Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem

5.0 (21 reviews) Jerusalem, Israel
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Duration3h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English, Hebrew
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The highlights tour in Jerusalem is a good introduction for first-time visitors. We will explore the city of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A sample itinerary includes:
1. Lookout from the Mount of Olives
2. Jaffa Gate - introduction to the Old City.
3. Walk on top of the city's walls and see the Old City from above.
4. Visit the Jewish Quarter and its sites: the Roman Cardo and Hezekiah's Wall
5. Visit the the Western Wall ("The Kotel") - the spiritual heart of the Jewish nation.
6. Follow the story of Jesus along the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to the Christian Quarter.
7. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which hosts the site where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha Hill) and the site of Jesus burial.

What's included

  • Guiding
  • Taxi rides withing the city
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. Old City of Jerusalem
    8h · Admission ticket not included
    This is a "highlights tour" in Jerusalem which offers a wonderful introduction for first-time visitors. We will explore the city of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Feel welcome to contact for customization.
  2. Jaffa Gate
    15m
    We'll start our story of Jerusalem's Old City near the famous Jaffa Gate. The gate is connected to the big changes which reached the city in the 19th century.
  3. Ramparts Walk
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Walk on top to the Old City walls and discuss its special history.
  4. The Davidson Center
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Optional: walk on the real streets of Jerusalem from the 1st century CE. Follow the journey of a pilgrim on his way to the Second Temple, and visit the museum and excavations directly below the walls of the Temple Mount.
  5. Jewish Quarter
    1h
    Visit the famous sites of the Jewish Quarter, such as the Roman Cardo and Hezekiah's Broad Wall. Lookout on the Temple Mount. Possible visit to the archaeological excavation near the walls of the Temple Mount (Davidson Center).
  6. Muslim Quarter
    1h
    Walk the famous Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, which starts in today's Muslim quarter and leads to the Christian Quarter. Optional visit to the Austrian Hospice, where a rooftop allows incredible views of the Old City.
  7. Western Wall
    30m
    Visit the Western Wall, the most important place where Jews conduct services near the Temple Mount.
  8. Christian Quarter
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Continue the Via Dolorosa into the Christian Quarter. Follow the last stations to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Optional visit to the Russian compound Alexander's Court, which hosts the ancient gates to the Byzantine church.
  9. Golgotha
    30m
    Visit the Chruch of the Holy Sepulchre, which stands on the sites where Jesus died on the Cross (Golgotha Hill) and was buried.
  10. The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
    1h
    Walk the famous "Way of the Cross" and explore the history behind the beginning of Christianity and the New Testament.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the gate, at a big open plaza. We can also meet at your hotel and take a taxi from there together (taxi fare is not included).

End point

In front of the gate, at a big open plaza. We can also meet at your hotel and take a taxi from there together (taxi fare is not included).

Pickup details

We can depart either from Jerusalem or from Tel-Aviv. Transportation is not included.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress in modest clothing for visiting Holy Sites.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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