Update Here in Israel life is good notwithstanding what you might hear on the news. We had over 2.7 million visitors in 2022 and are off to a strong start with 590,500 visitors in the first 2 months. Meanwhile I’ve traveled the country, finding new sites, rechecking familiar sites and exploring off the beaten track (I mean really off the beaten track) so now I’m even a better guide. I’m looking forward to showing you Israel on your next visit.

Business Travelers The next time you’re going to be in Israel on business plan to spend a day at the beginning or end of your trip (even the day you’re flying out) to experience something of this incredible country, the best way to do that is with a private guide, you deserve it.
Shalom. My name is Shmuel Browns and I am a tour guide, licensed by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. If you’re looking for a private guide and help in planning your Israel trip (I also do sites in Jordan) then contact me to get started. I help individuals, families and groups create personalized itineraries that balance their interests, time, and budget.

I guide the whole country, from “Dan to Beersheva” (actually from the Golan in the north to Eilat at Israel’s southern tip including tours of Shomron to visit Sebaste/Samaria and Mount Gerizim, a few Palestinian sites, Jericho, Bethlehem and Rawabi) and sites in neighboring Jordan like Petra, Wadi Rum, Jarash (one of 10 Decapolis cities) and Amman. I am a native English speaker (also fluent in Hebrew) and made aliyah/immigrated to Israel in 1986. When you hire me, you get a knowledgeable and experienced guide who is passionate about Israel.
If you’re still unsure whether hiring a guide is right for you then put your cursor over the ABOUT tab above and click WHY HIRE A GUIDE? from the menu for some of the advantages of touring with a professional guide, and WHAT CLIENTS SAY for clients’ recommendations.
TOURS

If you’re looking for ideas of special tours click here or on the TOURS tab in the menu – I am happy to customize any of these tours to match your interests. If you already have your own ideas for a tour then contact me to help you with the itinerary.

Left things to the last minute? — contact me right away, phone number/WhatsApp/Telegram and email are on my business card. The image is from a photograph that I took on a trip on the Golan.
Israel is a deeply fascinating and varied country. I do tours focussed on archaeology, art and architecture; religion, history and culture; nature; food and wine. As a guide who is also a photographer I do special photography tours covering the country.
To get ideas for your trip and a better sense of touring with me as your private guide, click here (or on BLOG tab in the menu bar at the top of the page) and take some time to read my blog posts, more than 350 views on Israel in words and pictures. Under the HOME menu item is a link to a sitemap of the entire website. In general, use the menu to navigate and explore this website and discover the incredible country that is Israel. For specific information use the Search field below.
Lehitraot ba’aretz (See you in Israel soon).
Shmuel