We visited these gardens during our stay in Haifa. We learned quite a bit about the Baha'i faith and the gardens are beautiful. They can be seen from above of by arranging a special time to enter, although some parts are only open to those of the Baha'i faith. This is a very worthwhile stop.

Make sure you book the free tour to get access to the Upper Gardens. Go to the exact address given in your email. The gardens are beautiful. The only unfortunate thing is that the opening hours of the shrine don’t coincide with the tour times. I will have to come back to view the shrine another time. A beautiful gift to the people indeed, thank you!

This is a world class experience on the level of visiting the Taj Mahal in India, the Washington Monument in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It really is a must when visiting Israel (too bad so many people ignore this - for reasons I have never understood). Try to reserve a free tour so you can actually visit the gardens beyond just a few small parts. Do NOT rush. Just a stunning experience.

Bahai Garden was the highlight of Haifa when we visited the city on March 19, 2023. The stunning terraced garden has many colorful flowers and well-maintained lawns and shrubberies. The stairs leading down to the main temple offered a great vantage viw of Haifa's port and city. The mood was serene and harmonious that reflected the pillars of their Bahai Faith. The access to this wonderful garden is free. However, prospective visitors must register for an appointment slot at their official website. Most tourist were only shown the view from the top. We saw many tourist buses stopped for photos from the veranda on top of the garden. We did not see groups of tours going through the garden. Taking a bus from the main train station to the top entrance was easy. It was one bus ride with several stops. Google maps worked really well in transits here in Haifa.

The Baha’i Gardens in Haifa are spectacular! We booked a tour and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The history of the Baha’i faith was something new to me and it was fascinating. The background of the gardens was also very interesting. Well worth the trip to Haifa. There was a second guide with our group, Lena, who came over to our 21 year old daughter to make sure her shoulders were covered. As my daughter struggled to get her wrap in place and said “I’m trying” to which Lena replied “try harder” My kid has anxiety and had a panic attack on the steps in the garden. Lena was unbelievably rude and condescending. She told me I needed to do “something about this” and we should probably leave. She then encouraged us to leave immediately because we were now behind the group. I apologized for being inconvenient and said we would catch up and continue. Which we did but it was very disappointing to have a guide be so obnoxious in such a beautiful place. Another thing to note: the restrooms are under renovation and there is no toilet anywhere close by. You are probably 15-20 minutes from a bathroom.

If you have the chance to visit the beautiful city of Haifa, you don't want to miss this wonderful park! From the entrance at the top, you have wonderful view over the city and the Mediterranean Sea. We've been lucky enough to entrer the terrasses, though it seems like it's not always possible. Nonetheless, simply the views from up there are worth the visit.

The architectural design of the gardens is mind-blowing. The way the steps seamlessly blend with the natural landscape is simply genius. Whether you're a nature lover, an architecture enthusiast, or just someone looking for a quiet spot to contemplate life, the Baha'i Gardens tick all the boxes. It's not just a garden; it's an experience that leaves you feeling refreshed and, dare I say, a bit enlightened.