Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour

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About this activity

Explore the best of Bethlehem with this tour. Not only you will get to see the most important sites in Bethlehem but you will get the chance to walk through the city of Bethlehem and explore the rich in cultural and colors markets of the city and the famous attractions of the city.

After Pick Up the tour starts in The Church of Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world where Jesus was born. Then we will have a guided walk to the old city of Bethlehem. After we finish we will visit the church of Milk Grotto in Bethlehem. And then we will take the car to the city of Beit Sahour. First we take a visit to The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field and then visit a local Olive Wood Factory and have an insight of the local crafts.

*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required when passing the checkpoint sometimes.

Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!
This tour pick up and drop off from Bethlehem only

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Judah Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up and drop off in Bethlehem only
Included: Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Not included: pick up outside of Bethlehem

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Banksy's Hotel in Bethlehem , we meet outside and return back to it after tour finish
Church of the Nativity

30 min

A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church 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. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Church of St. Catherine

30 min

The Church of St. Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.ne is located on the remains of St .
Milk Grotto

25 min

The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
Shepherd's Sanctuary

30 min

The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.
St. Jerome's Cave

Passing by

The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate".
Zuluf Souvenir Store & Factory

30 min

Visit to Bethlehem olive wood factory and store

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside the Walled off hotel in Bethlehem

End point

Meet outside the Walled off hotel in Bethlehem

Using your ticket

This tour pick up and drop off from Bethlehem only

Tipping your tour guide is optional but a thoughtful way to show appreciation if you enjoyed the experience. The amount is entirely up to you and can depend on your satisfaction with the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto of the nativity on holidays or Sundays
We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days