About this experience
This is an ideal tour for anyone who wants to visit Yad Vashem independently and set his or her own pace. You can immerse yourself in the history of one the most devastating chapters in the modern era on this self-guided tour of the world-renowned Holocaust History Museum. As you enter each gallery, you will discover the in-depth personal stories behind hundreds of images, artifacts and artwork on display as you visit one of Jerusalem's most popular tourist sites.
Highlights:
• Explore one of Jerusalem's most popular tourist sites
• Discover the stories behind hundreds of items on display
• Tour at your own pace
• Available at the hour of your choice
• Audio Guide tour in 8 languages
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is 10 years old
What is included
- Headsets to hear the audio guide clearly
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- The listed price does not include an $8.00 parking fee payable on the premises
- Food and drinks
- Entrance time reservation link is on the booking confirmation ticket.
Itinerary and highlights
As you enter the museum, the first display you will encounter is the incredible video artwork, "Living Landscape." The 13-meter piece is composed of original film clips and photographs that depict the rich Jewish life that existed in Europe prior to WW II. Hundreds of artifacts, photographs, documents, video testimonies and artwork are on display throughout the 9 museum galleries. The Audio Guide will offer insights into the individual stories of the victims – and the survivors - of the Holocaust that lay behind these displays. At the close of the museum is the monumental Hall of Names. As you enter the circular hall, you will see a 10-meter high upper dome on which the pictures of 600 men, women and children are displayed. As you look down, you will see the pictures reflected below in a pool of water dug deep into the bedrock.
The tour ends with a breathtaking panoramic view of modern day Jerusalem, giving you a moment to reflect upon your visit to the Mount of Remembrance. Recommended tour time is from 1.5 – 4 hours.
Meeting and pickup information
- Location Name: Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Location Address: 1 Hazikaron, Jerusalem Directions: Collect your Audio Guide in the Visitors' Center. Return Location:
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- ru — Audio
- zh-TW — Audio
- Portuguese — Audio
- cmn — Audio
- English — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is 10 years old
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Location Address: 1 Hazikaron, Jerusalem
Directions: Collect your Audio Guide in the Visitors' Center.
Return Location:
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What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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