From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Guided Full-Day Tour of Jerusalem

This full-day Jerusalem tour covers the Old City quarters, key religious sites, and offers panoramic views from Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives.

Highlights

• Four Quarters of the Old City
• Western Wall
• Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Old City bazaar
• Jerusalem’s skyline from the top of the Mount of Olives

Description

The tour begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem’s skyline from Mount Scopus, overlooking the Dome of the Rock, city walls, and the mix of ancient and modern architecture.

We enter the Old City through Zion Gate, part of the 500-year-old Ottoman walls. The route includes the Armenian Quarter, revealing the heritage of one of Jerusalem’s oldest Christian communities, followed by the Jewish Quarter. Here, visitors see the Cardo, the main Byzantine street restored to its historical significance.

Next is the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, offering a place for prayer and reflection. The tour then follows the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus is believed to have walked to his crucifixion, passing the Stations of the Cross and arriving at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a 4th-century church that houses Golgotha and Jesus’ tomb.

After this, the guide leads you through the Old City bazaar, filled with stalls selling spices, souvenirs, and traditional goods.

Leaving the Old City, the itinerary includes the Garden of Gethsemane with its ancient olive trees and the Church of All Nations. From this vantage point, the Kidron Valley with 2,000-year-old Jewish tombs is visible.

The tour continues to Mount Zion, passing Dormition Abbey, believed to mark the Virgin Mary’s resting place. It finishes at the Room of the Last Supper (Cenacle) and King David’s Tomb, both central religious landmarks.

Note: On Mondays and Thursdays (excluding Jewish holidays), the tour visits the Holocaust Museum (Yad Vashem) instead of the Church of All Nations, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper.

Includes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• Transportation
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees

Excludes

• Food and drinks

Important Information

• Modest dress required for holy sites: knees and shoulders must be covered
• Pick-ups and drop-offs possible in different cities, but drop-off is not individually scheduled
• Children under 10 are not permitted at Yad Vashem due to sensitive content
• On Mondays and Thursdays (excluding Jewish holidays), the tour includes the Holocaust Museum instead of the Garden of Gethsemane, King David’s Tomb, and Room of the Last Supper visits

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and plan visits during cooler parts of the day to avoid midday heat.