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Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
Jerusalem, Israel
From $75.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 8 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Tour the city of Jerusalem
- Learn about the city’s 4,000-year-old history
- See some of the world’s holiest sites
- Visit the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
07:50 AM
Pickup details
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
What To Expect
Begin your full-day tour with a Jerusalem hotel pickup in an air-conditioned coach.
The first stop is at the Mount of Olives for a scenic overview of the entire city of Jerusalem. This mountain ridge is east of the Old City of Jerusalem and named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. The Mount has been a site of Christian worship since ancient times and continues to be a place of pilgrimage for Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant believers.
The tour then passes through the Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives. This garden is known as the place where Jesus prayed, and also where his disciples slept, the night before his crucifixion.
Continue into the Old City through the Zion Gate to Jerusalem’s Cardo, the main thoroughfare of Byzantine Jerusalem. In the Jewish Quarter, visit the Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites. The wall is about 2,000 years old, its cracks filled with the prayer papers from the thousands of people that visit here.
Further along in the Christian Quarter, walk along the Via Dolorosa, the street that Jesus traveled on the way to his crucifixion. Here, look for the 14 stations of the cross while retracing Jesus’ steps to the Hill of Calvary, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Also, see the Stone of the Anointing, where Jesus was believed to have been placed before his burial.
Finally, leave the Old City through the Jewish Marketplace and end the tour at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Witness the moving displays that document the stories of the Jewish people during World War II.
Please note: The Holocaust History Museum is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. On those days, it will be replaced with a visit to Mount Zion and the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of Agony.
The first stop is at the Mount of Olives for a scenic overview of the entire city of Jerusalem. This mountain ridge is east of the Old City of Jerusalem and named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. The Mount has been a site of Christian worship since ancient times and continues to be a place of pilgrimage for Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant believers.
The tour then passes through the Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives. This garden is known as the place where Jesus prayed, and also where his disciples slept, the night before his crucifixion.
Continue into the Old City through the Zion Gate to Jerusalem’s Cardo, the main thoroughfare of Byzantine Jerusalem. In the Jewish Quarter, visit the Western Wall, or Wailing Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites. The wall is about 2,000 years old, its cracks filled with the prayer papers from the thousands of people that visit here.
Further along in the Christian Quarter, walk along the Via Dolorosa, the street that Jesus traveled on the way to his crucifixion. Here, look for the 14 stations of the cross while retracing Jesus’ steps to the Hill of Calvary, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Also, see the Stone of the Anointing, where Jesus was believed to have been placed before his burial.
Finally, leave the Old City through the Jewish Marketplace and end the tour at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Witness the moving displays that document the stories of the Jewish people during World War II.
Please note: The Holocaust History Museum is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays. On those days, it will be replaced with a visit to Mount Zion and the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of Agony.
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Garden of Gethsemane (Pass By)
Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony) (Pass By)
Kidron Valley (Pass By)
Old City of Jerusalem
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Jewish Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Cardo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Western Wall
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christian Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Muslim Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note that on Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish holidays the Holocaust museum is closed. A visit to Mt. Zion (King David's tomb and hall of the last supper) will take place instead.
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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270 reviews
Onyi_A, Sep 2023
Had to wait a bit for pick up and our tour guide could be more knowledgeable. Other than that, this was a great tour of Jerusalem. Saw the Garden of Gethsemane and went inside the church - very sombre. Went to the Western Wall and prayed at the Wailing Wall. We explored some of the Stations of the Cross. Our tour was on a Friday so this meant that the Holocaust museum was closed so we went to visit Mount. Zion (King David's tomb and hall of the last supper) instead. Lastly, I met many lovely people on this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
It's wonderful to hear that you had a great tour, visiting significant sites.
Meeting lovely people is always a bonus on a tour, and we hope you are left with meaningful memories of your time in Jerusalem. We value your input as it helps us improve our services for future guests. Thank you for choosing our tour!
Ashley_J, Sep 2023
To know about everything that happened in the different parts of the tours. The tour guide was so good he explained everything and make us feel so comfortable.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with our knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Thank you for your positive feedback!
adam_s, Jun 2023
Lots of interesting information and sites. A little confusion in the beginning. The guides should have signs so we know who they are at pick up and communicate more about where we are going. We switched buses at the botanical gardens but were not told that is where we were. As a result we didn’t really get to look around. The guide should also do more to connect with the group.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for providing your feedback on your recent experience. We appreciate your positive comments about the information and sites provided during the tour. We apologize for any confusion you experienced at the beginning of the tour. We understand that clear communication and guidance are important for a seamless experience.
Krish_M, Jun 2023
Amazing tour - guide very clearly explained each part of Jerusalem while still keeping the tour engaging. Extremely knowledgeable and not afraid to answer questions. Able to handle a large group of 30 people. Highly recommend. 10/10.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Wow! Thank you for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing tour experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your perfect rating of 10/10.
Bruno_T, Jun 2023
The guide was great, the bus was new and clean. Great value. The tourist trap shooping was unnecessary.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your satisfaction with the tour and expressing that it was a great experience. However, we apologize for any perception you had regarding the shopping aspect, which made you feel it was a trap.
Jared_B, May 2023
I’ve done a lot of these kinds of tours around the world and this was one of the most disorganized. Pickup was almost an hour late, and when the driver came he gave no explanation as to what was happening or why everyone on the bus was supposed to be on different tours. Turns out they then had to drive somewhere else and distribute people to different busses. A lot of wasted time. Once your started there was more waiting around between sites than actual touring. Very slow moving with lots of people impatient to move on. Ended up leaving early because it wasn’t worth it to waste so much time sitting around.
Response from Host, May 2023
Regret to read that this was your experience. Not clear why it was delayed. We have numerous complex logistics for our transport and distribution to designated destinations..
Lou_C, Apr 2023
Our tour guide Avishay was great, but the new Jerusalem tour was not given to the folks who joined the tour in Jerusalem, only those who started in Tel Aviv. Those of us who started in Jerusalem missed out on the listed itinerary- the Kinesset, Israel museum and more. So for us it was just a tour of Old Jerusalem. Avishay made that part great but the way it is designed, we did not get to see a part of what we were supposed to see. That should be stated..
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks for mentioning this, however, it is more probable that not seeing the view on the drive by the Knesset and Museum structures, has only been due to traffic and the route taken. Not because of any other reason. Glad that Avishay provided good guiding skills and tour management.
Gaurav_S, Mar 2023
The guide we had was Jonathan - a very fun guide and very engaging
However, half of the tour (holocaust museum) you are on your own (and it’s free entrance anyway)… the first 90 min from pick up are wasted with bus transfers, etc.. one spends 2 hours in the old city which is ok but believe me you can have a much better time and use your money way more efficiently with a private guide. Do it at your pace, see the places you want to etc
For the money this tour was a complete waste
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for providing feedback on the tour and your guide, Jonathan. We are delighted to hear that he made your experience enjoyable and engaging. However, we understand that you were not completely satisfied with the tour and felt it was not worth the money. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Perhaps a private tour would be more suitable for you, as it would give you greater control over the pace and itinerary. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences with others, as it can be valuable information for travelers planning their trip.
Nora_Y, Mar 2023
28/3/24Most memorable to tour on foot on the places in Jerusalem
I booked this trip to enjoy the idea of being guided whilst in the City, unknown to me there are 27 more tourists on the meet up point.
We were not collected from
The hotel I asked to be collected and ended up paying extra 40IS to cab driver as we were lost walking.
There city was packed and traffic was horrendous following a day before Marathon event.
Frank was good and not his fault being busy in the city.
We are only x3 in the group
We couldn’t enter the Holy Sepulcre because we had to queue individually. And because of this we were bullied by the other tourists to get back in the queue because the 2 of them in queue for the rest of their group- very poor system- guide should have given us a bracelet at least to justify in the group
Tired, hungry and frustrated abandoned the idea.
Then there are place that already closed -cannot observe or enter
Overall the experience can be so individual we are just grateful to be there but not for the price we paid!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations due to the crowded streets and traffic in Jerusalem at the time of your visit.
We understand that the crowds at Holy Sepulchre can be overwhelming, and we will review our system to ensure that all members of the group are accommodated.
We are glad that you enjoyed the guidance of Frank, and we hope that you will consider traveling with us again in the future for a better experience.
Beverly_B, Mar 2023
The history of old Jerusalem is amazing and powerful. This trip is a must for those who want to be educated and be aware of the history. Our guide was very learned. He was accommodating and very friendly. I would love to go back and re learn again.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
So happy to read you came away with a great tour experience to cherish. Your sincere recommendation of our services is much appreciated by all at Bein Harim
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