Many tourists visiting Haifa are looking for an alternative to explore the city’s main attractions in a very easy way using the city public transportation.
In this post we will try to suggest the best options to explore Haifa main attractions and the must visit sites like the Bhai’s Gardens, The German Colony and the Stella Maris Church and Elijah cave.
These attractions stretch between the downtown and the port of Haifa to the Carmel center and the Hotels area.
so, lest first answer a very popular question:
Does Haifa have Hope on Hope of Bus service?
No, There was never such service provided in Haifa.
Haifa is the 3rd largest city in Israel, but for tourists it is just a stop on the way to the north, so there are not enough people for such a service.
(currently you can find this service only in Tel Aviv)
Alternatives for Haifa Hop on Bus:
Today it is very easy to explore the city of Haifa on your own.
You can arrange your own hope on hope of tour in Haifa using public transportation, and using an app paying for the ride at local rates!
Haifa Transportation Options:
Metronit – light rail crosses the city from North to south to the Main Bus hubs and train stations.
Public Bus – covers all the district, but needs to know each line.
Carmelit – underground Funicular that runs up and down the mountain from downtown to Carmel center.
Rachbalit – Cable car that runs from Merkazit Hamifratz central bus station to the Technion and the University of Haifa, great ride, great view at public bus rates!
Bat Galim cable car – tourist cable car runs from Bat Galim to Stella Maris church at the top of Mt. Carmel.
Haifa self guided walking tour:
Let say you start the tour from downtown Haifa, just next to the port and Hashmona train station, take the Methronit (line #1 / #2) to Merkazit Hamifratz station, there you will jump on the Rachbalit that will take you on a 20 min ride of a spectacular tour with a great view over Mt. Carmel and the Bay of Haifa up to the University of Haifa, there you can get off and visit for free the Hecht museum.
Then take the ride back to Merkazit Hamifratz station and get on the Methronit (line #1 / #2) and stop at downtown and the Carmelit station.
From there you will go underground and take a ride on the Carmelit that takes you to the top of Mt. Carmel and the Carmel center.
From there you will have a nice walk along the louis promenade and will have a great view over the port of Haifa and the Bahai’s Gardens.
There you can Join a free tour with a local tour guide that will explain to you about the Bahis faith.
You will walk down these magnificent gardens towards the Shrine of the Bab.
From there, if you still have energy, you can walk down the road to visit the German Colony.
There you can relax this long day and enjoy one of the nice restaurants you choose.
On your way back to the starting point at the tour just next to the exit from the Port of Haifa we suggest you stroll the area and enjoy some local art and graffiti of talented local artists and the famous Mural “Fingaz railways” made by the Broken Fingaz Crew.
Wow, if you made up all this program, you can be sure you make the most of your time with this DIY city tour!
- This is our best suggestion for Haifa cruise ship passengers docking a bit late to the Sea of Galilee tour, so we suggest they do this tours on their own.
You still have time in the city of Haifa and you want to visit the Galilee area with us?
We can offer you these two options:
Book with us a private tour to the Galilee area / Acre and Rosh Hanikra.
Join us on a shared day tour from Haifa to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.