Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock

4.8 (4 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

The tour starts with a view across Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. We descend the mount passing Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemetery dating back 3,000 years. We walk through the Kidron Valley where there are Jewish tombs dating back to the 1st century AD and enter the Old City via the Dung Gate. We continue to Temple Mount, a sacred site once home to the ancient Jewish Temple and today home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. At times entrance to Temple Mount is limited by the authorities and under those circumstances we will visit the Tower of David instead. Next we visit the Davidson Center, an archaeological park adjacent to Temple Mount with excavated First and Second Temple Period structures. We tour the excavated site and see ancient remains from various historic periods. At the end of the tour you are returned to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Bein Harim Ltd

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pick up & drop off
Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

View the Old city from Mount of Olives
Kidron Valley

30 min

Walk in the Kidron Valley
Old City of Jerusalem

one hour

Walk through the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem
Temple Mount

one hour Admission not included

Visit Temple Mount.

When site is closed to visitors, visit Tower of David instead
Dome Of The Rock

20 min Admission not included

See the Dome of the Rock from outside.
The Davidson Center

40 min Admission not included

Visit the archaeological park Davidson Center

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
Dan Boutique 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

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

In the event that Temple Mount is closed to visitors, we will tour the Tower of David instead.
Entrance to Temple Mount is subject to strict security measures.
Security checks are conducted at the entrance to Temple Mount. Please note that no religious

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 number of participants
Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
Entrance to Temple Mount is subject to strict security measures, no religious objects (including Bible) or weapons of any kind are permitted on the compound
Entrance to Dome of the Rock is allowed for Muslims only
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4