Private Tour Jerusalem Old City

5.0
(122 reviews)
Jerusalem, Israel

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

A highly motivated guide, because we work with a guide network, not for a company. Your guide will contact you after your booking, you can customize the tour with him/her.

Embark on this private half-day city tour of Jerusalem with a professional guide.

Your guide will bring you to hidden corners, the best viewpoints for taking pictures, an African rooftop village and many more surprises. The Holy City of Jerusalem is unique. It is by far the most fascinating city in the world and the most important religious and historical sites are located in just a tiny walled area called the Old City. This tour has a maximum of 6 travelers. 

If you don't choose a private tour, we highly recommend that you book a group tour to visit with a guide, it is a missed opportunity to visit Jerusalem without a guide, the density of sites, religion and history on 1 square kilometer is huge.

What's Included

Private guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We at Jaffa gate, the main entrance for tourists into the Old City

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jaffa Gate

    Jaffa Gate is one of the eight gates of the Old City where extraordinary events took place in history. Once you officially enter the Old City, you will pass the Tower of David, one of the emblematic buildings of Jerusalem, built on remains of one of the defensive towers of the Palace of Herod the Great.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Temple Mount

    The location of the two Jewish Temples, the head quarters of the European Christian Crusaders and now of the Al Aqsa Mosque and Golden Dome of The Rock Shrine. Not possible to visit on Friday, Saturday and Jewish and Muslim Holidays.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Western Wall

    Kotel/ The Wailing Wall: This is the most significant site in the world for the Jewish people, the Western Wall, where Jews have been praying for centuries.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Holy Sepulcher: After Jesus was condemned to death, he was crucified on Mount Golgotha and was buried in a nearby tomb. According to Christian tradition he rose again after three days. From this moment, the Tomb of Resurrection became the central place of faith for all Christians in the world. 

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Broad Wall

    Broad Wall: A few steps from the commercial area, you will go back in time, with the help of archaeology and the Old Testament, to the days of Hezekiah (7th Century BC), when a miraculous event took place and Jerusalem was saved from destruction.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    The Cardo

    In the heart of the Jewish Quarter, you will visit one of the pearls of Jerusalem, the Roman Cardo, used for centuries as the main street of the city where most of commercial and social activities were taking place. 

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

    Following the painful path of Jesus on his way to his crucifixion, you will join at the 3rd station after a breathtaking rooftop view at Mount of Olives from the Austrian Hospice.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Armenian Quarter

    one of the 4 quarters of Jerusalem

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Jewish Quarter

    one of the 4 quarters of Jerusalem

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Christian Quarter

    one of the 4 quarters of Jerusalem

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Muslim Quarter

    one of the 4 quarters of Jerusalem

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. 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
  • This tour can be booked for a maximum of 6 people per group
Supplied by Amazing Jerusalem Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

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

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