Jerusalem Mount of Olives Tour

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About this activity

Explore and discover the treasures that lie in this special area which is of legendary importance to Christians and Jews alike. This Mount has overlooked the city of Jerusalem as it has been built, razed and conquered over thousands of years, and it has the stories, historical sites, and spiritual significance to match this unique position overlooking the old city.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Abraham Tlalim Tours LTD

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Tour
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks
Not included: Entrance fees to churches

Itinerary

Garden of Gethsemane

45 min Admission not included

Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested before his crucifixion. It is a place of great resonance in Christianity.
Chapel Of The Ascension

45 min Admission not included

The Church of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives. Part of a larger complex, consisting first of a Christian church and monastery, then an Islamic mosque, it is located on a site the traditionally believed to be the earthly spot where Jesus ascended into Heaven after his Resurrection.
Tomb Of The Virgin

45 min Admission not included

Tomb of the Virgin Mary, located in the Kidron Valley at the foot of Mount of Olives, is believed to be the burial place of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The Jewish Cemetery

45 min

The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives, is the oldest and most important Jewish cemetery. It is approximately five centuries old, containg anywhere between 70,000 and 150,000 tombs, including the tombs of famous figures in early modern Jewish history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to the stone bench just outside Jaffa Gate and look for the tour guide wearing a green shirt with "Guide" written in yellow on the backside and holding a green umbrella.

End point

The tour will end next to Lions Gate. If desirable, travelers can return to the meeting point at Jaffa Gate by foot along with the tour guide.

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.