Private Full-Day Walking Tour of Jerusalem
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 :)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jaffa Gate, Omar Ben El-Hatab St., Jerusalem Israel
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Western Wall Plaza Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem 97500 Israel
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple Mount, Jerusalem Israel
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jewish Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hurva Synagogue, 89 Ha-Yehudim, Jerusalem 9751909 Israel
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Zion Gate, Jerusalem Israel
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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)."
"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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 7 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Yaacov Wilk - Tour Guide in Israel, שער יפו, העיר העתיקה, Jerusalem
Traveler pickup is offered
By default, we meet and finish at the Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to the Old City.
However, if all participants come from the same hotel or airbnb, I come to you and we start the tour there.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.