Jerusalem: Private Old City & Holy Sites Walking Tour
- 3–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 10 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Unlock the secrets of Jerusalem's Old City on a fully private walking tour. Follow in the footsteps of prophets and kings, from the Western Wall to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with a guide who brings ancient stones to life.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel meet-up in central Jerusalem
- Private licensed tour guide
- Fully customizable walking tour itinerary
What's not
- Food and drinks (your guide can recommend stops)
- Entry fees to any attractions (if applicable)
- Transportation during the tour (unless specified)
- Tips for your guide (optional but appreciated)
Itinerary
Enter the Old City through its main gate and enjoy a panoramic overview of the different quarters, setting the stage for your journey.
Explore the serene, artistic Armenian Quarter. Discover its ancient cathedral (exterior), mosaic workshops, and quiet lanes often missed by larger groups.
Walk through the rebuilt Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall Plaza. Learn about its significance and approach the wall for a moment of personal reflection.
The next your stop is the famous Western Wall, the part of the western retaining wall of the Temple Mount, it was built by Herod the Great during his expansion of the Temple in 20 BCE. The wall acts as an outdoor synagogue with written prayers inserted into the crevices between the large stones.
Stroll along the excavated main street of Byzantine Jerusalem, seeing ancient columns and modern art galleries side-by-side.
Follow the path believed to be taken by Jesus. Your guide will explain the history and devotion behind key stations along this iconic route.
Explore Christianity's holiest site. Your guide will explain the complex's different sections, from the Stone of Anointing to the possible sites of Golgotha and the Tomb.
Exit the church into the bustling Christian Quarter's market. Your tour concludes here with recommendations for lunch and further exploration.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- AroundTour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 25 city tours we list in Jerusalem.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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