Unique Ideas from Local Vendors
Workshops, tours, events & activities for all the family
in Jerusalem!
Discover the beauty of Jerusalem through your camera’s lens with Nili Auerbach a photographer and educator with over 20 years experience! She’s passionate about sharing her love for photography with people of all ages. Workshops can be combined with a private photoshoot at an additional cost, making it a truly memorable experience. Nili runs the […]
Dead Sea Bikes is the only local tourism company in the northern Dead Sea with a variety of options for special self-guided or guided tours. They Offer: Self-guided bike rides to the Salt Diamonds. Using an app you will reach all the interesting places yourself. Suitable for children of any age. Medium difficulty level. Bike […]
Get ready for a really exciting experience as you learn about the art of Glass Blowing and Flame Working from Yael, a Bezalel graduate.
Challenge Tours can take kids and adults rappelling down the walls of the Old City or down the cliffs of Gei Ben Hinom. A truly unique Jerusalem experience.
White Pool is a revolutionary entertainment center in Beit Shemesh in Sha’ar Ha’ir mall! It’s a giant ball pit with over 220,000 pristine white balls complete with thrilling slides, challenging ropes courses, and a dance floor! Unleash your inner Tarzan, conquer climbing walls or cruise on bumper cars. Kids will love it, and adults won’t […]
The Herzl Museum is a great place to start a trip to Israel. The museum gives kids, teens and adults the background to the founding of the State.
The new YMCA Sports Center named after Philanthropist Sylvan Adams, is the largest of its kind in the Middle East, offering a wide range of athletic activities in a bright, spacious complex. The center features a half-Olympic pool, multiple studios, basketball courts, and a two-story fitness room equipped with the latest training technology—including touchscreen programs […]
Great Family Activity - Participate in an actual excavation in underground caves from the time of the Maccabees and tour through the ancient subterranean city of Maresha. Excavations are done at the Hellenistic or Second Temple Period.
Walk the paths of Ancient Shiloh, discover the Bible stories and the different periods among the stones and the fascinating archeological findings. Every great story starts in a specific place and ours starts here. This is the place where, starting from the time when Joshua Ben Nun led the Jewish People, the Tabernacle stood for […]
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory is a hidden gem, with workshops, family activities and tree planting programs for a Bar/Bat Mitzva.
Enjoy a unique jeeping trip throughout Israel and in the Jerusalem area – a real “havaya Israelity” (Israeli experience) Od yishama Be’Harei Yehuda – The Jerusalem Mountains Tour: (in a closed jeep that seats 6-8) Tour the beautiful nature of the Judaean mountains between ranges and riverbeds, visit ancient ruins, cross roads and witness agricultural […]
Debra Nussbaum Stepen is a licensed tour guide, who made Aliyah from LA in 2007. She made a new life for herself in Jerusalem and today specializing in boutique tours and walking tours of Jerusalem. Debra’s a self-confessed foodie who loves culinary and wine tourism! She can create an itinerary for you that is meaningful, […]
Hanukkah is just around the corner and Jerusalem is gearing up to celebrate this great holiday with local families and tourists. Don’t let the planning stress you out. We’ve done the work for you! Check out the full list of Hanukkah events and activities here. Here are some fun family highlights, to give you a […]
Jewelry of Hope – Yvel Design Center As we prepare for Hanukkah, this beautiful story perfectly captures the unbreakable Israeli spirit —where art, Zionism, and human hope unite. At Fun In Jerusalem, we absolutely love sharing this, and we hope it convinces you to come check out the factory tour for yourself! Yvel Jewlery Design […]
What can you buy this Hanukkah for someone who has everything? We are here to help you with some creative gift ideas…..gift cards for unique “Fun In Jerusalem” experiences and some yummy treats! Here are some of our favorite ideas for families living in or planning to visit Israel. Our “FUN FAVORITE” Gift site – […]
At Fun In Jerusalem we are privileged to work with some truly amazing & inspiring people! In honor of International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate a few of the incredible women, from all over the world, who have founded their own businesses and are helping to shape the tourist industry in-and-around Jerusalem. These women […]
Are you looking for a unique technology-based bar or bat mitzvah project that is fun and rewarding? Are your kids interested in innovation, engineering, design and technology? Do they love new challenges? Zomet, the Gush-based high-tech Institute which specializes in creating technology designed to meet halacha, has just launched a special technology workshop, ideal for […]
What decisions should you make at the beginning of the party planning process in Jerusalem? 1. DO YOU WANT A KOTEL EXPERIENCE Plan for a Monday or Thursday religious ceremony at the Kotel. Party planners can help you arrange chairs, Torah, and some shade. There are many options for hosting a breakfast after the Kotel or […]
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