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City exploration game
Tel Aviv - Trail of Independence
4.36Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 134 min 1.2 km Tel Aviv-Yafo App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Play a city game where you will follow the story of the birth of Israel and Tel Aviv. As you walk down its Trail of Independence, you will be swept into an adventure that will take you back in time, at the exact moment when this young state and city were being built.
Follow clues and solve mysteries along a path of well-preserved houses, monuments, and secret spots. But be careful. As you unlock the gateway to the past, old enemies will be waiting. Are you ready? Right this way…
Follow clues and solve mysteries along a path of well-preserved houses, monuments, and secret spots. But be careful. As you unlock the gateway to the past, old enemies will be waiting. Are you ready? Right this way…
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Visitors curious about how Israel and Tel Aviv began, plus couples and families with school-age children, follow the founding story from the Mosaic Fountain past the Hall of Independence and the Hagana Museum to the White City Mark, solving clues over about 75 minutes. If you would rather question a live historian, or want Jaffa's old port instead of central Tel Aviv, pick another tour.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover Tel Aviv’s amazing origin story and how seashells fit into the puzzle.Meet the first “sheriff” of the city.
Learn about key historical events that shaped the fate of Israel and Tel Aviv.
Visit important landmarks on the road to Jewish independence, from the founding of Tel Aviv to the establishment of Israel.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.36 / 5
84 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Tel Aviv-Yafo
A · Start
Rothschild Blvd 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
B · Finish
Nachmani St 31, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Tomer Chelouche.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Tomer Chelouche
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided tour of Tel Aviv's Independence Trail?
Yes. This is a self-guided city game played on your phone. The app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, and you can start whenever you like.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Mosaic Fountain and finishes at the White City Mark, about 1.2 km away, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass the Dreyfus Statue, Weiss House, the First Kiosk, the Hall of Independence, the Founders Monument, the Hagana Museum, Lederberg House, the Great Synagogue and King Albert Square.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about 75 minutes, or around an hour and a quarter, including walking and solving the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so a coffee stop or a longer look at one of the historic houses will not cost you your progress.
Is it good for kids?
It is recommended for families and works best during the day. The route is short at 1.2 km, and school-age children who enjoy following clues and solving mysteries will get the most out of it. Younger children may need help from an adult with the puzzles and the history.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no time slot to book: you start when you arrive at the Mosaic Fountain, at whatever time suits you, ideally in daylight.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN TEL AVIV-YAFO
Explore Tel Aviv-Yafo through tel Aviv - Trail of Independence
Tel Aviv - Trail of Independence turns Tel Aviv-Yafo into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.
Players move from The Mosaic Fountain to White City Mark on a 1.2 km route that contains 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies King Albert Square and The Great Synagogue along the experience. Practical fit: 1.2 km route; Typical duration: 134 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.
