Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Jerusalem

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About this activity

The Old City of Jerusalem is a unique historical places with so many stories and places intertwined. I will decrypt them for you so that you can experience the unique feeling of visiting the birthplace of monotheism, a place full of history, drama, miracles even up to today.

And I will make sure the place resonates with your personal history. Indeed, Jerusalem Old City is not just a sight seeing tour; it connects everyone with his/her life history, whatever ones roots are.

Jerusalem is waiting for you :)

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Shlomo Cohen

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entry to the Hurva Synagogue (adults 20NIS; children 10NIS)

Itinerary

Jaffa Gate

one hour

We decrypt this eventful place, from the construction of the ramparts in the 16th century to the breach in the wall 100 years ago and the current affair of the Jaffa Gate Hostels
Western Wall

one hour

From Jaffa Gate, we walk down to the "Kotel", the holiest place for Judaism, close to where the 2nd Temple used to stand before being destroyed by the Romans.
Temple Mount

one hour

We walk up to the Temple Mount compound, which includes the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock. This is the most sacred place for Jews and the 3rd most sacred for Muslims.
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

one hour

From the north of the Temple Mount, we walk the path followed by Jesus from his condemnation to his crucifixion, including the first 9 stations. Then we have a lunch break nearby.
Stop 5

one hour

The place where, according to tradition, Jesus was crucified. It includes the last 5 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the Edicule, Stone of Onction, etc.
Jewish Quarter

one hour

Coming to the Jewish Quarter, we time travel from the arrival of Ramban 900 years ago to the destruction and then the revival of the Jewish Quarter during the 20th century.
Hurva Synagogue

40 min Admission not included

A highlight of the Jewish Quarter with a beautiful viewpoint and archeological remains. Entry to the Hurva Synagogue is 14NIS for adults (when accompagnied by a guide). We will then discover the story and some secrets of the synagogue.
Zion Gate

20 min

We leave the Jewish Quarter through Zion gate, a memorial to the fights that took place here during the War of Independance in 1948. And then we follow the ramparts back to Jaffa Gate where the tour terminates.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

We usually meet at the Tourist Information Office, 20m inside Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to Jerusalem Old City

End point

We usually meet at the Tourist Information Office, 20m inside Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to Jerusalem Old City

Pickup points

Mamilla Hotel
Brown Machne Yehuda by Brown Hotels
Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
Kaplan Hotel
Hillel 11 Residence
Nachlaot Studio Apartments by Homy
Ibis Jerusalem City Center
Mount Zion Hotel
Kikar Zion
Prima Vera Hotel
City Center Jerusalem
King David Hotel

and 46 more pickup points

By default, we meet and finish at the Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to the Old City.

However, if all participants come from the same hotel or airbnb, I come to you and we start the tour from your place :)

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%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Old City of Jerusalem is rugged; good shoes are a must. And the Middle East sun is unforgiving, so you will need a hat, and water (can be bought on the way).