Ofer was born in a small village in the upper Galilee of Israel, situated close to a  number of Arab villages.
The people of the villages mixed and coexisted, and he developed numerous friendships with people from  all walks of Israeli life.

As the years went by, Ofer developed a love for the land and immersed himself in stories of its history and culture, and keenly studied the geography. As a child, he loved to go on hikes and tours, and would act as a tour guide for family and friends as early as the 8th grade.

After high school, Ofer served for three years in the IDF’s 101 paratrooper’s unit as a medic and a sergeant.
Finishing his service, he did what many Israelis do – grabbed a backpack and went traveling across Asia and central Europe, in an excursion that lasted for almost two years.

Upon return, he spent a few months in an archeological dig as a volunteer. Shortly after that meaningful experience, he started a B.A degree in Land of Israel studies, focusing on archeology and religions of the holy land. After finishing his Bachelors, he earned his tour guide license from the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and has been guiding since.

Today Ofer lives in the beautiful village of Ein-Kerem on the outskirts of Jerusalem, with his girlfriend and their dog. Amongst his neighbors are traditional religious Jews, Christians Orthodox and Franciscan monks – Israeli diversity at its brightest

Ofer has a huge passion for his job as a travel guide, and would be excited to take part in making your visit to Israel a one of a kind experience.