What is There To Do in Tzfat?
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Safed Puzzle Room
Visit the Safed Puzzle Room, a great escape room activity for singles, couples, groups and families! Visit the Safed Puzzle Room, a great escape room activity for singles, couples, groups and families! Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Safed! The Safed Puzzle Room: a one-of-a-kind escape room adventure (large groups are welcome)! safedpuzzleroom.com 055-9182207 [email protected]
Shabbat Tour of Tzfat's Antiquities
Shabbat tour of the Kahal, archaeological excavations of Tzfat's Old City. Free. Leaves from Livnot U'Lehibanot Tourist Information Center, 27 Alkabetz Street (just below the Ari Ashkanazi Synagogue) for a Shabbat afternoon tour. Call Livnot to confirm times (which change according to the season) (04)6970311 or 052-3498804 As of winter 2025/2026, tours leave the Visitors Center at 15:00.
Groups of 10+ can request a private tour. For more information, call 052-3498804 Decorative Stamps Workshop
Art Activities
Activities in 16th Century ExcavationsInteractive, Multi-Media Tunnel ExperienceVoices from Within -- Explore Tzfat history, kabbalah and some of the 16th century personalities that shaped World Jewry. At Livnot U'Lehibanot's Tourist Information Center, Alkabetz 37 (below the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue. Weekdays 9:30 - 14:30.
Feel like a Tzfat artist when you join a Tzfat workshop using stunning photographs of Israel to create your masterpiece! And learn the mystical meaning of your name and your tribal connection to the Land of Israel through your birth month. www.tzfatworkshops.com
Self-Guided Tours of Tzfat
Beewax Candle Sculpting Workshop
Wednesdays Tariq Eliyahu Meditation
(a global Jewish-Sufi group) holds meetings....for both men and women.... every Wednesday 4pm to 5pm at Safed Jewish Meditation Centre, Tet Vav 60 (opposite AQM women's entrance). Format: 15 mins of Jewish mantra chanting followed by 30mins of silent (unguided) meditation as a group. Contact [email protected] or 053 892 5286 (text only) for more information.No fees or charges whatsoever. Visitors to Tzfat are welcome to attend. Further details: https://jewishsufis.blogspot.com/2025/01/introducing-safed-jewish-sufi-group.htm
HaMeiri Museum
Israel Extreme
International Center of Tzfat Kabbalah
Museum of Hungarian Speaking Jewry
Volunteer in the Old City Soup Kitchen
The Tzfat soup kitchen is located on Megenei Tzfat, across from the Beirav synagogue
04-682-1090 to coordinate -- ask for Rivka |
Updated as of 2026Friday Morning Tour of Tzfat
Free musical tour of Tzfat (Hebrew). Leaving from Bella (Bakery/Cafe) courtyard at 11:00a.m. every Friday. 1 Tet Vav Street, in front of the General Exhibition of Tzfat Art
Ceramics Workshop
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to pass time?
Our pottery studio in Safed gives workshops and opportunities to learn the art of creating your own vessels. Suitable for couples, families, teenagers, children and groups (up to 10 people) learn on the wheel or hand building. Lessons and workshops are given in Hebrew/English/French. For further information via WhatsApp Tohar Ra’hel levitas 0585305941 Bees and Honey Workshop
Contact Miri 972 53-952-7459 to book a Bee Safari
Mix and Match Workshop
A fun, inspiring workshop of cutting, poetry and creation, designed for lovers of old books, ancient Safed poetry, scissors, glue and paint. At the end of the workshop, participants leave with a personal collage image that is a poem with a personal touch, ready to hang as a Mix and Match item. 80 shekels. At the General Exhibition Mila Gallery 052-553-4475
Artist Quarter Workshops
For all ages!
Contact Revital to book! Or just stop in! 972 52-328-2518 Mercaz HaStam
Stam Center -- Learn about the Jewish tradition and art of Sofer Stam, writing ritual parchments. Learn about Hebrew letters, their origins and mystical meanings. Interactive activities designed to immerse visitors in the actual writings of parchments. In the northern suburb of Tzfat, Kiryat Sarah. Phone for appointment (04) 691-2000
Apothecary Workshop
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Sheva Chaya glassblowing demonstrations, twelve thirty Friday mornings, 50 shekels per person. Across the street from the General Exhibition/Bellas Cafe, 7 Tet Vav Street, 972 50-430-5107. Call or write to confirm [email protected] or 972 58-730-1074
Dream Catchers Workshop
- Make your own unique dream catchers for the whole family - Accompanied by live harp music - Fun therapeutic activity for all ages from 5-120 -058-535-3148 or [email protected] Thursdays Kabbalat Shabbat
Every other Thursday -- call to confirm
Scavenger Hunt!
Wine and Cheese tasting
Jewish Clothes Closet
Old City Dairies
Nehora School
Safed English Library ActivitiesCheck out events calendar at the Safed English Library. Or just stop by for a visit!
Candle Factory
Tzfat's Candle Factory is located next to the Ari Ashkanazi synagogue. In addition to a display of regular Shabbat, Havdallah and Chanukah candles the gallery displays wax sculptures depicting Biblical and other scenes of Jewish interest. Free.
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Priel Gallery Artist Workshop
Visiting Tzfat? Join us for a painting, jewelry or pottery workshop. Each workshop lasts one hour and you will take your creation home.
Options for individuals, families and groups
050-598-0959 or 072-2814-923
Rehov tet Zayin 41, Artists Quarter
Options for individuals, families and groups
050-598-0959 or 072-2814-923
Rehov tet Zayin 41, Artists Quarter