Samuel Green
Samuel has been a licensed tour guide in Israel since 2014 and has won multiple industry awards. In addition to his tour guide license, he has a BA and MA from the University of Cambridge in Hebrew and Israeli Studies. You can follow Samuel's adventures around Israel on his Instagram @myisraeliguide.
114 articles
114 articles
A new home for My Israeli Guide
After twelve years I've rebuilt My Israeli Guide from the ground up: a new gallery, refreshed writing and easier trip planning. Here's what changed, and why I did it now.
How to visit the Gaza Envelope area in the wake of the October 7th massacre
A first-hand look at visiting the Gaza Envelope after October 7th — the Nova memorial, Sderot, the Shuva Achim rest stop, and the ethical considerations to weigh before you go.
Private tour company of the year award
Honoured to be recognised by the Travel and Hospitality Awards as Private Tour Company of the Year for Israel for 2021, despite all the COVID-associated challenges.
Private tour specialist of the year award
Very special to be recognised by the Luxury Travel Guide as the Private Tour Specialist of the Year for Israel for 2020/21, after a hard pandemic period for tourism.
Going off the beaten path in northern Israel
A two-day road trip through the Galilee Panhandle and the Golan Heights: the Hunin Crusader fortress, a sealed Hezbollah tunnel near the Lebanon border, the Roman temples at Hurvat Omrit, the Hexagon Pool, and a Yom Kippur War memorial at Tel Saki.
Family Fun in the Desert Surroundings of Mitzpe Ramon
A family day out in Mitzpe Ramon and the Ramon Crater: bakery treats, the alpaca farm, collecting coloured sands, ibex spotting and a small desert nature reserve.
Cooling off in the Valley of Springs
A day relaxing in the springs of the Beit She'an Valley in northern Israel: the Park of Springs, the Harod Spring at Maayan Harod National Park, and a pelican migration in the fish pools.
Hiking to the top of Israel: Mt Hermon
Hiking the 2,040m peak of Mt Hermon on Israel's northern border in the middle of summer: the heat, the army permission, the views from above the clouds, and the berry picking on the way home.
10 Tips for Travel to Israel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Some thoughts on travel to Israel while we're still in the shadow of COVID-19: planning, flexibility, accommodation, insurance and where a private guide can make life easier.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2020
TripAdvisor has given me a Travellers' Choice Award for 2020, my fifth year in a row. These reviews come from real travellers I've guided, which means a lot.
If you are going to Israel, you would be mad not to give him a call.
Amol Rajan, BBC presenter and broadcaster
Having been on trips in Israel with seven different tour guides, Samuel stood above all the rest.
Seasoned Israel traveller
Samuel is one part walking encyclopedia, one part storyteller, one part stand-up comedian.
Berkeley Haas Business School student