Discover the Jerusalem old and new tour from Herzliya

Free cancellation

Place: Herzliya

Duration: up to 10 hours

Language: English, French, Spanish, German

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

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Do this because

See the Old City and the Temple Mount where Solomon’s Temple once stood whilst hearing the story of the times that it was destroyed
Feel the atmosphere as you view the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, and the Kidron Valley with its ancient Jewish burial tombs
Witness the transformation of the excavated Crusader shops, and stop at the Kotel, the Western Wall where Jews have prayed since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE
Walk in the footsteps of many pilgrims on their way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher along the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Way of the Cross

What to expect

Discover what is known as the old and new areas of Jerusalem on this full-day guided tour and learn its history through its top sites (and hidden ones too): the Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, the Temple Mount where Solomon’s Temple once stood, Garden of Gethsemane, Kidron Valley, Zion Gate, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa and many more.

Starting from standing above the Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, you'll see the Old City and the Temple Mount where Solomon’s Temple once stood whilst hearing the story of the times that it was destroyed. Then, you'll feel the atmosphere as you view the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, and the Kidron Valley with its ancient Jewish burial tombs. The Old City is entered via the Zion Gate, passing through the Armenian Quarter on route to the Jewish Quarter and the 1500-year-old Byzantine Cardo. You'll learn how this was partially destroyed and unused during the Moslem conquest. Witness the transformation of the excavated Crusader shops, and stop at the Kotel, the Western Wall where Jews have prayed since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE.

Next, walk in the footsteps of many pilgrims on their way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher along the Via Dolorosa, also known as the Way of the Cross. Discovering a route the church built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb. You'll exit the Old City via the market and the Jaffa Gate for a short tour of the new city. A visit to Yad Vashem, and the Holocaust Museum completes the day.

While in the holy sites shoulders to be covered and no shorts are allowed
You can choose between a Business option (group can be up to 22 people) and a Tour option (group can be up to 40 people). These only differentiate the group size. For the student option you must show student ID
Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking
A change of vehicle is required for the pick up and drop off destinations to save time, avoid traffic and delay. There might still be some delay (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues
On Fridays, Saturdays and Jewish Holidays, when the Holocaust Museum is closed, the tour will include a visit to the Church of All Nations at the Garden Gethsemane, King David's Tomb and the Hall of the Last Supper on Mount Zion
Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is not permitted for children under the age of 10
The tour is available in English, German, French and Spanish
Infants (age 0-3): free admission and does not need to be booked

What’s included

Pick up and drop-off

Entrance fees

Guided tour

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

You will confirm the pickup place within Herzliya city and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.