Jerusalem: Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv

The Cardo, Jerusalem



Explore Jerusalem and take in its major sights, including Mount Scopus, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and others.

Jerusalem Old City Guided Tour from Tel Aviv

This guided day tour departs from Tel Aviv, taking you to Jerusalem’s Old City and key Holy Land sites. Suitable for adults and children over four.

Highlights

  • Explore Jerusalem's Old City
  • Visit key sites such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Old and New Jerusalem from Mount Scopus

Description

Start with hotel pick-up in Tel Aviv, followed by a comfortable air-conditioned coach ride along Highway 1 to Jerusalem. A professional guide accompanies you throughout the tour.

At Mount Scopus, one of Jerusalem’s highest points, pause for panoramic views of both the New City and the Temple Mount Esplanade in the Old City.

The tour continues along the Kidron Valley, offering sights of the Garden of Gethsemane and Jerusalem’s city walls. Visit the Armenian Quarter and the Western (Wailing) Wall Square, then proceed to the local Bazaar and Christian Quarter.

Walk the Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which marks the site of the crucifixion. End with a stroll along the 1,700-year-old Byzantine Cardo and see the renovated Jewish Quarter. The tour concludes in the Old City at approximately 1:30 PM.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up in Tel Aviv
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional guide
  • Entry fees to all included sites

Excludes

  • Return travel to Tel Aviv and hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (recommended)

Important Information

  • The tour ends at Jerusalem’s Old City around 1:30 PM
  • Participants must arrange their own return travel from Jerusalem
  • Modest dress is required for all visits
  • Not suitable for children under 4 years old

Cancellation Policy

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

For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and water. Morning departures avoid midday heat, especially in summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Old City of Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and panoramic views from Mount Scopus.
The tour provides hotel pick-up in Tel Aviv and transportation to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach along Highway 1.
The tour is suitable for adults and children aged 4 years and older.
The tour duration is approximately half a day, covering travel and sightseeing in Jerusalem.
Yes, the tour is accompanied by a professional guide with expertise in Jerusalem's history and significant sites.
Food is not included on the tour, so you may want to bring snacks or plan to eat before or after the tour.
The tour starts with hotel pick-up in Tel Aviv and returns to the same location at the end of the day.
Yes, the tour includes visits to key religious sites such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall.
Yes, children aged 4 and above are welcome to join the tour.
Check the official Jerusalem site or tour website for the latest opening hours of places like the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall.

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