About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for the main booker
- Bring your passport with you.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
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.
We will walk through this quarter, the souq, from The Temple Mount towards the Holy Sepulchre.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please share your email address with us so we can send you an update and the details of your guide on the evening before the tour. You can select the closest meeting point for you, or send us your hotel so we can send you your meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Amazing Jerusalem Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
- Bring your passport with you.
- You can come with your small carry-on luggage, one per person, to a pick up point in both Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Do NOT bring more or larger pieces unannounced, you need permission and it costs money. If you receive permission to bring more, you pay NIS 100 per piece in cash to the driver .
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- You need to be fit and have no difficulties with walking, otherwise it is too dangerous, risk of slipping and hospitalisation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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