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your tour guide for an unforgettable Israel trip my name is Ben. I live in a Kibbutz bordering with Gaza. I'm a licensed tour guide by the ministry of tourism, now doing my masters in Israel studies in BIU. I guide small & private tours including pick-up all around Israel. I also guide big groups from families to seniors
Ashkelon, Israel
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BrandmanFam
New York4 contributions
May 2023
We had a great time in Israel with Ben! We were a group of 14, ranging in age from 9-75, on a 6 day tour of Israel. We hit most of the highlights and Ben was so knowledgeable about every area we visited. The way he imparted the information was engaging and detailed but not at all overwhelming. He fit seamlessly into our family and got all the dynamics and inside jokes. We truly enjoyed his company and highly recommend him for any part of Israel you are visiting.
Written June 10, 2023
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Galina K
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Jul 2023
One of the highlights of my daughter’s Bat Mitzva trip to Israel was our tour guide, Ben. Ben guided us for two days through Israel’s coast line (Akko, Caesarea, Haifa) and Old City Jerusalem, with several delicious food stops in between.
Ben’s knowledge of Israeli history was nothing short of impressive and he had an incredible skill for bringing it to life through engaging storytelling. What stood out most about Ben was his remarkable patience. He welcomed all our questions with a smile and added personal anecdotes and jokes that we remember (and repeat) to this day. Ben was not only our tour guide, but also our driver one of the days. He navigated busy Israeli traffic with ease and safety in mind. With two children in our group (ages 12 and 9) and extreme heat, Ben was extremely perceptive of our needs and timed sights with rest breaks absolutely perfectly. Most importantly, Ben went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for our entire family.
Ben's guidance turned our trip to Israel into a fun and memorable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide to lead us through this incredible country. If you're looking for an exceptional tour guide in Israel, I highly recommend Ben!
Ben’s knowledge of Israeli history was nothing short of impressive and he had an incredible skill for bringing it to life through engaging storytelling. What stood out most about Ben was his remarkable patience. He welcomed all our questions with a smile and added personal anecdotes and jokes that we remember (and repeat) to this day. Ben was not only our tour guide, but also our driver one of the days. He navigated busy Israeli traffic with ease and safety in mind. With two children in our group (ages 12 and 9) and extreme heat, Ben was extremely perceptive of our needs and timed sights with rest breaks absolutely perfectly. Most importantly, Ben went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for our entire family.
Ben's guidance turned our trip to Israel into a fun and memorable experience. We couldn't have asked for a better guide to lead us through this incredible country. If you're looking for an exceptional tour guide in Israel, I highly recommend Ben!
Written August 21, 2023
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TheGibsonFamily
80 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
You simply can’t do better than Ben! Not only if he extraordinarily knowledgeable, but his passion and love for Israel’s history, geology, nature and people is contagious.
We wound up having Hen somewhat accidentally—the original guide we booked always severely injured right before our departure. Ben stepped right in to save our trip!
We were a very hard group—the youngest member was 13, then 18, all the way to 87. Three members of the group had pretty serious physical limitations and Ben did not miss a beat. He was respectful and so helpful, but also realistic about what activities were less doable. He helped our group push wheelchairs, load walkers and spoke kindly and patiently to everyone.
As we are winding down our trip, we just said goodbye to Ben and we miss him already. He’s an absolute treasure and I’m so pleased we had him guide us!
We wound up having Hen somewhat accidentally—the original guide we booked always severely injured right before our departure. Ben stepped right in to save our trip!
We were a very hard group—the youngest member was 13, then 18, all the way to 87. Three members of the group had pretty serious physical limitations and Ben did not miss a beat. He was respectful and so helpful, but also realistic about what activities were less doable. He helped our group push wheelchairs, load walkers and spoke kindly and patiently to everyone.
As we are winding down our trip, we just said goodbye to Ben and we miss him already. He’s an absolute treasure and I’m so pleased we had him guide us!
Written June 27, 2022
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galit
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Our trip to Jerusalem would not have been so wonderful without Ben's guidance.
Ben is professional, has a lot of knowledge, is kind, patient, and knows how to draw participants after him.
He told us about the places we visited in a fascinating way and made our trip wonderful.
We highly recommend Ben and have no doubt that anyone who chooses him will be satisfied.
Galit from Chemistry faculty at the Technion.
Ben is professional, has a lot of knowledge, is kind, patient, and knows how to draw participants after him.
He told us about the places we visited in a fascinating way and made our trip wonderful.
We highly recommend Ben and have no doubt that anyone who chooses him will be satisfied.
Galit from Chemistry faculty at the Technion.
Written August 14, 2023
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Simon K
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Dec 2022 • Family
Ben was GREAT! During our family trip to Israel we had Ben as our guide. As soon as we met him, we could tell how friendly and accommodating he was. During our 10 day trip he was very easy to get along with as he had a great sense of humor and can discuss many things, more than just Israel. He expressed his in-depth knowledge of the history and culture; his passion and love of country are evident. Ben was a fantastic guide and always wanted to make the trip as fun and easy as possible. I highly recommend Ben and would 100% want him if we took a trip back.
Written December 27, 2022
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KateSegal19
Greenville, NC2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
During my first trip to Israel, I went on a tour of Jerusalem led by Ben. As someone with an art history background who has been on multiple tours over the years I was so impressed by Ben’s wealth of knowledge and willingness to answer my questions! My boyfriend at the time (now husband) is Israeli and commented on how he had learned so much despite being a local! Ben was incredibly warm and personable, making me feel so at home in this magical city. Highly recommend him to anyone visiting Israel for the first time or someone who lives nearby and wants to learn something new in their neighborhood!
Written November 3, 2020
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Marie4690DW
Arlington, VA9 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Ben was a phenomenal tour guide for the two days I was with him in the Negev Desert and the Gaza Envelope. He was the perfect combination of everything you would want in a tour guide: kind, thoughtful, friendly, and exceptionally knowledgeable. As to the latter point, the depth and breadth of his knowledge was stunning. He could talk as easily about the geologic causes of the features of the desert as he could about the history of the Roman ruins at Avdat and Ashkelon. Flora, fauna, geology, history, archeology, politics, hiking trails (he’s a huge hiker), transportation, economics: you name it, he knew about it. And he actually knew what he was talking about. He didn’t make things up; if he didn’t know something (which was rare), he just said so. He is at root a teacher. I have never been so impressed with any guide’s command of what I was seeing. And he is incredibly enthusiastic. He really cared about providing me with the best possible experience.
I would run — not walk — to have him as my guide again. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
I would run — not walk — to have him as my guide again. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Written December 13, 2022
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James J
New York City, NY6 contributions
Dec 2019
Ben took my family and I through Jerusalem over the course of 2 wonderful days. He was extremely knowledgeable on the history of the city, as well as how its story fit into the broader context of the country and the people. His delivery is engaging, telling stories that got us to really listen. A+ tour.
More importantly though, Ben was able to handle our large group plus by 80+ year old grandma! We had reservations going into the trip; however, Ben was able to show us through the city in a way that made it the easiest for her. A literal dream come true for my grandma, so thank you Ben!!!
I've attached some photos from our days walking through Jerusalem with Ben so enjoy :)
More importantly though, Ben was able to handle our large group plus by 80+ year old grandma! We had reservations going into the trip; however, Ben was able to show us through the city in a way that made it the easiest for her. A literal dream come true for my grandma, so thank you Ben!!!
I've attached some photos from our days walking through Jerusalem with Ben so enjoy :)
Written November 13, 2020
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Paul K
Sydney, Australia16 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Ben is an amazing guide - knowledgeable, passionate and flexible. He tailors his tours and planned our 4 day Yam Le Yam hike perfectly to meet our requests. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to see the best Israel has to offer with a guide who loves his country and loves sharing it with tourists.
Written October 20, 2020
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Arik K
2 contributions
Mar 2025 • Friends
Yesterday, we attended a gathering of friends with a delightful dinner.
Ben joined the event and, in his pleasant and knowledgeable manner, guided us through an engaging and intellectually stimulating evening on the theme of “Inspiring Hebrew Women.”
We heard fascinating and inspiring stories—some of which Ben personally researched from firsthand sources. More than anything, we felt somewhat humbled to realize that these remarkable women played a crucial role in shaping our country, sometimes even being fundamental to its very existence—yet we had barely known they were such an integral part of the fabric that shaped our nation in its early years.
Ben joined the event and, in his pleasant and knowledgeable manner, guided us through an engaging and intellectually stimulating evening on the theme of “Inspiring Hebrew Women.”
We heard fascinating and inspiring stories—some of which Ben personally researched from firsthand sources. More than anything, we felt somewhat humbled to realize that these remarkable women played a crucial role in shaping our country, sometimes even being fundamental to its very existence—yet we had barely known they were such an integral part of the fabric that shaped our nation in its early years.
Written March 10, 2025
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