The Walls of Jerusalem Throughout the Ages Tour
Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
The walls of Jerusalem have changed throughout the ages. This is a tour to show you the walls of Jerusalem today and also ancient walls that are still standing in some places.
Highlights
- Jaffa Gate one of the 8 gates to the Old City of Jerusalem
- The Walls of Jerusalem tour we will go on top of them
- The Tower of David, originally a Hasmonaean fort
- Jewish Quarter and the Broad Wall built by King Hezekiah of Judaea
- The Western Wall the last remains of the Temple Mount
Description
The walls of Jerusalem have changed throughout the ages. This is a tour to show you the walls of Jerusalem today and also ancient walls that are still standing in some places. We will start the tour at Jaffa gate and go atop the walls of Jerusalem today. We will then visit the Tower of David and talk about the walls from the crusader period, Mameluke period and the Roman period 2,000 years ago! We will also walk through the Armenian quarter and the Jewish Quarter to see the Broad Wall built by King Hezekiah of Judaea. We will end the tour by the Western Wall, the last remains of the Temple Mount wall built by King Hared 2,000 years ago also known as the Wailing Wall.Includes
Tour Guide fee Protection with an Israeli soldier Entrance fee to the walking on the walls of Jerusalem Tour Skip the line through security Free cancelation up to 24 hours before the tourExcludes
GratitudeImportant Information
- Please wear modest clothing for the Western Wall. No short skirts or slaveless tops for women, men can wear shorts but long pants are preferred.