The best of Ramon Crater Private walking tour

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The best of Ramon Crater Private walking tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you.With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Did you know the crater’s ancient history back 220 million years ago? Did you know the Ramon Crater (“Makhtesh Ramon”) in the Negev desert is the world’s large erosion crater? It is truly one of the natural wonders of the world. You will be surprised to know about hidden stories in the streets, buildings, and corners of Ramon Crater. Ramon Crater, 1,641 feet deep, 25 miles long, and 6 miles wide, the crater exhibits geological formations unseen in the rest of the world. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about this stunning place. It is perfect for people visiting the city for the first time and who want to get the most out of it.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Hebrew
Operated by: Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in Israel

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide services

Not included

Not included: Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center Admission fee

Itinerary

Desert Sculpture Park

22 min

Desert Sculpture Park on the brink of the Ramon Crater is related to the settling of the Negev, the recognition of the Israeli art world and Israeli artists, the artist's deep connection to the history of the land and its landscapes, and the development of Israeli art.
Mitzpe Ramon Visitors Center

23 min Admission not included

The Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits explaining the natural processes which led to the creation of the makhtesh (which is over 40km long at its widest point). It also offers interesting information about the plant and animal life that live in what might be assumed to be a barren and inhospitable region.
Stop 3

22 min

It is a lookout porch of a Roman crater from a ledge extending over the cliff. Here you will have the best view of the whole roman crater, and it is a great spot for a picnic.
Stop 4

22 min

It is a small hill resembling a sitting camel that overlooks the Ramon Crater. This beautiful desert site offers a stunning view of the crater, and the observation deck is one of the best places to watch the sun rise or set.