Top Jerusalem Half-day Tours

Cover the highlights of Bethlehem during this half-day excursion from Tel Aviv. See the grotto in the Church of the Nativity where Jesus is believed to have been born during a guided tour. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announce his birth in the New Testament. Shop for olive wood carvings and interact with local artisans. Tours end in Jerusalem.

Experience the rich history of Jerusalem with a tour packed with amazing sites, stories and spectacles that will bring a new meaning to almost every page in Biblical history. Leave political opinions and preconceptions behind as you begin this truly inspiring and revealing tour of an extraordinary city.

Explore top sights in Jerusalem by foot during this half-day guided walking tour through the Old City. Visit sights sacred to three faiths as you explore Jewish, Muslim, and Christian landmarks, from the Temple Mount and Western Wall to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Stations of the Cross. Listen to expert commentary from your guide along the way.

Explore Old Jerusalem’s Jewish and Christian quarters on this half-day tour. Accompanied by a guide, learn the rich history behind the historic city and visit sites considered holy, including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of Holy Sepulchre. Your guide shares lots of information and keeps you from getting lost in the maze-like walls.

Get a panoramic look at the city of Jerusalem and visit some of its most well-known sites on this half-day tour. Look down on the city from atop the Mount of Olives, with a view of the Dome of the Rock, one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture and Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified; and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year-old history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered the holiest places in the world: the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Finish the day with time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Leave Jerusalem on a full-day private trip to Masada and the Dead Sea, and discover Israel’s remarkable history and landscapes. Drive deep into the Judean Desert, explore Masada’s fortifications and palaces alongside your personal guide, and learn about a dramatic, 1st-century battle between Roman troops and Jewish Sicarii rebels. Descend to the shores of the Dead Sea to walk along salt-encrusted beaches, bathe in mineral-rich mud and float in one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. 

See the highlights of 3,000-year-old Jerusalem on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Stand on the Mount of Olives to admire the iconic views of the walled, Old City. Head to Mt Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb, and wander through Old Jerusalem, taking in the Roman Cardo and Armenian and Jewish quarters on route to the Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall (Wailing Wall). Lastly, visit Yad Veshem, where memorials and exhibits pay tribute to the Holocaust’s victims.

Visit the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the city of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. See popular Holy Land sites like the Basilica of the Annunciation and Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. At the Sea of Galilee, see where Jesus performed miracles and walk the shores where he first taught his followers. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River.

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Experience mountains, desert and sea all in one day on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car to the cliff-top Masada Fortress and enjoy spectacular aerial views, then journey to the desert oasis of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch (own expense), continue to the Dead Sea, famously the lowest landmass on earth, where you can take a dip in the mineral-rich muds or enjoy free time to explore independently.

Join a unique, inter-faith tour led by one Jewish and one Palestinian guide as you explore Jerusalem’s Old City. Highlights include stops at major religious and historical attractions, including Al Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Go behind the sights to learn in-depth context about recent tensions as you ponder the fate of the city.

Explore Jerusalem with a personal guide, just for your group. The private tour is available for groups of up to six people, and it showcases the sights and surprises of the city, using a personalized approach. Learn about the Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David, and hear biblical tales at Mt. Zion. Other highlights include a visit to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa crucifixion route, and the history-rich Dormition Abbey. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem, The city of King David. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and sight see the historic and important attractions before arriving to Manger Square. There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born in an underground cave that the church was built on. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto where The Holy Family took refuge from the Massacre of the Innocents. After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field where the angels appeared to the Shepherd’s to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. The tour includes a visit to an olive wood factory and a cooperative store. *Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate! * Tour ends in Jerusalem David citadel hotel only

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned shuttle on this guided, half-day tour. Visit the birthplace of Jesus and one of the world’s oldest churches, the Church of the Nativity. See the Grotto of Lady Mary, also called the Milk Grotto, where it is believed Mary, Joseph and Jesus sought refuge from King Herod before fleeing to Egypt. Learn about the ancient city’s landmarks and history from your guide.

Holy Bethlehem Half-Day Trip See the birthplace of Jesus on this guided half-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. On arrival, we stop in Manger Square and go into the historic Church of the Nativity. The silver star on the grotto floor marks the site of the nativity. From here the tour continues to the Church of St. Catherine. The tour goes beneath the church into ancient grottoes to see altars, tombs and where St Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible to Latin. We leave Bethlehem passing Shepherds Field and the Biblical Field of Ruth before returning to Jerusalem. • Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts • Guided tour of the scenes of the Nativity • Experience Bethlehem, the birth town of Jesus • Drive through the Judean Hills to Bethlehem • Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks • Includes all entrance fees

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this small-group walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old City combines enriching context with first-rate views. Explore attractions considered sacred to three faiths, including the Dome of the Rock, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Western Wall. A tasty lunch in a local restaurant is included, plus a complimentary tea or coffee.

Visit the lowest point on earth. Float in the magical waters. Immerse yourself in the healing mud. Enjoy some fresh mint tea with walnuts and dates.

On this half-day, private tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to historic Bethlehem, known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Head from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem into the heart of the West Bank, with door-to-door hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then, enjoy guided tours of the city’s standout sights, from the Church of the Nativity to Shepherd’s Field. Please bring your passport with you for this tour.

Tour to the oldest city in the whole world Jericho with easy pick up and drop off from David citadel hotel in Jerusalem, we visit on this tour Sycamore tree, Elisha spring, Jordan river, the old city of Jericho and Hisham palace

Explore the highlights of Bethlehem in just a few hours during this private, half-day tour. Departing from Tel Aviv, Ashdod, or Jerusalem, you’ll journey into the West Bank by private vehicle. See a selection of historic and contemporary sights, from the Church of the Nativity—where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born—to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field in nearby Beit Sahour.

This tour follows in the footsteps of Jesus, from his triumphant arrival at Mt. of Olives, through different stations of his visits to Jerusalem, to the culmination of the journey at one of the possible sites for the crucifixion and resurrections - the Garden Tomb. *Please note: The Garden Tomb is closed to visitors on Sunday and Monday. If your time is limited you can still take the tour on these days and return to the Garden Tomb at a later day (Tue.-Sat.). This is a unique self-guided tour. Your guide is in the palm of your hand. The DGuide platform allows travelers to tour at their own pace taking in as much or as little information as they like. Users can follow the suggested route or go off the path and return to the guided tour later. The tour was designed and the content curated by Uri Goldflam, a professional guide and educator with 30 years of guiding experience, founder of Travel Trailer Israel.