City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour

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About this activity

Join our City of David Tour Jerusalem and explore the ancient heart of biblical Jerusalem. This immersive one-day tour takes you beneath the modern city to where Jerusalem’s history began, from King David’s era through the Second Temple period.

We start with a panoramic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives or Mount Scopus, then enter the City of David near the Dung Gate. Inside, we will overlook the Kidron Valley and ancient burial caves, learning why King David chose this strategic capital.

The journey continues through remarkable archaeological remains, including King David’s palace, a Proto-Aeolic capital, a four-room house, and the Gihon Spring. From there, we walk to the historic Pool of Siloam and ascend the ancient stone-paved Pilgrimage Road. Finally, we head to the Jewish Quarter for a lunch break, concluding the day on Mount Zion at King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Bein Harim Ltd

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees (approx. 10$ per person)
Not included: Entrance fees: City of David National Park

Itinerary

Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden

30 min

View the Old city from Mount Scopus
Kidron Valley

Passing by

See the Kidron valley
Garden of Gethsemane

Passing by

View the Garden of Gethsemane
Zion Gate

10 min

Visit the Zion Gate
Old City of Jerusalem

one hour

Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
Armenian Quarter

20 min

Walk in the Armenian Quarter
Jewish Quarter

one hour

Visit the Jewish Quarter
The Cardo

20 min

Visit the Byzantine Cardo
Western Wall

20 min

Visit the Western (Wailing) wall
City Of David National Park

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Visit the ongoing excavations and Warren
King David's Tomb

10 min

Visit King David's tomb
The Four Sephardic Synagogues

20 min Admission not included

Visit the Sepharadic Synagogues

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Dan Panorama Jerusalem
David Citadel Hotel
Grand Court Hotel
Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem
Agripas Boutique Hotel
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
Prima Vera Hotel

Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.

Using your ticket

Entrance fees are not included

Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
In case the visit to the Spanish synagogues is not possible, we will visit the Hurva Synagogue instead
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4