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Masada Tours and Tickets
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What are people saying about Masada
Randy_F, Feb 2026
Yes… you need to do this!!
Absolutely fantastic experience that everyone should do!
Our guide Zahi Shaked was amazing!! So friendly, informative, and entertaining that the day had no luls.
Masada was spiritual! The dead Sea is something that everyone must do in their lifetime!
Start to finish this tour was a grand slam!
Nandu_P, Dec 2025
Great experience for Masada and Dead Sea
Udi was very knowledgeable and made the experience much better and enjoyable. Highly recommend. Masada and Dead Sea trip from tel aviv was a day trip and was worth it
krishnamurthy_s, Dec 2025
Historical
Should be ready to walk quite a bit excellent experience of going up by cable car . The views were awesome . Would have liked to walk down as anoption
Jacob_M, Dec 2025
Well organized … Uval was...
Well organized … Uval was an excellent guide. He was very lnowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Nerissa_B, Nov 2025
I really enjoyed this...
I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy. Masada was fascinating, and I learned so much. The bus was airconditioned and comfortable. I did not enjoy the "tourist trap" of going to the tourist shops whereby the guide got a commission for sales. I felt it was very unnecessary and ruined the experience for me a bit. Overall it was a great tour, which I highly recommend!
David_R, Jan 2026
Expect the Unexpected
We learned as we we're being picked up that we would not be seeing Masada due to a road closure. It would have been nice to have known that beforehand so we could have reviewed options - we might have just rescheduled and decided against the early morning public bus ride, on Shabot, to the tour pickup location.
Our guide (Yanna?) made the best of a situation that was probably out of her control. We did see amazing sites, such as Christ's baptism location by John the Baptist on the Jordan river.
All in all I commend our guide for doing the best she could, and being highly knowledgeable about the sites we visited.
BTW, an 8 hour tour can seem REALLY long. 😃 We'll probably be limiting ourselves to 4 & 6 hour tours in the future.
Jeff_C, Oct 2023
Dead sea
Our tour guide was great. Dead sea was exciting. Masada was fantastic! Amazing how history unfolded for these poor Jews back in the day.
Ellen_S, Oct 2025
Bring water and a hat. ...
Bring water and a hat. Water is available on the bus for purchase, but if you bring your own you can also fill up at Masada
April_N, Nov 2025
Fantastic experience
Bring a hat and sunscreen. Wonderful to see Masada and the Dead Sea was so fun. I ended up buying Dead Sea products afterward because my skin felt amazing after trying the mud. Really fun day.
Roger_G, Aug 2023
Trip Was Awesome!
Fantastic trip today. Merona is the best guide and has fantastic insight into the history and culture of all we saw at Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea. What a great day!
Nancy_B, Jul 2023
Great time in the Dead Sea and Masada.
We had a great time at Masada and the Dead Sea. Benjamin was a great tour guy. The views were amazing. Loved everything about this tour. Benjamin was very knowledgeable, answered our question, and was very entertaining. Would definitely recommend.
Diana_A, Jun 2023
Yoav is the best.
Yoav was amazing. He showed up on time and in a pristinely clean air-conditioned van. We had six people with us ranging in age from 9 to 74 years old. Yoav created a wonderful experience for every person in our group. He was jovial, knowledgeable, and made the experience as fun as it could have been. We were so grateful to have him as our guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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When to visit

The Snake route is the most popular and easily accessible hiking route to Masada and takes around 45 minutes, but it’s a steep uphill climb with many steps.
Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen and plenty of water, especially if you plan on hiking; temperatures can reach 100°F (38°C) in the summer months.
The cable car and viewpoints at Masada are fully wheelchair accessible, although some of the ruins may be tricky to reach.
People Also Ask
Is it worth visiting Masada, Israel?
Yes, it’s worth visiting Masada, one of Israel’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. The natural rock fortress overlooks the Dead Sea, so the setting is spectacular. It’s also home to the remains of Herod’s Palace, and offers insights into the Jewish refugees who held out here against the Romans.
How much is the Masada entrance fee?
The main Masada entrance fee is 31 NIS for adults, 17 NIS for children, and 26 NIS for students. It costs an extra 20 NIS to enter the museum. The cable car costs 28 NIS for adults and 14 NIS for children one-way. A return ticket is 46 NIS for adults, and 28 NIS for children.
Do I need a tour to visit Masada?
No, you don’t need a tour to visit Masada, though you do need to book in advance to visit the museum. However, to secure your admission ticket and avoid disappointment, it’s wise to reserve time slots on the cable car and book a tour with transport to get you there on time.
How long is the cable car ride up Masada?
The Masada cable car is the world’s lowest aerial tramway, ascending from 843 feet (257 meters) below sea level to 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level in around three minutes. However, it only opens at 8am, making walking your only option for a sunrise visit.
How long does it take to climb Masada?
There are two main walking paths up Masada: the 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) Snake Path, which the Jewish refugees took, and the 0.5-mile (700-meter) Roman Ramp, which the Romans built to help conquer them. The Roman Ramp takes about 15 minutes; the Snake Path about 45 minutes.
Can I wear shorts to Masada?
Yes, you can wear shorts to Masada. Even though it’s a very important place in Jewish history, it’s not a holy site so you don’t need to cover your legs. Summer temperatures around the Dead Sea can be oppressively hot, so many travelers find shorts more comfortable than long pants.
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