Tours in Acre

Information About the City of Acre

Acre or locally known as Akko is in the north of Israel along the coasts that border the Mediterranean Sea.

Founded in 1500 BC, Acre is considered one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a city with a lot of historical and cultural load since different civilizations of the ancient world lived in it, such as the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs.

Its great fortresses and buildings dictate the time of the Crusades, a time when the city of Acre was very important in the world. It also attracts the attention of tourists for its varied street market where exotic objects can be found.

How to Know the Corners of Acre

If it is your first time in Acre, we recommend 3 safe and economical options to move around the city.

1. On foot: this is the cheapest way to get around the streets of the city, it is safe and you don't usually miss any corner or building, but it can be a bit tiring at times.
2. By bus: public transport is a safe way to go from one place to another in the city, many tourists use it and reach the tourist attractions in the blink of an eye.
3. By taxi: this means of transport is not the most economical, but we recommend it for your outings at night as it is safe and fast.

What and Where to Eat in Acre

Acre is a city with a great gastronomic offer. The flavors of Arab dishes will delight your palate, so we recommend that you do not leave the city without having tried one of its traditional foods.

Hummus is the dish that stands out in restaurants, it is a cream of chickpeas with lemon juice and olive oil, ideal for spreading on the famous pita bread. You can also find fresh seafood and fish dishes since Acre stands out for its good fishing fleet.

It is common to eat at the street market stalls, they are an easy spot to find and serve easy meals to eat while strolling the cobbled streets. Shawarma and falafel are the two best-selling dishes at these stalls.

And on your gastronomic journey, you cannot miss a good cup of coffee with cardamom. It is said that the flavor of the coffee beans is so intense that it lingers on your palate for hours.

What to See and Do in Acre

Acre is a famous destination for being an ancient city that houses a lot of history through its streets but also for its exotic street markets where you can find handicrafts and antiques.

It is due to its proximity to other tourist attractions like Egypt that many of our tourists choose to combine their visit to Acre with this destination.

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