Shenkin Street (Sheinkin Street) Tours and Activities
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Once one of Tel Aviv’s coolest streets, Shenkin Street (also spelled Sheinkin Street) is now a vibrant thoroughfare, home to an ever-changing array of stores, boutiques, and eateries. Although it’s moved on from its hippie, counter-cultural heyday, it’s still worth a wander while en route from nearby Carmel Market or Nachlat Binyamin.
The Basics
Shenkin Street is open to all with no admission charge, and many travelers arrive from nearby Carmel Market or Nachlat Binyamin and stroll at will through the stores and cafés, which include a range of well-known international brands. Shenkin Street is not a common stop on Tel Aviv city tours, though some guides stop by when visiting Carmel Market. It’s typically more popular with out-of-town visitors than with Tel Avivians, many of whom believe the street is losing its character with redevelopment.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Shenkin Street is worth a visit for shoppers.
- Wear what you want to shop here—in Tel Aviv anything goes in fashion terms.
- Clothing is generally much more expensive in Israel than in Europe or the US. Compare prices before you buy.
- Sheinkin Street is wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
Shenkin Street sits in the heart of central Tel Aviv, a stone’s throw from Carmel Market and about a mile (1.5 kilometers) south of Rabin Square. Buses 21, 23, 70, and 93 connect to here, while the street is walking distance from a number of downtown Tel Aviv attractions.
When to Get There
On Fridays, the first day of the Israeli weekend, Shenkin Street can get super busy, especially around lunchtime; some shops and cafés close on Saturday for the Jewish Sabbath. Visit on a midweek afternoon for a good balance of people-watching and space to breathe.
The Story of Shenkin Street
Zionist leader and Tel Aviv co-founder Menahem Shenkin established Shenkin Street in 1913, targeting tradesmen and cottage industries. During the 1960s and 1970s it was a hippie paradise, with alternative art groups emerging in the 1980s and fashionable shops and cafés taking over in the 1990s and early 2000s. It’s increasingly in demand as a residential address.
Address: Tel Aviv, Israel
Admission: Free
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Shenkin Street (Sheinkin Street)
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Full-Day Tel Aviv City Tour
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Explore colorful neighborhoods and Jewish history on a full-day, small-group tour of Tel Aviv with an experienced guide. Get the perfect overview and introduction to the city as you trace a route through Israeli landmarks, ancient sites, and a vibrant street market in a comfortable, air conditioned vehicle. Visit the fascinating Diaspora Museum, enjoy a local perspective on life in the city, and step back in time in the port of Old Jaffa. Group size is limited to 15 people.
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Tel Aviv (TLV) Highlights City Tour
Exploring Tel Aviv’s sights independently means using cabs or familiarizing yourself with the city's public buses. With this full-day tour from Jerusalem, Netanya, Herzliya, and Tel Aviv itself, cover the landmarks easily, with an air-conditioned vehicle to ferry you around. Visit the Diaspora Museum (Beit Hatfutsot) and White City; explore old Jaffa’s ruins and Artists’ Quarter; and more; all with a guide for background you wouldn’t get if touring alone.
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Tel Aviv (TLV) Highlights City Tour from Jerusalem
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Hit the highlights of Tel Aviv, Israel’s economic and cultural capital, and the ancient port city of Jaffa, in just a day on this convenient guided tour, with 2-way transfers from Jerusalem and beyond. See historic Neve Tzedek; discover Bauhaus architecture in White City; tour the ruins and galleries of Jaffa; explore the Museum of the Jewish People; and stroll the shopping districts of Nachalat Binyamin and Shenkin Street.
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