Half Day Tour to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel

Half day Jerusalem Small Group from Tel Aviv

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Jerusalem’s most iconic sites on a small-group tour from Tel Aviv that includes the city’s Roman, Jewish, and Christian landmarks. Follow a historic trail from the slopes of Mount Zion to the ancient quarters of the Old City, and learn about the remarkable heritage of this holy, ancient city. Get a personal overview and orientation from an experienced guide and finish the day in Jerusalem, free to keep exploring on your own.

Small group tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
Make the most of your travel day to Jerusalem
Get a half-day introduction to the city
Visit the Armenian, Jewish and Christian quarters
Hotel pickup included
Entrance fees included

What's Included

Hotel pickup
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:20 AM

Pickup details

Departure Point: Tel Aviv Hotels Return point: Old City of Jerusalem (hotels drop off is not included)

What To Expect

Start the day at your Tel Aviv hotel and make your first stop at Mount Zion, site of the Church of the Dormition, the Hall of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David—this is the perfect place to get panoramic views of the Old City walls below. Enter the fortifications to visit the Armenian quarter then explore the Roman cardo road that once ran into the heart of Byzantine Jerusalem.

In the historic Jewish Quarter, visit the Western Wall — also called the Wailing Wall or Kotel — which surrounded the now-ruined Second Temple, and slip a handwritten prayer into the ancient stones. Follow the footsteps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa, and enter the stunning Church of the Holy Sepulchre to find the final stations that represent Christ’s Passion. Finish the tour in the heart of the Old City, close to some of Jerusalem’s best restaurants, sites, and attractions.

Monte das Oliveiras

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dormition Abbey

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King David's Tomb

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Western Wall

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa (Pass By)

The Cardo (Pass By)

Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour ends in the Old City of Jerusalem and does not include drop off at your point of departure.
Dress code: modest dress is required for visits to holy sites ; no shorts or sleeveless shirts
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Service animals are allowed only if the person with a disability have a companion with him
Disabled visitors that use wheelchair- must have a companion to escort them
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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.

Reviews

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Too rushed, missed as...

afolabi_b, Sep 2022

Too rushed, missed as part of another tour and was left there to find our way back to the pick up point, would have been nice to have known in advance. Was als promied to be picked up where we were staying, but got a message to go to a meeting point

Well Worth it

TAMAR_C, Jul 2022

Guide was entertaining,very well informed and let the tour well, giving time at the sites but moving along at a comfortable clip. Highly recommend

Quick and comprehensive tour of Jerusalem old city.

ODYSSEFS_S, Mar 2019

We were picked up on time from our Tel Aviv airport, took a small bus to Jerusalem where we walked in the magical old town where all religions were formed. The guide was excellent, offering both historic facts and colourful legends (but distinguishing them always). Even though I am not really religious the atmosphere of Jerusalem took me by surprise. Definetely a must see. For the half day tour that I partook in, return to Tel Aviv is very very easy, and cheap. Take the tram from Jaffa or Damascus gate, get off at central station and take a bus to Tel Aviv, they pass every 10 minutes or so.

There were some communication issues...

Patrick R I, Dec 2017

There were some communication issues before the trip concerning the small-group/large-group and half-day/full-day distinctions. In the end, small-group, half-day yours truly was put on a small-group, full-day tour, and everything worked out fine. I left at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem around 1:00 p.m. before the others headed off the Yad Vashem, lunch, and Tel Aviv...... My half day on the tour in Jerusalem was wonderful. Our guide, Giora, was excellent. How nice to be taken around by someone so knowledgeable and passionate about history! My goal was to get from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and get the lay of the land in the latter city. I wound up getting so much more. Really a pleasurable experience.

Had a brilliant tour guide Yehuda...

Hayley F, Apr 2017

Had a brilliant tour guide Yehuda, very informed and jolly. The tour was brilliant, just right for us, he knew his stuff. The only glitch is the place he takes you in Jerusalem for a lunch break maybe there was little choice, dunno, it was truly underwhelming or if you do go opt for the falafel. Would definitely recommend.