Holy City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Tour

5.0 (9 reviews) 9–11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

The best way to experience the holy city of Jerusalem is with a private tour, which will allow you to understand its complexity, learn about its rich history, experience the archeology and feel the culture. I love guiding, I love Jerusalem and the land of Israel and nothing makes me happier than to share this love with others. I present very rich and informative guidance while presenting the information in a very vivid manner. This tour starts with a unique visit to Bethlehem and the Nativity Church. That way we follow Jesus in the most important stations of his life, starting at the place of his birth, then the mount of Olives and Gethsemane, followed by the stations of the Cross, and finally the Holy Sepulchre - the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection!

The tours are guided by Daniel or by his handpicked partners - all professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–11 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by: Israel With Fun - Daniel Sigalov

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

The most beautiful viewpoint of Jerusalem. It is the perfect place to learn about the history of the city as well as the different traditions of the main religions.
Old City of Jerusalem

3 hours

Walk inside the walls of the Old City and discover its ancient history while passing through all its 4 quarters, visiting the holiest sites in the world in "the most explosive place on earth" - hence understanding the complexity of Jerusalem, Israel, and the middle east through this one square kilometer.
Western Wall

30 min

The wailing wall, the holiest place for all Jews (is it?). Why is this wall holy? and which traditions are related to it?
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

40 min

The stations of the cross
Stop 5

45 min

The holiest site in the world for almost all of all the Christian denominations. Where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected Religion, history, and archeology merge inside the old walls of the Church.

Including answers to the riddles:

"Who moved my ladder?"

and

"How many people does it take to replace a lightbulb in that holy site?"
Church of the Nativity

1 h 30 min

The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus.

Inside the grotto of the Nativity Church there are fourteen point silver stars that mark the exact spot of Jesus’ birth. An inscription on the star states: Hic de Virgin Maria Jesus Christus Natus Est – meaning “Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary.”

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pickup from anywhere in the area of Nazareth.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tiberias.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tel Aviv, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Tel Aviv.

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Pickup from Ben Gurion Airport.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ashdod.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Jerusalem.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Zichron Ya'akov.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Haifa, from the port of Haifa, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Haifa.

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End point

Pickup from anywhere in the area of Nazareth.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tiberias.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tel Aviv, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Tel Aviv.

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Pickup from Ben Gurion Airport.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ashdod.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Jerusalem.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Zichron Ya'akov.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Haifa, from the port of Haifa, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Haifa.

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Pickup points

Reggenza Hotel
Complacent Hotel
Kibbutz Country Lodging Golan Rooms Farm
Center Chic Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Caesar Premier Tiberias
Dave Downtown - Son Of A Brown
Saladin Boutique Hotel
Brown Jerusalem Hotel & Convention Center
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel
Hotel Beit Maimon
King David Hotel
Shore Suites

and 615 more pickup points

Pickup from anywhere (all hotels, or any given address) in the areas of Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, B-G airport, Ashdod port and basically anywhere in central Israel.

Pick from the airport or Haifa / Ashdod port - The guide will meet you with a sign with your name on it.