Israel · JERUSALEM CITY TOURS
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Jerusalem is an hour from Tel Aviv and the day tours all cover roughly the same ground: the Old City, the Mount of Olives viewpoint, and usually Bethlehem or the Dead Sea bolted on. What separates them is pace, group size and how much walking is involved. Here are the 15 best, with prices, durations and who each one suits.
Guided day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, with Old City walks, Western Wall, and Church of the Nativity visits.
“Avis in Jerusalém and Kojak in Bethlehem were simply amazing. God bless you both. Receive a warm hug fr Brazil”
One packed day from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea, with guided Old City walking, Nativity Church visits, and time to float.
“Hello, We very much enjoyed the tour. It was very informative, structured, and well organized. We had very good guide Josef, he introduced for us Jerusalim He reminded for us amazing history of this great city and also told us abot today"s Jerusalim. After Jerusalim we visited Bethlehem and again it was interesting excursion. After that we went to the Dead sea. It was really amazing experience - it is so strange when your body is listening to the solty water more than to your brains commands. Amazing day and unforgetable memories! I would recommend this tour to everyone who starts his acquaintance with this wonderful country.”
A full day coach trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, covering Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of Nativity.
“Really cool to see the sites, very quick and efficient. Not super wordy which is nice. Definitely make sure you dress modestly otherwise you won’t be allowed in the churches. Also be prepared it is super hot and about a 12 hour day”
Full-day guided tour of Jerusalem with Mount Scopus views, Old City quarters, Western Wall, Holy Sepulcher, Mt. Zion, and Yad Vashem.
“Very interesting tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city and made the experience really unique. Thank you again”
Old and New Jerusalem in one day, Old City quarters, Mount of Olives views, and Yad Vashem's Hall of Names from Tel Aviv.
“A great tour and experience. Our tour guide was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Pick up in Tel Aviv, informative ride to Jerusalem, and a personalized walk through and around the old city. The best way to see the city if you only have one day.”
Guided Old and New Jerusalem day tour with Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, and Yad Vashem, plus coach pickup and entrance fees.
“Going to various quarters of the old City. Had Vashem was a moving experience. Our guide Frank was superb in every way.”
Guided Jerusalem and Bethlehem day tour with Old City sights, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Nativity, with hotel pickup included.
“I wouldn't wish this trip on my worst enemy. From the beginning, I knew it wasn't going to be great. We got picked up promptly at 8:30am, as promised. However, it took AN HOUR to get everyone in the correct vans and the tour to start. From there it felt very rushed. The guide was giving us information about things very obvious to anybody who knew anything religious I grew up going to church every week but would not say I know much about the bible. However, I pretty much knew most of what she went into detail about - and the things she did not explain when asked about…”
A 5-hour Jerusalem half-day that strings together Mount Scopus, Gethsemane, the Old City, Via Dolorosa, Cardo, the Western Wall, and Holy Sepulcher.
“arrived 30 minutes later for pick up but the rest was well organised”
Small-group 10-hour Jerusalem trip from Tel Aviv: Temple Mount, Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives views, round-trip transfer.
“Excelente tour, Nadia an amazing guide very knowledgeable and ready to answer all the question. The Tour timing well managed we got to see all the most iconic places in Jerusalem. Lunch was delicious and vegetarian friendly!! The van was safely driven by Tony and was very comfortable. Thanks a lot!!”
Cruise-only day trip from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a guided minivan tour, Mount of Olives views, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Nativity sites.
“Excellent tour we would highly recommend. We only have one small issue . We just wish Viator would tell all its tour operators to have a board held high for people to see where they are. Once again on this trip we found ourselves wandering around outside the cruise terminal looking at peoples clip boards and asking are “ are you Viator “. Just put a board up please . Otherwise the trip it’s self was great”
Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in one day: Ein Karem, Mount of Olives views, Mount Zion sites, Old City quarters, Kotel, Via Dolorosa.
“A Well organized tour with an experienced and warm hearted guide!! The tour covered sufficiently the main points in the city. The group was very friendly. I enjoyed it a lot!!”
Private Jerusalem tour with Elad Vazana: Old City quarters, Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, and flexible pacing for $450 per group.
“If you want to learn about the current events in a balanced context of the much greater historical perspective, Elad is your guide. No finger pointing or picking sides, just facts and timelines and presenting some of the stories from both sides.”
Cruise-day tour from Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, with guided Old City walking, Mt. Scopus views, and Nativity Church visits.
“De excursie is geannuleerd door de onveilige situatie in israel.”
Private Jerusalem full-day tour from Tel Aviv: Mount of Olives, Old City gates, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Holy Sepulcher or Garden Tomb.
“The trip with my family became memorable thanks to Samuel, a professional and kind human being. His knowledge about the events that occurred in the land of Jesus are very accurate and honest.”
A 4.5-hour Old City walk with two guides, Jewish and Palestinian, linking holy sites to today’s tensions and Jerusalem’s layered claims.
“This dual narrative tour was absolutely great. We learned a lot. Both guides were very direct and honest. The amount of information provided was just the right for us. You visit all the highlights. I can recommend it to everyone interested in hearing both points of view.”
