Private Tour: Old City of Jerusalem Christianity Tour

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About this activity

Explore Christianity in Jerusalem with this private 6-hour tour. Travel through the Old City of Jerusalem and tour the quarters of the ancient walled city by foot. See all of the major sites, including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Cardo. End the tour shopping at a busy bazaar in the Muslim Quarter.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Michael Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Public transportation to the meeting point
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Jaffa Gate

Passing by

Meet with your private guide at the entrance of Gloria Hotel next to Jaffa Gate to begin your tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Ramparts Walk

one hour Admission not included

Start the tour by walking on the wall of Jerusalem passing by 5 of the gates of the city and overlooking 3 of the quarters of the old city. As you walk, you will get a complete explanation about the city and it's history and you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view to the area around.
Church of Saint Anne in Jerusalem

30 min Admission not included

A stop to visit Saint Anne Church, the birthplace of Virgin Mary and one of the Crusader buildings still in use in the old city.
Pools of Bethesda

30 min Admission not included

Next to it, we will visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus did a miracle there healing a paralyzed man.
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

2 hours

You will walk the Via Dolorosa, stopping by every station and your guide will explain its history and story. This path is thought to be the walkway that Jesus had taken on the way to his crucifixion.
Dome Of The Rock

45 min

We will get the chance to visit Al Aqsa Mosque, the third holy place in Islam and also for many for the Jews, it's where once the Temple stood and it's considered a holy site for Jews as well. The visit to this site is subject to the opening hours. Opening hours are very limited to visitors.
Western Wall

20 min

The Western Wall is the only remaining of the Temple from the Roman period and today it's considered the most sacred place in Judaism after the Temple that was destroyed in 70AD.
Stop 8

one hour

Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus, it's the holiest place in Christianity. You will get a complete explanation of the site starting from the Roman times until today.
Michael Tours

Passing by

The tour will end at Jaffa Gate.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of Gloria Hotel by the entrance. The hotel is located near Jaffa Gate inside the walls of the city.

End point

Your guide will meet you in front of Gloria Hotel by the entrance. The hotel is located near Jaffa Gate inside the walls of the city.

Using your ticket

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure 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%

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour will start from Jaffa Gate. You will be contacted to confirm the meeting point and time
The Dome of the Rock is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel