Jerusalem Boutique Tour from Tel Aviv
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour is ranked the number 1 Experience in Israel. Our motto: don't be perfect, be honest. No souvenir shop if you don't want to. We leave about two hours later then the big tour operators, so you have time for breakfast. Come an experience an Amazing full day Boutique tour with a small group, a motivated and officially licensed guide, from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Walk down the Mount of Olives and through the quarters of The Old City of Jerusalem. You will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, The Western Wall and the Temple Mount/Golden Dome of The Rock, no other day tour from Tel Aviv visits the Temple Mount (not possible on Fridays, Saturdays and religious holydays). This is NOT a pilgrimage tour, we do visit the holy sites, but do not stand in line to enter the Tomb of Jesus or Golgotha. Your amazing guide will guide you from an historic perspective, not from one of the holy books. If you want to visit a souvenir shop or the tomb of Jesus, you can do so during lunch.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
On the way to Jerusalem you will learn about the history of Israel and the Hebrew people. We stay all day in historic Jerusalem and will not visit any parts of the new city. In Jerusalem we start with a breathtaking view on top of the Mount Of Olives and then continue by foot walking down the mountain to the olive gardens of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony/Church of All Nations.
The garden where, according to tradition, Jesus prayed, surrounded by very old olive trees
We will walk through the 4 quarters , through the Shuq, the Arab market and visit the highlights like Western Wall, Temle Mount and Holy Sepulchre. We also have lunch in a restaurant overlooking all those places from their rooftop.
Church on the Mount of Olives which we will walk down to getsemaneh.
The holiest place where Jews can pray. The supporting wall of the Temple complex, build by King Herod over 2000 years ago
We will visit the Chapels of the Crucifixion, Golgotha, the stone of Annointment and the Tomb of Jesus Christ. We will not enter the tomb, since this can cost hours of waiting. If visiting the Tomb is important to you, you can do see by going there earlier and wait in line and you will meet the guide later.
The place of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, now in the Holy Sepulcher Church in the Old City of Jerusalem
This is part of our visit in the Holy Sepulchre.
The location of the two Jewish Temples, the head quarters of the European Christian Crusaders and now of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Golden Dome of The Rock Shrine. On Fridays and Saturdays it is not possible to visit the Temple Mount.
The holiest place for Jews to pray. We will visit and go up to the wall.
we walk through this quarter to the Western Wall
the quarter with the Arab bazar (souq), we will through it on our way to the Holy Sepulchre.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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55-Star Tour with an Outstanding Guide in Jerusalem
I recently took a private walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old City, and it was hands-down one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Our guide, Menno, was absolutely fantastic – incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging from start to finish. What made the tour truly exceptional was Menno’s deep expertise across history, religion, archaeology, and culture. He effortlessly wove together stories from the Bible and historical records while we walked through the Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter, and along Mount Olive. We also visited sites like the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Temple Mount area. Menno also paced the tour perfectly for our group, making sure we stayed comfortable. Worth every penny – book it, you won’t regret it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5Great day trip
Great day trip with an awesome guide. Gad was so full of information and also lots of fun and laughs. We never felt rushed, best tour ever!
5Totally recommend
The tour was amazing. Our guide, Nadia, was wonderful. She kept everyone in the group engaged and did not lose steam. She answered all questions and answered difficult topics in an insightful and respectful manner. The pace was perfect and we stayed at each site for the just the right amount of time. The bus had good a/c. The lunch was basic but I enjoyed the freshly cooked falafel. If you’re thinking of doing a non-pilgrim tour in Jerusalem and prefer to be in a smaller group, book this tour.
5Best Jerusalem boutique tour!
Best Jerusalem boutique tour! Gadi was the best tour guide anybody could have asked for! We visited all the places described in the tour and learned so much about Jerusalem history. Eyal, our driver was so cool and kind! He shared a cold bottle of beer at the end of the tour providing a moment to reflect of all the things we have learned.
5Nadia’s Amazing Tour of Jerusalem and Israel
Nadia was such an awesome tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious history of Jerusalem and all of Israel. She gave us so much information and history that peaked our interest at all times. It was an amazing tour! Thank you so much Nadia! I will definitely recommend you to all my friends.
5Amazing Jerusalem tour!
Nadia was an amazing guide - personable and informative. She was very thorough both in the history of the region as well as the nuances of the cultures. She covered a lot in a relatively short time and kept on us a very good schedule for site seeing and breaks. Great tour!
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Amazing Jerusalem Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We need your email address to communicate pick up location, time and send you the tour guide details
- 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 and scarf or hat for women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for the main booker
- If you dont know your meeting point select Rothschild Boulevard 22 and send us your address. We will contact you and send you the closest meeting point.
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is 55% below the median of the 357 experiences we list in Jerusalem.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 357.
- 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.
Special offers in Jerusalem
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