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Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour

4.9(101 reviews)Jerusalem, IsraelOperated by MEJDI Day Tours
  • Duration4 hours 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 20
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Two Tour Guides, One City.

Featured by National Geographic and TED, the Dual Narrative Tour (TM) is a multi-perspective Jerusalem experience presented by one Jewish Israeli and one Palestinian tour guide together. See the Old City's most famous sites. Understand deep religious and national ties to Jerusalem, consider recent tensions, and ponder the city’s future.

What to expect

4 hours 30 min9 stopsShared tourMax 20 travellers
  1. Jaffa Gate

    Omar Ben El-Hatab St., Jerusalem, Israel

    20 minutes

    Introduction to Jerusalem and geography of Israel and Palestine. What does the sign at the entrance to the Old City tell us about how ruling powers assert their claims over space?

  2. Armenian Quarter

    David Street, Armenian Patriarchate Road, Jerusalem, Israel

    10 minutes

    Notice signage commemorating the Armenian genocide and discuss. Learn about Armenian history and identity in Jerusalem, and where this community fits on such a diverse religious and political landscape.

  3. Jewish Quarter

    Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

    20 minutes

    Visit the Roman Cardo and understand the Israeli narrative linking Jewish life today to Jerusalem during previous historical epochs. What lies beneath the surface of this excavation, and which layers were removed to reach the current configuration?

  4. St Mark's Syriac Church

    Ararat Street, Jerusalem, Israel

    10 minutes

    Stop above the church at a rooftop looking towards East Jerusalem - review Jerusalem's borders and major landmarks

  5. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Jerusalem, Israel

    30 minutes

    Understand significance of this site in Christian tradition, and in Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Visit major sites within church itself.

  6. Muslim Quarter

    Old City, Jerusalem, Israel

    15 minutes

    Walk through Muslim Quarter and learn about various communities in the Old City, links to Muslim world, and current tensions.

  7. The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

    Via Dolorosa, Old Town, Jerusalem, Israel

    20 minutes

    Conclude near the 5th Station of the Cross and Austrian Hospice. Final guide reflections and time for Q&A.

  8. Western Wall

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

    25 minutes

    After passing through Wadi Road, enter Western Wall/Al Buraq square. Learn about the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the millennia-old tradition of Jewish pilgrimage to stand beside its remains. Hear also about "Al Buraq," and the Islamic story of Muhammed's flight to Jerusalem. What did this open complex look like before and after it was captured by Israel more than 50 years ago?

  9. Al Masjid Al Aqsa

    Jerusalem, Israel

    1 hour

    Ascend to the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary complex and understand the historic importance of this site for three religions. View the magnificently tiled Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque. Why is this platform such flash point in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Look for a representative holding a "Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour" sign standing in the plaza just outside of the Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem.

End

Look for a representative holding a "Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour" sign standing in the plaza just outside of the Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem.

Redemption

Please contact MEJDI Tours Jerusalem Office at 058-690-6428 with any questions pertaining to the Dual Narrative Tour, or about private tour reservations.  MEJDI operates private day tours in many areas of Israel and Palestine.

What's included

Included

  • Tour escort/host
  • 2 Professional guides

Not included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 20 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (8–16), Adult (17–99)

Additional information

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
  • DO NOT bring large electronics
  • Bring hat to block sun and plenty of water

Languages

Guide
English

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
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Jerusalem
Product code
101984P1

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

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