All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Jaffa Gate

  The main entrance for tourists into the Old City of Jerusalem.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Armenian Quarter

  The smallest of the 4 quarters of the Old City. The Armenian presence dates back to the 4th century AD, when Armenia adopted Christianity as a national religion and Armenian monks settled in Jerusalem.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  The Cardo

  The main street in Ancient Jerusalem under Byzantine rule, running from north to south and lined with a row of columns on each side.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Broad Wall

  Defensive wall in the Jewish Quarter, dated to the reign of King Hezekiah.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Hurva Synagogue

  One of the most beautiful and impressive synagogues in Jerusalem and Israel. Admire the special beauty of its interior, view the world’s tallest Holy Ark (which contains the synagogue’s Torah scrolls) and hear the fascinating story of the Hurva Synagogue. You can see history with their own eyes, and enjoy the breathtaking 360 degree view from the rooftop.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Western Wall

  Remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, a place of prayer and pilgrimage sacred to the Jewish people. The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Temple Mount

  The elevated site of the two Jewish Holy Temples, and currently the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

  35 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  The menorah is described in the Bible as the seven-lamp ancient Hebrew lampstand made of pure gold and used in the tabernacle set up by Moses in the wilderness and later in the Temple in Jerusalem. This is a replacement constructed by the Temple Institute and is based on extensive research carried out by the Academic and Biblical researchers.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

  Now a processional route representing the path that Jesus would have taken, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Church of the Holy Sepulchre

  The most sacred site in the world for Christians. This is the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Golgotha, the place of the crucifixion is inside the church.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  A monastery located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Status Quo, an over 200 years old understanding between religious communities during the Ottoman rule applies here.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

Tags

Rating