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Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Jerusalem
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About
The Old City of Jerusalem is a unique historical places with so many stories and places intertwined. I will decrypt them for you so that you can experience the unique feeling of visiting the birthplace of monotheism, a place full of history, drama, miracles even up to today. And I will make sure the place resonates with your personal history. Indeed, Jerusalem Old City is not just a sight seeing tour; it connects everyone with his/her life history, whatever ones roots are. Jerusalem is waiting for you :)
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Entry to the Hurva Synagogue (adults 20NIS; children 10NIS)
Meeting Points
Departure
Jaffa Gate
We usually meet at the Tourist Information Office, 20m inside Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to Jerusalem Old City
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The Old City of Jerusalem is rugged; good shoes are a must. And the Middle East sun is unforgiving, so you will need a hat, and water (can be bought on the way).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Old City of Jerusalem is a unique historical places with so many stories and places intertwined. I will decrypt them for you so that you can experience the unique feeling of visiting the birthplace of monotheism, a place full of history, drama, miracles even up to today. And I will make sure the place resonates with your personal history. Indeed, Jerusalem Old City is not just a sight seeing tour; it connects everyone with his/her life history, whatever ones roots are. Jerusalem is waiting for you :)
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Entry to the Hurva Synagogue (adults 20NIS; children 10NIS)
Meeting Points
Departure
Jaffa Gate
We usually meet at the Tourist Information Office, 20m inside Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to Jerusalem Old City
Return
Itinerary
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Jaffa Gate
We decrypt this eventful place, from the construction of the ramparts in the 16th century to the breach in the wall 100 years ago and the current affair of the Jaffa Gate Hostels
1 hour
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Western Wall
From Jaffa Gate, we walk down to the "Kotel", the holiest place for Judaism, close to where the 2nd Temple used to stand before being destroyed by the Romans.
1 hour
3
Temple Mount
We walk up to the Temple Mount compound, which includes the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock. This is the most sacred place for Jews and the 3rd most sacred for Muslims.
1 hour
4
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
From the north of the Temple Mount, we walk the path followed by Jesus from his condemnation to his crucifixion, including the first 9 stations. Then we have a lunch break nearby.
1 hour
5
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The place where, according to tradition, Jesus was crucified. It includes the last 5 stations of the Via Dolorosa, the Edicule, Stone of Onction, etc.
1 hour
6
Jewish Quarter
Coming to the Jewish Quarter, we time travel from the arrival of Ramban 900 years ago to the destruction and then the revival of the Jewish Quarter during the 20th century.
1 hour
7
Hurva Synagogue
A highlight of the Jewish Quarter with a beautiful viewpoint and archeological remains. Entry to the Hurva Synagogue is 14NIS for adults (when accompagnied by a guide). We will then discover the story and some secrets of the synagogue.
40 minutes
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Zion Gate
We leave the Jewish Quarter through Zion gate, a memorial to the fights that took place here during the War of Independance in 1948. And then we follow the ramparts back to Jaffa Gate where the tour terminates.
