Full Day Private Tour in Old Jerusalem
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience our Full Day Private Tour in Old Jerusalem! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Israel as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Old Jerusalem. The Mount of Olives offers a scenic view of the entire city of Jerusalem. This mountain ridge, located east of the Old City, was named after the olive groves that used to be on its slopes. It has been a place of Christian worship since ancient times and is still visited by Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant believers. After visiting the Last Supper Room, proceed to David's tomb, the burial place of the King of Israel. In the Jewish Quarter, see the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites. In the Christian Quarter, walk the Via Dolorosa, the street Jesus took to his crucifixion. Lastly, explore the marketplace in the Old City for souvenirs and gifts. Return to Jerusalem hotels on the coach.
Inclusions
What's included
- 1 hour of free time for shopping and dining
- Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
- Pick up and drop off at the city center or hotels
- Professional local tour guide in Jerusalem
What's not
- Entrance fees (none will be required)
Itinerary
This captivating Old Jerusalem excursion commences at the center of Jerusalem city or hotels. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 30-minutes journey through the scenic beauty of Israel.
The Mount of Olives is a hill stretching from north to south opposite the eastern wall of the Old City of Jerusalem, on the eastern side of the Kidron Valley. It has been planted with olives since ancient times, from which it derives its name.
The Mount of Zion or the Mount of the Last Supper is a room or room on the upper floor of a house in Jerusalem where the Last Supper, the last Passover meal of Jesus Christ and his disciples, was celebrated.
The Tomb of King David is a structure located on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, traditionally regarded as the burial place of the biblical King David. It is one of the holy sites of Judaism in Jerusalem. It is also honored by Christians and Muslims.
The Gate of Zion is one of the eight gates of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Gate of Zion is one of the five main fortress gates of Jerusalem on maps preserved from the time of the Crusader kingdom, along with the Golden Gate, David's Gate, St. Stephen's Gate, and the Gate of Jehoshaphat Valley.
The Armenian Quarter is the smallest of the four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, covering an area of 0.126 km², which is 14% of the total area of the Old City. The Armenian Quarter is located in the southwestern part of the Old City, south of the Jaffa Gate, between the Tower of David and Mount Zion.
The Jewish Quarter is one of the four traditional neighborhoods of Jerusalem's Old City. The 116,000 square meter neighborhood is located in the southeastern sector of the Old City.
The Wailing Wall, Western Wall or Ha-Kotel ha-Maarawi is part of the ancient wall around the western slope of the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, which survived the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 A.D. The greatest shrine of Judaism outside the Temple Mount itself.
The Christian Quarter is one of the four neighborhoods of the walled Old City of Jerusalem.
The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem. It represents the path that Jesus took, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion. The winding route from the former Antonia Fortress to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—a distance of about 600 metres —is a celebrated place of Christian pilgrimage.
Jerusalem's Church of the Resurrection, better known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, is a temple in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to tradition dating back to at least the fourth century, it stands on the site where, according to the Holy Scriptures, Jesus Christ was crucified, buried, and then resurrected.
The Muslim Quarter is the largest and most densely populated of the four quarters of the ancient walled Old City of Jerusalem. It occupies 31 hectares in the northeastern part of the Old City.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- taxiGo Limo Airport Service
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 25 city tours we list in Jerusalem.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem is an ancient hill city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a walled Old City of stone lanes, markets and shrines.
Jerusalem stands among the Judean hills, about 750 metres above sea level, and its Old City, enclosed by Ottoman walls of the sixteenth century, is divided into Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters. The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lie within a short walk of each other, and the Old City is listed by UNESCO.
Top-ranked sights in Jerusalem: Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jewish Quarter.
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