Private Tour: Old City of Jerusalem Christianity Tour

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(5 reviews)
Jerusalem, Israel

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Christianity in Jerusalem with this private 6-hour tour. Travel through the Old City of Jerusalem and tour the quarters of the ancient walled city by foot. See all of the major sites, including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Cardo. End the tour shopping at a busy bazaar in the Muslim Quarter.

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour
Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem
Food and drinks
Public transportation to the meeting point
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of Gloria Hotel by the entrance. The hotel is located near Jaffa Gate inside the walls of the city.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • Jaffa Gate (Pass by)

    Meet with your private guide at the entrance of Gloria Hotel next to Jaffa Gate to begin your tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Start the tour by walking on the wall of Jerusalem passing by 5 of the gates of the city and overlooking 3 of the quarters of the old city. As you walk, you will get a complete explanation about the city and it's history and you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view to the area around.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Church of Saint Anne in Jerusalem

    A stop to visit Saint Anne Church, the birthplace of Virgin Mary and one of the Crusader buildings still in use in the old city.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Pools of Bethesda

    Next to it, we will visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus did a miracle there healing a paralyzed man.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

    You will walk the Via Dolorosa, stopping by every station and your guide will explain its history and story. This path is thought to be the walkway that Jesus had taken on the way to his crucifixion.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Dome Of The Rock

    We will get the chance to visit Al Aqsa Mosque, the third holy place in Islam and also for many for the Jews, it's where once the Temple stood and it's considered a holy site for Jews as well. The visit to this site is subject to the opening hours. Opening hours are very limited to visitors.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Western Wall

    The Western Wall is the only remaining of the Temple from the Roman period and today it's considered the most sacred place in Judaism after the Temple that was destroyed in 70AD.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus, it's the holiest place in Christianity. You will get a complete explanation of the site starting from the Roman times until today.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour will end at Jaffa Gate.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour will start from Jaffa Gate. You will be contacted to confirm the meeting point and time
  • The Dome of the Rock is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Supplied by Michael Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
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Religious Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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