The Old City
Walk the alleys to the Abuhav and Ari Ashkenazi synagogues (open to visitors outside prayer times; dress modestly), then down to the old cemetery, where the Ari and Rabbi Moshe Cordovero are buried. Other graves of sages around the city are in places to visit.
Art and museums
The Artists' Quarter has galleries and workshops, and Beit Castel in Moshe Castel's former home. Beit HaMeiri tells the story of Tzfat's Jewish community, and the Museum of the Art of Printing shows the first Hebrew printing press.
Views
Citadel Hill above the Old City has the remains of the Crusader and Mamluk fortress and views across the Galilee, and there are lookouts around the city in places to visit.
Festivals
Tzfat has been called the klezmer capital of the world and hosts an annual Klezmer Festival. See what's on.
Where to stay and eat
See hotels, guesthouses and restaurants; check kashrut with each place.