A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City

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About this activity

The Old City of Jerusalem holds the origin story of the three Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll get to know the rich history of the city that’s become sanctified in the eyes of over two billion followers worldwide.

The tour starts at Jaffa Gate, one of the open gates in the Old City walls. From there, you’ll make your way to the Armenian Quarter via the Tower of David museum, where you’ll find out who built the tower (it’s not King David!). As you wander through the Jewish Quarter, you’ll learn about its redevelopment following the Six-Day War of 1967. You’ll see the Old Yishuv Court Museum and the Hurva Synagogue, and I’ll tell you how the Jews were expelled from the city, returning en masse two thousand years later.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Western Wall

5 min

You'll pass through the Western Wall, filled with ancient history. Please note Admission to the Western Wall is free
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem

Passing by

Passing by the Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem, you'll witness another architectural gem. Please note that entry to the Museum is not included in this tour.
Jewish Quarter

5 min

We'll walk through the Jewish Quarter, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood.
Old Yishuv Court Museum

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Old Yishuv Court Museum, with its fascinating tales of the past. However, entry to the Museum itself is not included in this tour.
The Cardo

5 min

We'll walk in the footsteps of ancient travelers along The Cardo.
Hurva Synagogue

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Hurva Synagogue, with its iconic facade. However, entry to the synagogue itself is not included in this tour.
Stop 7

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Austrian Hospice, with its unique history. However, entry to the Hospice itself is not included in this tour.
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

5 min

We'll walk along the The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, a famous historical section of the city.
Stop 9

5 min

We'll also visit The Holy Sepulchre, a world-famous religious site. Admission to the Holy Sepulchre is free.
Lutheran Church Of The Redeemer

Passing by

We'll also pass by the San Niccolò Church, adding to the historic charm of the neighbourhood. However, entry to the church itself is not included in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This tour starts at Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]