Israel ScaVentures
Israel ScaVentures
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Israel ScaVentures is the tour game that explores the story of Israel's People, places and Events. Our mission is to Educate, Engage and to Inspire families and groups while providing them with an adventurous exciting and fun experience. Our most popular games are run, in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Tzfat and we also run customized games throughout Israel. Since founded eight years ago, we have created over twenty games in Israel and abroad, and trained over fifty guides to work in four languages. Tens of thousands of participants have participated in our ScaVenture games.
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Suzy E
Atlanta, GA12 contributions
Dec 2019
We had the best time on our scavenger hunt in Israel. Although we had planned to meet in the old city, the company had plan B because of the rain. It turned out to be great fun. We learned a lot about the shopping in the Shuk, the culture and foods of Jerusalem and that our kids may be smarter then us. They beat us in the game. We would highly recommend this tour game to everyone!
Written January 3, 2020
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You guys were super awesome! I am so glad we have the best Plan B up our sleeves for the rainy days in Jerusalem! Next time you come we'll have to revert back to Plan A - Old City Scavenger Hunt :) Thanks for the great review!
Written January 5, 2020
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rc2345
22 contributions
Jan 2020
We did the Scaventure with our 5 teenage kids and they broke us into groups of 3 and 4 which worked out perfectly. Everyone had their turn to shine.
We started off competitively but slowed down when we realized the interesting facts we were learning. We all really enjoyed despite the rain and hailstorm that happened in the middle of our game!
We started off competitively but slowed down when we realized the interesting facts we were learning. We all really enjoyed despite the rain and hailstorm that happened in the middle of our game!
Written February 1, 2020
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Thank you for the great review! We're delighted you had such a great time :) Come and play one of our other scaventures next time you're in Israel!
Written February 3, 2020
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Miriam D
Jerusalem, Israel1 contribution
Jun 2015 • Friends
So far, I have attended three scavenger hunts with Israel ScaVentures in Jerusalem. All were very well-researched and -organised. I had lots of fun and picked up interesting details without even noticing.
The most recent hunt took place in Yemin Moshe, an area I know well. Yet I still discovered facts that were new to me.
I would recommend this activity to anyone - visitors and residents, families, couples and friends.
The most recent hunt took place in Yemin Moshe, an area I know well. Yet I still discovered facts that were new to me.
I would recommend this activity to anyone - visitors and residents, families, couples and friends.
Written June 11, 2015
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Miriam, we've really enjoyed hosting you on our routes and we look forward to doing more scavenger hunts with you! Thanks for the great review!
Written June 14, 2015
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Bernard W
Dallas, TX1,948 contributions
Dec 2022
Due to one of our family group testing Covid-positive, we were 18 instead of 19 participants for our ScaVentures Nachlaot area experience. “Leader” Eli called the day before to confirm details. We met as agreed opposite the Marzipan Bakery on Agripus. Eli offered a few minute historical orientation of the area, asked us to divide ourselves into three groups, and gave us a plastic envelope that contained a pencil, coins for tzedakah, a pad on which to make notes, and a booklet of route instructions.
Each team followed the booklet instructions and made notes or took confirmatory photos to complete our assignments. Goal: the team that finished the fastest won. We are a friendly, competitive family group. We all very much enjoyed the challenges while going about the area. That said, it is a pricy activity. Eli was extremely nice and friendly, but added no value to the nearly 2-hour experience. Additionally, it was all so fast-paced that we wanted the information contained in the booklets, so we could later absorb it better when not racing from one location to another. Sadly, we had to return the booklets, which didn’t seem appropriate. As much as we had fun, the cost did not justify doing the activity.
Each team followed the booklet instructions and made notes or took confirmatory photos to complete our assignments. Goal: the team that finished the fastest won. We are a friendly, competitive family group. We all very much enjoyed the challenges while going about the area. That said, it is a pricy activity. Eli was extremely nice and friendly, but added no value to the nearly 2-hour experience. Additionally, it was all so fast-paced that we wanted the information contained in the booklets, so we could later absorb it better when not racing from one location to another. Sadly, we had to return the booklets, which didn’t seem appropriate. As much as we had fun, the cost did not justify doing the activity.
Written January 30, 2023
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HUS-Montreal
Montreal, Canada23 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
NOT RECOMMENDED>>>
We pre-paid for the Shuk Machaneh Yehuda and the Old Yaffo activities.
Very disappointing and actually a total waste of time if you are a tourist.
If you are a local it might be OK to invest half a day doing what I describe below.
The "activity" consisted of a ScanAdventure representative showing up (late) to the location to give us ~20 plastic cards with clues and pictures of the site, such as local shops or a historical place. You go around following the clue from point to point. Meet at the starting place about 2 hours later. Get a bag of gummy bears as prize. We made the best of it, but all this I could do without the cards and paying money. It is called walking alone.
The representatives were supposed to follow us form a distance, just in case. One did and she was active (Yaffo) but one (Shuk) he did not AT ALL and even came back late again ! We almost just walked away with the plastic cards.....
To pay money for this seems absurd, and wasting valuable tourist time even more absurd. Two half days of my life (and money) I will never get back..... Live and learn. AVOID.
We pre-paid for the Shuk Machaneh Yehuda and the Old Yaffo activities.
Very disappointing and actually a total waste of time if you are a tourist.
If you are a local it might be OK to invest half a day doing what I describe below.
The "activity" consisted of a ScanAdventure representative showing up (late) to the location to give us ~20 plastic cards with clues and pictures of the site, such as local shops or a historical place. You go around following the clue from point to point. Meet at the starting place about 2 hours later. Get a bag of gummy bears as prize. We made the best of it, but all this I could do without the cards and paying money. It is called walking alone.
The representatives were supposed to follow us form a distance, just in case. One did and she was active (Yaffo) but one (Shuk) he did not AT ALL and even came back late again ! We almost just walked away with the plastic cards.....
To pay money for this seems absurd, and wasting valuable tourist time even more absurd. Two half days of my life (and money) I will never get back..... Live and learn. AVOID.
Written April 29, 2018
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Thank you for your review. Just like we appreciate positive reviews from our thousands of raving fans, we appreciate negative reviews that help us improve. We’re always striving to make all activities better and we look forward to hosting you at our activities on your next trip to Israel.
Written April 30, 2018
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suegershon22
Beit Shemesh, Israel5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We had a fantastic time doing the shuk scavenger hunt. It was great working with tali to plan everything. That night yomtov was our guide and he was amazing.
We were a group from 60 yrs old to 3 yrs old. Every single one of us had a fantastic time.
I highly recommend this activity!
We were a group from 60 yrs old to 3 yrs old. Every single one of us had a fantastic time.
I highly recommend this activity!
Written January 13, 2020
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Hi Sue, thanks for the wonderful review! You guys were fabulous and I hope to see you on other scaventures soon!
Written January 19, 2020
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karyn b
Jerusalem, Israel61 contributions
Dec 2019
my 13yo son and i did the nachlaot tour during chanuka.we both found it well orgnized and interesting.my son even said it was a lot better thn what he expected.
the written instructions were extrememly clear.we had a bit of a hard time because we were only 2 people and it was dark and drizzling.btw the guide yom tov was very helpful
the written instructions were extrememly clear.we had a bit of a hard time because we were only 2 people and it was dark and drizzling.btw the guide yom tov was very helpful
Written December 25, 2019
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Thanks for the review Karyn, you are your son were super troopers for coming out in the rain to play and I'm delighted that you guys enjoyed and learned!
Written December 31, 2019
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innkeeperontheroad
New York City, NY37 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Our family of 10, grandparents, kids and grandkids all loved our Nachlaot scavenger hunt. We all learned a great deal and used some of our knowledge later on during our trip. Tali was a terrific guide and the hunt materials were extremely well thought out.
We highly recommend this educational activity.
We highly recommend this educational activity.
Written May 5, 2019
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Thank you so much for the great review! I am so glad that you enjoyed the Nachlaot Scavenger Hunt, and that you learnt things that were meaningful as your Israel trip continued! Looking forward to meeting you on your next Israel trip on one of our other scaventures!
Written May 6, 2019
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Lana S
9 contributions
Dec 2018
I did this activity with my ten year old son in the Old City of Jerusalem, and we both agree it was the most fun and educational portion of our visit to Israel. The game itself is crafted in a very creative way, and we were really "hands on" learning the history of the Old City. Although we had been to Israel before, we learned so many things we hadn't previously. The group leaders were intelligent, fun and helpful. There was nothing about this that we didn't like!!! I highly recommend it.
Written December 11, 2018
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Lana, thanks so much for your great review! We'd love to meet you on more of our ScaVentures now that you have completed your first game!
Written December 16, 2018
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Familytraveler5000
Los Angeles, CA97 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
We did this Scaventure with another family.
The whole group enjoyed running around the Shuk and we learned lot.
We reserved the event via email and they were easy to deal with.
They followed up the day before.
We all had a fun time.
The whole group enjoyed running around the Shuk and we learned lot.
We reserved the event via email and they were easy to deal with.
They followed up the day before.
We all had a fun time.
Written November 1, 2017
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Thanks so much for the review, and thanks for joining us - hope to see you on one of our other routes next time you're in Israel.
Written November 5, 2017
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שלום - זה מאין חפש את המטמון בו מנווטים, משלימים משימות וגם לומדים את הסיפור של המקום.
Written August 18, 2019
Do you have a website - cost - how to book - suggested age range
Written December 25, 2017
Sure - website is Israel Scaventures, I believe I am not allowed to put the link here. Costs range depending on size of the group and what kind of activity, best to contact us and tell us about your group, when you want the activity etc. Age range from age 6 to adult. Please be in touch if you have more questions.
Written December 26, 2017
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