While visiting Jerusalem this June, we toured Machane Yehuda market place with Debra. We were in for an experience! Debra chose the best places for us to try and I had the best Halvah I ever tasted. I am not a big Halvah lover, but we came back and bought some for dessert and later came again to get some more to take with us to the States. Debra told us about the shuk’s history while we were walking and the many different cultures that brought their cuisine to the Israel and made it a part of the Israeli palate. The food, the sounds of the shuk, the heat, the smells, it all made for a multisensory experience. At every station, at every tasting was a yummy surprise. We were really full by our 4th tasting. Food was delicious and we had enough at each station to be satiated and move on to the next. Debra is a confident and efficient guide and knows the shuk inside and out. I felt very relaxed touring such a chaotic place. We ended our tour by the beer stand with a huge variety of Israeli beers. There is nothing better to finish your shuk tour on the hot summer afternoon than a glass of icy, cold bitter and refreshing beer! We loved our tour! Thank you Debra!! Zinger family July 2022
Oh what a day!! אחרון אחרון חבוב!!Debra Nussbaum Stepen thank you for such an amazing and meaningful day!!! We left full of knowledge, full in our tummies and full of memories!!!! Old city Southern Wall Excavations being able to take home actual artifacts!!!!! Shuk tour with amazing tastings!!! Mini “Shtisel” tour in Nachlaot. Sara and daughter July 2022
My little family and I are wrapping up a wonderful trip to Israel. I want to give a big shout out to Debra Nussbaum Stepen of debratours.com for providing my family with an outstanding tour of the Old City. Debra went above and beyond the call of duty to understand our needs (10 year old with ASD and a 14 year ole) and created an itinerary that was fun, engaging for all, educational and inspirational. With us was a non Jewish friend. Debra is knowledgeable about world religions and pointed out landmarks of interest to our friend and answered her questions. After an amazing moment at the Kotel, Debra walked us back to the pick up point. I wish my camera had been rolling-she fought like a lion to get us a cab!! As an avid traveler in prior years, I recall the frustration of walking in old European cities and getting woefully lost. Getting a guide is the way to go, especially for the Old City. I wholeheartedly recommend Debra and hope to book her for future visits. Friedmans August 2022
Thank you so,so much for a wonderful tour! We are very fortunate to had the pleasure of your guidance in every way. Our guests were so taken with it that the big boss said he wants to come back with his wife. You made real impact! With grateful appreciation. Avinoam November 2022
I was just sitting down for the first time since we parted to thank you for such an amazing, wonderful, informative and delicious tour of the shuk. It was nice to meet you and learn from you. Caryn October 2022
Thank you for the tour. The tour and information and food choices were great. We (all ages) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. And we appreciated your accommodations on relatively short notice and those last minute delays. Zimbalist family October 2022
Debra Nussbaum Stepen led us on a kiddo-friendly, delicious and informative guide of Machane Yehuda. Debra is so knowledgeable and so personable, our kids really had fun and continue to list her tour as a highlight of the trip for them days later!!. Highly recommend! Berman family November 2022
Thank you for the tour. We all very much enjoyed the tour of Nachlaot. It was perfect! Spectors November 2022
“The trip to Jerusalem left me speechless it was so amazing. Debra did an outstanding job on the tour.
Mark May 2018
We just went on a food tour of Machaneh Yehuda with Debra. She is an amazing enthusiastic knowledgeable tour guide who goes out of her way to be accommodating .We have serious food concerns which include gluten free (celiac disease) and lactose intolerances. I had an absolute blast on the tour. I was able to taste all kinds of thingsI thought that I would just walk along and watch but because of Debra’s knowledge and caring attitude I walked away totally satisfied. Debra is a gem and the tour a delight.
Miriam B. February 2019
Debra Nussbaum Stepen is VERY highly recommended on this group as a Jerusalem tour guide, and she was so phenomenal. She’s got the magic touch with the kids, she kept them engaged and participating. It was a long day for the kids, from 10 till about 4, and even my 3 year old was having a good time throughout. My 6 year old later said it was the best tour he’s been on. She’s super knowledgeable and a great tour guide for adults as well. I’d say these 2 activities were honestly the highlights of our trip.
Anna . December 2018
I love touring with Debra. She knows her stuff! From planning the trip with all the arrangements of people, times, driver, vehicle, etc. to knowing what we are looking at along the way to our destination….the Jewish history of the land of Israel and the Tanach. Plus when we get to where we are going she has the most unique way of getting us to look thru the lens of time to view the site from a circular timeline. All inclusive. Her short trips around Jerusalem are so charming and very informative. I’ve lived her for 21 years and enjoy her local walks thru Nachlaot (the history is so rich) and the Jewish shuk with emphasis on food, Kashrut and the colorful history!
We did a tour of Jerusalem today with Debra Nussbaum Stepen. It was an amazing experience. I explained to her what my kids were like and what they enjoy and she planned a tour for them that they absolutely loved. She spoke to my kids, kept their interest for the entire 7 hours, listened to their questions, and really made them feel like the tour was about their needs, something that was very important to me. She is animated, interesting, and beyond knowledgeable about everything the Old City offers. Highly, highly recommend her!
Renata V. October 2018
Thanks so much for the wonderful pictures and enhancing our visit to Israel.
March 2018
We absolutely loved learning some surprising details for the first time (and also “refreshing” the ones we had forgotten!) about the neighborhoods we visited as part of your “19th-Century Jerusalem: The Race for the Holy Land” tour.
You are a conscientious and highly professional guide who is clearly passionate about her subject matter, and your enthusiasm is mamash contagious . . . we loved every moment of your well-planned and most enjoyable tour, and we look forward to joining you on many others, אי״ה. . . .
Thank you Debra!Sheryl Schwartz Peters October 2018
We did a tour of Jerusalem today with Debra Nussbaum Stepen. It was an amazing experience. I explained to her what my kids were like and what they enjoy and she planned a tour for them that they absolutely loved. She spoke to my kids, kept their interest for the entire 7 hours, listened to their questions, and really made them feel like the tour was about their needs, something that was very important to me. She is animated, interesting, and beyond knowledgeable about everything the Old City offers. Highly, highly recommend her!
Renata V. October 2018
Debra enhanced our trip to Jerusalem in a way that we could never imagined. Her knowledge and spirituality was exceptional. She was able to read our minds and guide us through an unbelievable journey that is ingrained into our hearts forever. We will return to Jerusalem. Debra, thank you for making our first trip to Israel an amazing experience.
Deb S. October 2018
Thanks to everyone who recommended various things for our holiday to Israel last month. Can’t remember who it was now but someone recommended Debra Nussbaum Stepen as a tour guide for us in Jerusalem, I’d been specifically looking for someone who would be good with kids (mine are 10,7 and 3). I’ve seen other posts on here asking for similar so wanted to say that Debra was exactly what I’d been hoping for, she‘d asked what the kids were interested in and tailored the trip and the things she talked about to their interests, she kept their attention the whole day (which is saying something), and even the 3 year old got something out of it, which I hadn’t been expecting – she keeps talking about leaving her note at the Kotel and was happily wandering around holding Debra’s hand. The special surprise extras that Deborah provided were a big hit too, especially with my 10 year old, but I’m not going to say what they were!
Carrie R.- October 2018
Devorah,
We finally got back home after an exhausting and thrilling day. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm and love for Jerusalem with my family. We had an amazing time. All the best,
Dean- November 2018
Renata V. October 2018
Today we had an amazing day with Debra! She kept us excited and informed and at the same time the kids involved. Each time we do a tour with Debra we leave excited for the next time!! Next trip you take we highly recommend Debra as your tour guide!!!
Dafna January 2019
Debra and I spent the entire day touring the neighborhoods of Jerusalem and ended up in machane yehuda. She is the best tour guide I ever had. She is knowledgeable, interesting, funny and relatable. She will tailor a tour to your specific requests. I can’t wait to return to Israel. She will be the first person I contact. The best!!!!!! Thanks
Risa D. February 2019
Thank you so much for the photos and our whole day. We all had a wonderful time. You were interesting, informative and engaging and we all felt we learned so much about the history of Jerusalem and will book up for another tour next time we’re in town. We won’t hesitate to recommend you to any friends we have traveling to Jerusalem.
My colleague and I thank you for a wonderful tour. Your commentary was great. You showed us the lifestyle and ways of the Orthodox community. The stops for food were fantastic.I learnt a lot. I will be back to Israel next for a much trip to see more of the incredible Israel.
Howard A. July 2019 (Shtisel Tour)
We recently spent an amazing day touring Jerusalem with Debra leading our intimate group. She was very knowledgeable and inspiring and made our trip a much richer experience ….can’t recommend her strongly enough!….thanks for sharing your passion and insights with us Debra…much success!
Ben G. May 2014
Debra took my 19 year old yeshiva student son, a friend of mine and I to a tasting tour through Machane Yehuda Shuk in Jerusalem. She is engaging, fascinating, knowledgeable and connected. She was sensitive and knowledgeable about the complexities of kashrut and was able to easily tailor the tour to our needs. It was a wonderful afternoon with meaning and new appreciation. I would definitely recommend Debra as a tour guide
Alan February 2019
Thanks so much for the very informative, enjoyable and delicious tour. You were an excellent guide and I appreciate your patience with the elderly and preteen set.
Ellie S. February 2019
Debra, they could be the leaders of your fan club!! They were so impressed with your knowledge and your caring. It was such a great experience for them all. Thank you so much!
Judi L. July 2019
Shopping for food is what people do all over the world for sustenance. Shopping in Israel for food, especially for Shabbat, is also sustenance for the soul. Your admiration for the righteous vendors was inspiring. May 2014
Ariella D. May 2014
Thank you for an outstanding morning and wonderful tour of machane Yehuda. I have a new view of the shuk and am so happy that we did the tour with you. We all had a great time and found the tour so informative and interesting.
Sarah D. April 2019
Just wanted to tell you Thank you!! The girls who went on the tour yesterday REALLY enjoyed it – and you as the tour guide especially! You did a wonderful job! They felt inspired and accomplished. They enjoyed seeing the Rabbi places
Thank you again…
Mrs. S.– June 2014
Debra is by far the best tour guide around! She is fully knowledgeable and has incredible enthusiasm and love for sharing Israel with her guests… I would go on any tour that she offers with knowing I will have a fabulous experience!
Atara R. February- 2014
Thank you so much for an incredible experience. I cannot imagine trying to navigate the Old City ourselves, and we would have missed your expert insight to the sights and history. You were everything we could have wished for in a tour guide. Your passion for it is infectious, and your knowledge impressive. Please use us if you ever need a reference, although I think your reputation is already well established. The pictures are great, thank you!! We hope to return again! Thank you Doug, Jane, Ana, Isabella August 2018
While visiting Jerusalem this June, we toured Machane Yehuda market place with Debra. We were in for an experience! Debra chose the best places for us to try and I had the best Halvah I ever tasted. I am not a big Halvah lover, but we came back and bought some for dessert and later came again to get some more to take with us to the States. Debra told us about the shuk’s history while we were walking and the many different cultures that brought their cuisine to the Israel and made it a part of the Israeli palate. The food, the sounds of the shuk, the heat, the smells, it all made for a multisensory experience. At every station, at every tasting was a yummy surprise. We were really full by our 4th tasting. Food was delicious and we had enough at each station to be satiated and move on to the next. Debra is a confident and efficient guide and knows the shuk inside and out. I felt very relaxed touring such a chaotic place. We ended our tour by the beer stand with a huge variety of Israeli beers. There is nothing better to finish your shuk tour on the hot summer afternoon than a glass of icy, cold bitter and refreshing beer! We loved our tour! Thank you Debra!!
Zinger family, New York, July 2022
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