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Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem's Old City

5.0(48 reviews)Jerusalem, IsraelOperated by Uri Goldflam - Travel Trailer Israel
  • Duration2 hours – 8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Hebrew

About this activity

This tour is a comprehensive tour of the Jerusalem's Old City and it's major sites. Uri Goldflam, a licensed tour guide, with his formal and informal educational background hold a wealth of knowledge and the unique talent to convey Jerusalem complex history to diverse audiences.

What to expect

2 hours – 8 hours9 stopsPrivate tour
  1. City Of David National Park

    Ma'alot Ir David, Jerusalem, 9710600, Israel

    2 hoursAdmission not included

    “Where it all began”: On the hill of the City of David, well below the Western Wall the City of Jerusalem was born thousands of years ago. This is where Bible and archaeology meet. It's a fascinating journey through mysteries from the past, from King David to Jesus of Nazareth, that take on a new and exciting dimension, and a panoramic view of ancient Jerusalem, these are just part of the experiences awaiting you at the site. Come and discover where Jerusalem was born!

  2. Western Wall

    Western Wall Plaza, Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem, 97500, Israel

    20 minutes

    The Western Wall is the closest location to the "Holiest of Hollies" of the Temple Mount for Jews to pray and has been the focus of Jewish prayer, hopes and dreams for hundreds of years. The sanctity is palatable.

  3. Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum

    Hakara'im Rd., Jerusalem, Israel

    Pass by

    This museum is unique in its location - the basement of a residential building. It houses the archaeological remains of opulent villas from the 1st century AD most likely belonging to priests who served in the Temple in Jerusalem. Most importantly they bare witness to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in 70AD.

  4. Jewish Quarter

    Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

    1 hourAdmission included

    Scattered throughout the Jewish Quarter are archaeological time capsules from it's ancient and recent past. We will explore these site and slowly build the puzzle that makes up Jerusalem turbulent history.

  5. Muslim Quarter

    Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

    1 hourAdmission included

    Starting at a rooftop observatory of the entire Old City and a beautiful panoramic view of the Golden Dome, we will explore the connection of Jerusalem to Islam, we will walk through the Arab bazaar with its combination of site and sound, flavors and scents. It's also an opportunity for you to practice your negotiation skills, it is, after all, the Middle East.

  6. Christian Quarter

    Christian Quarter Road, Jerusalem, Israel

    30 minutesAdmission included

    The Christian quarter holds many churches and steeples that represent the multifaceted world of Christianity, time permitting we will visit some "secret gems" scattered in it's alleys. But we will be sure to stop at the most important place in Christendom - The Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

  7. 45 minutesAdmission included

    The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is revered by Christians around the world as one of the possible locations for the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. Located in the Old City's Christian Quarter and managed by the Catholic, Orthodox, Armenian and Coptic Churches, it is considered by many 'the most important site in Christendom'.

  8. Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem, 9114001, Israel

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    Originally built by Herod the Great as his private palace in Jerusalem which became the seat of government for Roman prefects, Christian and Muslims kings and queens, the Citadel Museum is a treasure of layered history. It's galleries hold beautiful exhibits of different historical periods of the city, It's tallest tower holds a breathtaking 360 degree view of the old and new city, and it's recent excavations hold the secret to the possible location of the trial of Jesus at the hand of Pontius Pilate.

  9. Jaffa Gate

    Omar Ben El-Hatab St., Jerusalem, Israel

    Pass by

    This is where we conclude our journey, at the cusp between old and new. Feel free to return to the old city markets for shopping or head into the new city markets and restaurants. Jerusalem has many more stories to tell. Enjoy!

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Outside Jaffa Gate in main Plaza

End / drop-off

Outside Jaffa Gate in main Plaza

Pickup locations62

The operator lists 62 pickup points. 39 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences39

  • Mamilla Hotel11 Shlomo Ha-Melekh, Alrov Mamilla Avenue, Jerusalem, 94182, Israel
  • Brown Machne Yehuda by Brown Hotels105 Jaffa Street, Jerusalem, 9434223, Israel
  • Leonardo Boutique JerusalemRehov Monbaz 3, Jerusalem, 9515003, Israel
  • Kaplan Hotel1 Hahavazelet, St', Corner of 42 Jaffa St’, Jerusalem, 94224, Israel
  • Hillel 11 ResidenceHillel St. 11, Jerusalem, 9458111, Israel
  • Nachlaot Studio Apartments by Homy22 Yosef Haim Street, Jerusalem, 9452425, Israel
  • Ibis Jerusalem City Center4 Elisar Street, Jerusalem, 9423604, Israel
  • Mount Zion HotelHebron Road 17, Jerusalem, 93546, Israel
  • Kikar Zion25 Shamai, Jerusalem, 9463127, Israel
  • Prima Vera HotelHillel St 23, Jerusalem, 9458123, Israel
  • City Center Jerusalem17 King George Street, Jerusalem, 94230, Israel
  • King David Hotel23 King David St, Jerusalem, 9410147, Israel
  • Lark Hotel4 Latin Patriarche Road, Old City, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Avital Hotel141 Jaffa Street, Jerusalem, 9434241, Israel
  • Bezalel Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel1 Mesilat Yesharim Street, Jerusalem, 9458401, Israel
  • Knights PalaceFreres Street, New Gate, Jerusalem, 14152, Israel
  • Villa Brown Hotel54 Ha'Neviim Street, Jerusalem, 9514109, Israel
  • Arthur Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel13 Dorot Rishonim Street, Jerusalem, 9462512, Israel
  • A Little House in Bakah1 Yehuda, Jerusalem, 9362723, Israel
  • De Cardo HotelUzi (Yekhezkel) Khason St 7, Jerusalem, 9415200, Israel
  • New Imperial HotelJaffa Gate - Old City, P.O. Box 14085, Jerusalem, 91140, Israel
  • Brown JLMHillel St 41, Corner Ben-Sira St., Jerusalem, 9418105, Israel
  • Hotel Prima Palace2 Pines Street, Jerusalem, 91280, Israel
  • House in the CenterDevir St. 6 (Nisim Bachar St. 12), Jerusalem, 9454912, Israel
  • Gloria Hotel33 Latin Patriarchate Street, Jerusalem, 14070, Israel
  • Hotel Habira4 Ha-Khavatselet, Jerusalem, 9422404, Israel
  • Herbert Samuel Jerusalem25 Shamai, Zion Square, Jerusalem, 9463127, Israel
  • Biazi HotelRehov Kfar Bar'am 26, Jerusalem, 9455230, Israel
  • Agripas Boutique Hotel15 Agripas, Jerusalem, 9430208, Israel
  • Montefiore Hotel7 Shats, Jerusalem, 9426707, Israel
  • Heleni Hotel15 Heleni ha-Malka, Jerusalem, 9510108, Israel
  • Sergei Palace Hotel13 Heleni ha-Malka, Jerusalem, 9510112, Israel
  • Shamai Suites15 Ben Hillel, Jerusalem, 9423117, Israel
  • Pearl HotelZahal Square, P.O. Box 793, Jerusalem, 91007, Israel
  • Strand Hotel4 Ben-Jubier Street, Jerusalem, 97400, Israel
  • Lev Yerushalayim HotelKing George St. 18, Jerusalem, 91079, Israel
  • Pontifical Institute Notre Dame of Jerusalem CenterHaTsanhanim St 3, Jerusalem, 9120402, Israel
  • Jonathan Hotel in Ben YehudaRehov Ben Yehuda 29, Jerusalem, 9346723, Israel
  • Eldan Hotel24 King David St., Jerusalem, 9410148, Israel
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Within Jerusalem pick up is included in pricing. Pickup outside the range will have additional costs and needs to be talked after the reservation.

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Optional: Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
  • City of David National Park

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 4 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Additional information

  • Hotel pick-up is available for groups of up to 4 travelers. Other than transportation from hotel the entire tour is a walking tour that includes many steps, alleyways, smooth cobblestones and some uphill walks. Please be advised to wear comfortable shoes, hats, sunscreen (when relevant) and water.

Languages

Guide
English, Hebrew

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Product code
211024P4

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 548 reviews
  • 548

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (48).

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