Beyond the Walls Walking Tour

Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Jerusalem



Discover Jerusalem beyond the Old City on a walking tour of hidden gems, Biblical archaeology, the British Mandate, and the 1948 Battle for Jerusalem.

Highlights

  • Discover the stories that shaped Jerusalem on a guided walking tour
  • Explore the King David Hotel, YMCA, and multicultural Mandate Jerusalem
  • Stroll through Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Yemin Moshe neighborhoods
  • Visit Ketef Hinnom, home to the oldest biblical inscriptions ever discovered
  • Walk the Zion Trench and hear the dramatic story of the Battle for Jerusalem

Description

Begin your tour at the iconic King David Hotel, where you’ll learn about the famous bombing. Continue to the YMCA, a symbol of the city’s diverse past. Visit Mishkenot Sha’ananim, the first settlement outside the walls of the old city and stroll through the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood Visit Ketef Hinnom, home to the oldest biblical inscriptions ever discovered, and walk the Zion Trench to hear the secret measure taken between 1948 and 1967 to keep the Israeli Enclave on Mt Zion supplied. Visit the Tomb of King David and hear the dramatic story of the Battle for Jerusalem and finish at Zion Gate, where bullet scars still tell the story of 1948.

Includes

Walking tour of Jerusalem beyond the Old City Outside Visit to King David Hotel Outside Visit to YMCA Tour of Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Yemin Moshe Visit to Ketef Hinnom Walk the Zion Trench Story of the Battle for Jerusalem Visit to Zion Gate Visit to King Davids Tomb

Excludes

Transportation to the starting point Meals and drinks

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking The tour involves historical sites and stories Suitable for history lovers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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