Culinary walking tour
German Colony — Jerusalem’s Modern Makeover
Templer stone houses, hidden courtyards and old railway stories along Emek Refaim, and the cafés that made this one of Jerusalem’s most loved streets.
Built by German Templars in the 19th century, the German Colony tells the story of Europeans who came to the Holy Land with faith, ambition, and a vision for a new kind of community.
What you walk through
Walk along Emek Refaim and discover Templer stone houses, hidden courtyards, old railway stories, churches, and architecture shaped by the many communities that called this neighborhood home.
The Templers built to last and they built in stone, and much of what they put up is still standing and still lived in. Reading the dates and the German inscriptions above the doors is half the pleasure of this street.
And what you eat
Along the way, experience the cafés and local flavors that have made the German Colony one of Jerusalem’s most loved neighborhoods today: local coffee, Jerusalem pastries, neighborhood specialties, and a sweet tasting to finish.
The tour can be booked without food tastings.
Practical notes
About three hours on foot, at an easy pace: along Emek Refaim and the streets around it.
Come hungry. The tastings add up to a meal rather than a snack.
Shabbos closes the street from Friday afternoon until Saturday night, so the tour runs Sunday to Friday. Friday morning is the busiest and the best.
Tell Yona about allergies and dietary needs when you book. The stops are chosen around them.
- Tastings may include
- Local coffee, Jerusalem pastries, neighborhood specialties, and a sweet tasting
- Swapping options
- The tour can be booked without food tastings
