a "relative" of the clock towers in Izmir/Turkey or Jaffa.
