Activity Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

Bethlehem Private Tour

5.0 (14 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

out of 5

14 reviews

5.0

Bethlehem Private Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bethlehem Private Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Combine most of the memorable sites in one day in Bethlehem. Hear the Biblical Narrative from the locals, walk around the magnificent old city of Bethlehem, taste the local food, learn about the history of Palestine. Take a walk in the open air gallery where many artists comes from all over the world to draw graffiti on the separation wall and visit The Walled Off Hotel (Banksy hotel and museum). Drink tea or coffee with Palestinian refugees in Aida refugee camp.

Day Trips Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Car Tours

At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Discover Palestine

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local Guide Driver

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Bethlehem City
Not included: Meals and drinks

Itinerary

Discover Palestine

Passing by

Meet your guide at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint from Bethlehem side.
Mar Saba Monastery

2 hours

Drive into the Jerusalem wilderness to enjoy the view and visit St. Saba Monastery (Mar Saba).
Shepherd's Sanctuary

40 min

Visit the Shepherd's Field Chapel, the place where the angel Gabriel first announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
Church of the Nativity

2 hours Admission included

Drive back to Bethlehem. Time for optional traditional Humus and Falafel lunch in a local restaurant (Lunch not included). Visit the Nativity Church, Birthplace of Jesus (UNESCO Site), visit Saint Catherine Church. Saint Jerome Cave, Milk Grotto Church.
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

20 min

Visit a local olive wood workshop to learn about the olive wood production in Bethlehem which the most famous handicraft in Bethlehem.
Stop 6

40 min Admission not included

See the separation wall and the graffiti of Banksy. Witness how the wall affects the lives of the locals. Visit The Walled Off Hotel "Banksy Official Hotel in Bethlehem".

End of the tour at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel in Bethlehem.
Discover Palestine

50 min

Visit Aida Refugee Camp and hear from the residents about their experiences of being born and growing up as refugees in their own country.

End the tour at the ending point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem).

Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.

End point

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem).

Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.

Using your ticket

Dress code is formal
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. 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
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel