Things to do & places to visit in Haifa District, Israel

Haifa District #5 destination in Israel 2023. The average rating score is 4.45 based on 16.3k traveler reviews, of 180 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 19:34.

Top things to do (29)

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5.0 Ramat HaNadiv (460 reviews)
- It's a beautiful experience
National Parks

Free parking is plentiful. Entrance is free too. The security man at the gate asked if we had food with us. He politely said that picnicking was forbidden throughout the park. We respected this and found the park to be spotless. Even the modern toilets were immaculate. Smoking was also forbidden in the park while wearing masks was required throughout. This was all worth the effort as the park is spectacular and week days are recommended due to the huge influx of visitors on the weekend. See more..
5.0 The Caesarea Ralli Museum (271 reviews)
- Impressive Museum
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

The Caesarea Ralli Museums.The Museums are located in a 40,000 square meter park. The first Caesarea Ralli Museum exhibits mainly Latin American and Spanish paintings and sculptures. The second museum exhibits 16th to 18th century paintings depicting biblical themes. See more..
5.0 Baron's Code Escape Games (262 reviews)
- The Best of the Best - Outstanding Escape Room
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

Games in Zichron Yaacov and online escape games: “Following Zichron Treasures” – a smartphone-based street game, Museum quest and online games that can be held from home, office or anywhere else. See more..
5.0 Segs Segway tours (170 reviews)
- Great Experience. Amazing Guide!
Segway Tours

This is a great acittivty because it is both really fun riding the segway, and and a fascinating history lesson about ancient Cesaria, as well as modern. Alon Hurvitz our guide was outstanding! Safety was priority one throughout the tour. He was knowledgable, interesting, friendly, and patient. He answered all questions, at each stop along the way in some depth, took a souvenir photo of each person, family or couple from a scenic lookout spot, and juggled Hebrew and English throughout. Don't miss this! Great for kids, couples and families! See more..
5.0 Speculo Glassblowing Studio ספקולו סטודיו לניפוח זכוכית (165 reviews)
- Amazing bonding experience for the entire family!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Paint & Pottery Studios

The most beautiful glassblowing studio on earth We offer glassblowing workshops (singles / couples / groups), glassblowing demos (groups / individuals) and custom designed glass art. You can also host private events at our studio. Our beautiful glassblowing studio is located at the top of the crusader fort in the ancient Caesarea port. The studio combines a hot shop with a hosting area (bar / gallery) and is surrounded by the see from 3 directions. See more..
5.0 Somek Estate Winery (79 reviews)
- Superb Israeli Wine
Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Somek Estate Winery established in 2002 is located in Zichron Yaakov, a Mediterranean Coastal town in Israel, is a boutique winery owned by Barak and Hila Dahan. We offer guided tours of the winery and a full explanation of our vineyards, intimate process,and a full wine tasting. See more..
5.0 סטודיו "כלים לחיים" קרמיקה וקדרות (74 reviews)
- AMAZING pottery studio!
Saturday: Spent 2-3 hours Paint & Pottery Studios

ceramic For life - Keren Or's gallery offers a variety of activities & workshops for visitors, couples, families, groups and individuals. There's no need for prior experience or knowledge just the desire to enjoy and create. workshops in the studio:Ceramic sculptur, Painting on bisque,Pottery for couples spouses,children, friends, Fun days for companies and organization. by prior arrangement See more..
4.5 The Baha'i Gardens (3.729 reviews)
- Stunning Gardens & Shrine
Saturday: Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Gardens

Extending from the summit of Mount Carmel, this magnificent garden features 19 terraces and its centerpiece, the gold-domed Shrine of the Bab, which contains the tomb of Siyyad Ali Muhammed. See more..
4.5 Caesarea National Park (1.117 reviews)
- Wonderful Roman Ruins
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks

What a great site! Wonderful Roman ruins complete with mosaics, columns, amphitheaters, a chariot racetrack and more! Great story behind its construction by Herod. It was a deep-water port that was protected by manmade seawalls; an incredible work of vision and engineering at that time. It is well worth the visit. It's just a shame that it is so difficult to get to by public transportation. You can do it, just keep an eye on the schedule. There are a couple of buses that will bring you to the train station but each one runs on 1 or 2 hour intervals so you have to get the timing right. See more..
4.5 The German Colony (981 reviews)
- Simultaneously historical and contemporary
Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Wandering through this neighborhood provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, and yet is also a thriving, contemporary neighborhood. There are plenty of good restaurants, live music, and lively conversations wherever you go, making for an enjoyable outing. This neighborhood was settled by German Templers in the 19th century, and during their time, they introduced more consistent intercity transportation and mixed farming to the region. Even though many Templers were deported during WWII, the history and architecture remain. It's a pleasant place to go for a stroll and stop for a leisurely meal while admiring the beauty of the area. See more..
4.5 Louis Promenade (728 reviews)
- Don’t miss this view
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Ok..so ignore the thought in your head that says “the views are nice here so how much better can they be at the Louis promenade” because the views ARE better here and you don’t want to miss it. The reaction is “wow”…. Just watch people as they come up to it! So, yes, plan to go…we went at sunset and stayed and watched the twinkling lights come on over the water. Romantic. See more..
4.5 Madatech-Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space (564 reviews)
- Great interactive museum, ideal for children of all ages!
Spent More than 3 hours Science Museums

This museum, through interactive exhibits and its Education Center, teaches a range of science concepts including mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, acoustics, robotics, aeronautics and communication. See more..
4.5 Theatre at Caesarea National Park (462 reviews)
- Fantastically restored theatre
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Theaters

We parked in the car park at the south end of the National Park so the amphitheatre was the first part we saw. It certainly is impressive now it's been restored and is still used for performances now. I'm definitely in the sympathetic restoration camp rather than the English Heritage attitude of doing the minimum to keep ruins safe rather than showing how impressive they really were. The theatre area is surrounded by broken columns and ornamental stonework and it really is a spectacular site to walk around. See more..
4.5 Yefe Nof Street (450 reviews)
- Take this, the path less traveled - but with the views that are so memorable and the architecture so fascinating.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Most people stop at the top of the Bahai Gardens, get out of their car/bus, take a few pictures and then leave. Let them!!! We spent a few hours SLOWLY wondering down the street. Stopping often looking at the views which are breath taking. Many of the building on the street have clear signs about the architecture and their history. this is NOT for everyone. This is for those who really want a deeper sense of Haifa and its people. If you want a quick taste and look to say you have been to Haifa, do NOT do this. If you want to explore and really get to know the city - this is a must. See more..
4.5 Aqueduct of Caesarea (Mei Kedem) (375 reviews)
- Herod's water system
Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the grand structures built by King Herod to bring running water to the old city of Caesarea. Would you believe it continued to supply water for 1200 years. What a great engineering marvel! See more..
4.5 Stella Maris Lighthouse and Carmelite Monastery (366 reviews)
- Great things come in small packages
Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Serving as a pilgrimage centre, this impressive church of the Carmelite Order houses a collection of antiques and its nearby monastery once served as a hospital for Napoleon’s soldiers. See more..
4.5 Dado Beach (352 reviews)
- The Best Place to visit after Bahai Garden's
Beaches

I can't understand why TripAdvisor has this ranked where it is. It's clearly the best part of Haifa after the beautiful and unique Bahai Gardens. While the beach sand area is smaller, they've done a great job of building infrastructure (promenade, shade, grassy areas) for people who want to enjoy the scenery and not just tan. There are plenty of restaurants along the promenade, though none are that amazing. They do offer cold beer and decent snack foods, though I only order pita/hummus or babaganoush, not full meals when I visit. There are a lot of people from all walks of life. Young teens, old senior citizens, couples with families and everything in between. Parking is also free and the bathrooms are very clean for public beach restrooms. See more..
4.5 Carmel National Park (158 reviews)
- Careful in summer
Saturday: 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Parks

The Hay-Bar on the Carmel is devoted to the raising of endangered and extinct animals of the region and possible re-introduction to the wild. The park maintains breeding cells of Persian fallow deer (Dama dama mesopotamica), roe deer (capreolus capreolus), as well as various types of vultures and other raptors, which are also part of the re-introduction and re-acclimatization program. See more..
4.5 Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum (155 reviews)
- Incredibly important stop to better understand Jewish and Israeli history!
Saturday: History Museums

This museum tells the story of the struggles over the right to live in Israel and the history of the Israeli Navy through library archives, models, photos, diagrams and light & sound presentations. See more..
4.5 Beit Shearim (152 reviews)
- You should make time for this site
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

In 2015 this site was inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site. I says it all! I planned to visit this site out of the children's vacation and it was the right decision as this site was not crowded at all making my visit even more enjoyable, I do recommend you try to do the same. I have attached several pictures, hoping to convince you to visit this site. See more..
4.5 Zichron Yaakov Pedestrian Mall (117 reviews)
- A lovely lazy stroll on a very quaint street
Shopping Malls

The cobblestoned street is not very long, but it is lined with many historical structures and tasty shops. Quaint shops selling art, clothing, antiques, souvenirs, and many restaurants. Some of the hidden alleyways also offer some interesting shops. See more..
4.5 Caesarea Harbor National Park (117 reviews)
- Well worth a visit
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

There are lots of things to see that are very interesting: the ruins of Herod's palace, hippodrome, theatre, old bathhouses, mosaics on the floor. I think it is well worth a visit, and is in a great setting by the sea. The entrance fee was reasonable compared to Israel prices and entrance fees in other countries to similar things. There are some information boards, but more would help, especially around the theatre area. There are restaurants and shops near the main entrance, it would be better if these were outside the entrance to the national park. See more..
4.5 Hecht Museum, University of Haifa (114 reviews)
- Outstanding underrated museum
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speciality Museums

This is a truly superb museum. It has one of the finest collections of archaeological specimens anywhere, but when we were there, there were only about 6-8 visitors in total. And it is free. Excellent display on development of written text. There are some unique specimens from underwater archaeology off the Caesarea,/ Haifa coast. And also a fine collection of pictures, Jewish art, impressionist and post impressionist. Easily the highlight of our visit to Haifa. See more..
4.5 En Afek Nature Reserve (105 reviews)
- A lovely walk.
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

The En Afek Nature Reserve preserves swampland and waterway sources the majority of which have been lost in Israel. Along the swamp pathway in the Reserve, visitors "float" over a swamp surrounded by rich riverbank vegetation and colorful water birds. From the top of the ancient flour mill they can see views of the Akko valley, and in the Garden Shelter they can get an impression of rare plants from the coastal plain. See more..
4.5 Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve (92 reviews)
- Safety first
National Parks

The nature reserve is a beautiful and picturesque beach, a coastal strip with more bays and inlets than any other in Israel. Wild, primeval scenery and unique natural values are intertwined here, and walking trails and campgrounds have been set up for visitors. Alongside this nature reserve are the Dor Habonim marine nature reserve, and Tel Dor National Park. See more..
4.5 Technion Israel Institute of Technology (89 reviews)
- Don't know why its a tourist destination...
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Educational sites

Part of the Israel Institute of Technology, Technion is the oldest university in Israel offering degrees in science and engineering, and related fields such as architecture, medicine, industrial management and education. See more..
4.5 Atlit Detainee Camp (76 reviews)
- A very important place for the history of Israel
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A must visit for every Israeli and not only! A very important part of the history of the Jewish people. It is recommended to arrange a tour in advance. The tour takes about an hour and a half. Not recommended in rainy weather as a large part of the museum is in the open air. See more..
4.5 First Aliyah Museum (73 reviews)
- A proud walk through history
Saturday: Speciality Museums

A visit to this Museum in Zichron Yaakov took us back to the hardships of early settlers arriving in Israel, the Biblical land of milk and honey. Years of hostility, swamps, malaria and disillusionment slowly flourished into a haven of grapes, wines, olive oil, citrus fruits and successful settlements. The museum tells this amazing story in a way that leaves tears in each visitor’s eyes, and a true feeling of pride and achievement. See more..
4.5 Beit Aaronsohn - N.I.L.I. Museum (72 reviews)
- A unique piece of history that every Israeli should know
Saturday: Speciality Museums • History Museums

Very organized and well guided. Reasonable entrance fees. A must to every Israeli, young and mature. Don't avoid it. See more..
4.5 Carmel Winery (69 reviews)
- Most ancient winery in Israel
Wineries & Vineyards

Definitely worth a visit during your trip. The personnel is very kind and the providing lots of details about the history of wine in Israel. Prices are honest and the wine is a nice souvenir you could bring home after your vacation. See more..