Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour

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1. Introduction to Jerusalem and geography of Israel and Palestine. What does the sign at the entrance to the Old City tell us about how ruling powers assert their claims over space?

   20 min

2. Notice signage commemorating the Armenian genocide and discuss. Learn about Armenian history and identity in Jerusalem, and where this community fits on such a diverse religious and political landscape.

   10 min

3. Visit the Roman Cardo and understand the Israeli narrative linking Jewish life today to Jerusalem during previous historical epochs. What lies beneath the surface of this excavation, and which layers were removed to reach the current configuration?

   20 min

4. Stop above the church at a rooftop looking towards East Jerusalem - review Jerusalem's borders and major landmarks

   10 min

5. Understand significance of this site in Christian tradition, and in Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Visit major sites within church itself.

   30 min

6. Walk through Muslim Quarter and learn about various communities in the Old City, links to Muslim world, and current tensions.

   15 min

7. Conclude near the 5th Station of the Cross and Austrian Hospice. Final guide reflections and time for Q&A.

   20 min

8. After passing through Wadi Road, enter Western Wall/Al Buraq square. Learn about the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the millennia-old tradition of Jewish pilgrimage to stand beside its remains. Hear also about "Al Buraq," and the Islamic story of Muhammed's flight to Jerusalem. What did this open complex look like before and after it was captured by Israel more than 50 years ago?

   25 min

9. Ascend to the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary complex and understand the historic importance of this site for three religions. View the magnificently tiled Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque. Why is this platform such flash point in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?

   1 h

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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• 5This was an incredible...

  This was an incredible experience for myself and my teenager. Elad and Mahmoud didn't just guide, they shared their lived experience and gave us a window into this conflict through their stories and their friendship. It is the perfect way to engage more critically while also seeing the holy sites of the Old City.

  Lauren_Hfévrier 2026via Viator

• 5Great perspective and intelligent guides

  One of the best tours we have ever taken! Loved the perspective from both guides and history between different religious and political sides to get a deeper understanding of how these influences affect a single nation. Betty and Ameer were incredible, knowledgeable, well educated and experienced. Highly, highly recommend.

  Jeneva_Poctobre 2023via Viator

• 5Unique experience

  One of the best tours I ever had, the experience of having two guides with different perspectives was unique. The tour covered the many layers of history in Jerusalem, the narratives of the different people who called it home over the years and the current political situation.

  Georgi_Doctobre 2023via Viator

• 4Meaningful and insightful experience

  It was meaningful to hear different perspectives in a city that is infinitely complex in its story. Our guides embodied understanding and kindness towards each other. That, in itself, was powerful to experience.

  Samantha_Wseptembre 2023via Viator

• 5Amazing tour

  This is an amazing tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable and explained us everything we need to know about the different points of view. All discussions were very informative and always led in a polite way, each one respecting different opinions. I think this tour is a must to understand what’s going on in Israel and how the several issues affect both the Jewish and Arabic population.

  Sergio_Paoût 2023via Viator

• 5Incredible

  I would highly Recommend the dual narrative tool over any of the tour in Jerusalem. Emili and Amy did an incredible job of giving an honest Palestinian and Israeli perspective. They were willing to answer any, and all questions that you had and their knowledge is incredible. They were very friendly and welcoming, and I cannot speak highly enough of them and the tour, so much so that I have asked them to be guest speakers at an event.

  racheljE6144GDjuillet 2023via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Jerusalem

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 357 experiences we list in Jerusalem.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 22 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.

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