Tours & experiences

“MEAH SHE’ARIM” – Ultra Orthodox Neighborhoods and Bakery Tour

About this experience

Discover a unique side of Jerusalem that is a rare tourist experience. Visit the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim. This neighborhood is home to Judaism’s most insular, pious Jews who try, as much as possible, to maintain the lifestyle and customs of their ancestors.

During this tour, we will pop into several delicious bakeries full of the scent of rising and freshly baked ‘Challah’ (Special bread made for the Sabbath). This is a unique tour experience exclusively with Israel-2GO. (You pay for your own tasting)

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
  • Private experience

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Thursday night tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–3 hr
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), ru (live guide), cmn (live guide), Japanese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), ro (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Visit to hidden bakeries and more

Itinerary and highlights

This unique Thursday night tour opens a window into the intriguing life of Hassidic courtyards, schools, ‘Shtibel’s’ (synagogues), markets, and more. This provides a rare opportunity to peek into this seldom-visited world hear, their Hassidish Niggunim (melodies) and taste their local delicacies.

Meeting and pickup information

  • we will meet at the light rail train station

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • cmn — Guide
  • Japanese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • ro — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Israel-2go

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), ru (live guide), cmn (live guide), Japanese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), ro (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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