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Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem

5.0 (21 reviews) 3–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3–9 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Russian, English, Hebrew
Operated by
Israel in Color with Dr. David Gurevich

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guiding

Not included

  • Not included: Taxi rides withing the city
  • Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

  1. Old City of Jerusalem

    8 hours Admission 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

    15 min

    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

    40 min Admission not included

    Walk on top to the Old City walls and discuss its special history.

  4. The Davidson Center

    45 min Admission 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

    one hour

    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

    one hour

    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

    30 min

    Visit the Western Wall, the most important place where Jews conduct services near the Temple Mount.

  8. Christian Quarter

    30 min Admission 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

    30 min

    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

    one hour

    Walk the famous "Way of the Cross" and explore the history behind the beginning of Christianity and the New Testament.

Meeting point and pickup

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

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 points

  • Royal Hotel Jerusalem
  • Mamilla Hotel
  • Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
  • Kaplan Hotel
  • Jerusalem Gate Hotel
  • New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
  • Legacy Hotel
  • Hillel 11 Residence
  • Lady Stern Jerusalem
  • Ibis Jerusalem City Center
  • Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem
  • Mount Zion Hotel

and 70 more pickup points

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

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

  • 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.

Traveller ratings

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