Israel · HISTORICAL TOURS
7 reviewed
Pickups for most of these leave Tel Aviv or Jerusalem early, so the difference between them is usually pace and how much ground they try to cover. The 7 historical tours below are the ones worth the alarm, each with its price, duration and the detail that decides it.
Guided Yad Vashem Holocaust tour in Jerusalem with headsets, Auschwitz Album, Schindler’s List copy, and the Hall of Names memorial.
“My wife and I have been to Yad Vashem twice. Both times were difficult as this might be the most moving experience I have ever had. As a child no one spoke about the Holocaust. It was never taught about it in religious school. I'm guessing Read more”
Safed heritage walk with Rabbi Shmuel Kopel, exploring Kabbalah sites, synagogues, and key sages in about 90 minutes for $45.
“This was a very enjoyable tour of the old city of Tzfat. Our guide, Rabbi Shmuel, was excellent and patient in explaining and my mother and I learned a lot about the history of Tzfat, the history of Kabbalah, and the history of Kabbalah in Tzfat. Read more”
A private Christian heritage day trip from Tel Aviv to key sites in and around Jerusalem, with air-conditioned comfort and a flexible guide.
“Amazing day in Jerusalem, very knowledgeable guide, kept us all ears the whole day. Even my 10 year old son was very alert and interested in the stories our guide Levi was telling us. Would definitely highly recommend and will do it ourselves again in our next trip to beautiful Israel.”
Private Tel Aviv tour of Jaffa, flea market bites, Carmel flavors, Florentine graffiti, and a VIP diamond exchange visit.
“Yoni was amazing! I traveled with my fiancé’s family, a group of 8 total including 2 young children and 2 seniors and I believe we did 8 private days of touring (give or take a day). Yoni was punctual, KNOWLEDGEABLE, patient, kind, and able Read more”
Private guided day through Jerusalem’s Old City, covering Jewish, Muslim, Christian and more. Pickup, free entries, flexible pacing.
“The view , the places we have been are amazing .History is breathtaking Everything was amazing. The Guide was very knowledgeable nice and with a good sense of humor.”
Private 3-hour Nazareth walk to the Basilica, St. Joseph's, Old Market, Isaiah synagogue, and Mary's Well, with a licensed guide.
Private Jerusalem heritage tour from Tel Aviv for up to four: Western Wall, Cardo, Hurva, Herodian Quarter, Yad Vashem, guided.
“Although I booked my tour with Zelkind Bibleland Tours, the actual tour service was not provided by that outfit. My understanding is that the owner (and usual guide) was called away from Israel unexpectedly. Rather than cancel my tour, Read more”
