Gily Dror is a licensed tour guide certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, active since 2015, specializing in culinary tours, art, history, and cultural tours across Haifa, the Western Galilee, and the Carmel Coast. Over 170 five-star Google reviews.
So Who Am I?
After a first career in tech, in 2015 I did the thing I always knew I’d do: I became a tour guide
Not because I wanted to explain to people what they were looking at. But because I discovered that the best way to truly know a place is through its people,the food they cook, and the stories that aren’t written on any sign
,Haifa is the city I love showing people the most. Not because it photographs well
but because it’s real. Mixed, surprising, full of layers that most people never reach on their own
The Certification, Worth Mentioning
I hold an official tour guide license issued by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. It’s not just a title; the license requires passing professional exams in history, archaeology, geography, religions, and art, and crucially: annual training to keep it active. I do that every year, because I believe that anyone bringing people along to explore has to stay curious and current themselves.
What I Do?
Culinary Tours: Wadi Nisnas, Talpiot Market, Downtown Haifa, Akko, Zichron Yaakov, Ztfat and Carmel Market. I don’t bring people to eat, I bring them to meet the people behind the food
Christian & Pilgrimage Tours Guided tours following the footsteps of Jesus at the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret): Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Tabgha, Magdala, and the churches along the northern shore. Designed for Christian visitors, pilgrim groups, and anyone who wants to experience the biblical Galilee with historical and geographical depth, not just a list of sites
Art and Architecture Tours Street art and graffiti in Downtown Haifa, Ein Hod Artists’ Village, German Templar colonies in Haifa and the Galilee.
History and Culture Tours Religious communities in Haifa, Old City of Akko, Zichron Yaakov and the Templar villages of Beit Lechem HaGlilit and Alonei Aba
Nature and Coastal Tours Lantern and sunset tours at Dor Beach, morning and evening summer tours along the Carmel Coast
Group Tours Corporate team-building days, senior group tours, family birthdays, women’s tours, and custom private events
Who I Work With?
Israelis who think they know Haifa and want to find out they don’t. My favorite kind of group.
English-speaking visitors I guide in Hebrew and English, and have a vehicle for sites outside the city.
Corporate groups looking for a team day people still talk about six months later. With tastings, stories, and things that only happen in real time.
Senior travelers — the most curious people I work with. Routes adapted to pace and mobility, with content that doesn’t slow down.
Families with children — tours that hold everyone’s attention at the same time. A challenge I genuinely enjoy.
What’s the Difference Between Coming With Me and Going Alone
You can walk through Haifa on your own and see the same places. But you won’t know that the man making the hummus at that market stall has kept his mother’s recipe unchanged for thirty years. You won’t know who painted the large mural on HaNamal Street, or why he chose that exact wall. You won’t know where to turn left instead of right and find the corner that no travel guide has ever written about. That’s not information. That’s an acquaintance.
Questions People Ask Before They Call
How much does a tour cost?
It depends on the type of tour, the number of people, and the duration.
Worth a conversation I put together a quote based on what you’re looking for.
Which languages?
Hebrew and English. Russian by prior arrangement.
Are tours available on Saturdays?
Yes. Haifa is a mixed city and plenty happens on Saturdays.
Can you do a private tour for two or three people?
Absolutely. Most tours work well in a private format.
Are the tours accessible?
Routes can be adapted, just mention it when you book and we’ll find a solution.
What about transport to sites outside Haifa?
I have a vehicle available for tours to Akko, Zichron Yaakov, Ein Hod,
Dor Beach, and the Galilee villages.
Get in Touch
Gily Dror – Licensed Tour Guide, Haifa
Phone and WhatsApp: +972-54-665-6313
Email: gily.fux@gmail.com
Website: gilydror.com
