Top Israel Historical Tours

Jerusalem can sometimes feel complex and hard to navigate for newcomers. Remove the guesswork by exploring with a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized experience lets you admire the exterior of historic sites, including museums, while learning about Jerusalem’s unique history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can tailor the route just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, making sure you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden gems and insider knowledge for a deeper connection to Jerusalem.

Discover the stories woven into the streets of Jerusalem’s Old City with a knowledgeable local guide. Start at Jaffa Gate, a corridor that has seen centuries of religions, cultures, battles, and triumphs. In the Jewish Quarter, marvel at the Western Wall, and walk along the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site famous for its spiritual and historical significance. Your guide brings the city’s past to life, sharing fascinating anecdotes and hidden details that most visitors miss. If you’re in Jerusalem and looking for the perfect way to spend your morning, join our immersive half-day Old City walking tour. Join an expert local and explore the 4 quarters, from iconic landmarks to the quiet, tucked-away corners.

Discover the northern gems of Israel in a single day as you visit Caesarea, Akko, and Haifa. Start your morning at King Herod’s seaside city of Caesarea, exploring its Roman theaters, aqueducts, and ancient ruins while learning about its rich history. Next, journey to Akko, a UNESCO World Heritage city, to wander its historic streets, browse lively markets, and explore the Crusader fortifications. End the day in Haifa, perched on Mount Carmel, and soak in views of the world-famous Bahai Gardens and charming German Colony.

Discover the highlights of both Tel Aviv and Jaffa during this private, half-day cycling tour. Cover more sights in less time on two wheels, with bike rentals included in the tour. Explore both traditional and modern sides of the neighboring coastal cities, from Ottoman-era sights in Jaffa Port to iconic Bauhaus buildings in Tel Aviv’s downtown.

Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem gets you on the road with no fuss.

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Explore the essence of Jerusalem on our Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour, beginning in the historic Old City. Step through Jaffa Gate into a world where ancient streets and traditions come alive. Wander the stone lanes of the four quarters, stopping at landmarks such as the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue with a stroll from Tzahal Square to the Municipality Complex, passing Jaffa Street and Davidka Square. Pause in Nahlaot to explore one of Jerusalem’s most charming neighborhoods before finishing at the lively Mahane Yehuda Market. Our Highlights of Jerusalem Tour blends history with modern life. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the city’s rich heritage alongside its contemporary streets and architecture - from ancient sacred sites to vibrant urban scenes, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

Explore Jerusalem with a personal guide, just for your group. The private tour is available for groups of up to six people, and it showcases the sights and surprises of the city, using a personalized approach. Learn about the Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David, and hear biblical tales at Mt. Zion. Other highlights include a visit to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa crucifixion route, and the history-rich Dormition Abbey. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour from Jerusalem. Start at Masada, King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, riding the cable car to explore the historic ruins and take in panoramic views of the Dead Sea and desert. Continue to Ein Gedi, a lush oasis where waterfalls and wildlife create a striking contrast to the surrounding desert. Wrap up at the Dead Sea, where you’ll enjoying floating in its mineral-rich waters. Enjoy daily departures, comfortable transportation, and an expert guide on our Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem. Book today!

Experience mountains, desert and sea all in one day on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car to the cliff-top Masada Fortress and enjoy spectacular aerial views, then journey to the desert oasis of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch (own expense), continue to the Dead Sea, famously the lowest landmass on earth, where you can take a dip in the mineral-rich muds or enjoy free time to explore independently.

Experience the timeless wonders of Jaffa, beginning at the Setai Hotel, once known to be a prison and police station. Continue through the maze-like alleys of Old Jaffa, where centuries of history are etched into stone. Admire the charming architecture of St. Peter’s Church and enjoy sweeping views over the ancient port while learning about the city’s historical and cultural significance. Perfect for travelers seeking a compact, enriching experience, this tour highlights the best of Jaffa in just a few hours. With an expert local guide and guaranteed departures, discover fascinating stories and cultural gems while leaving time to enjoy the rest of your day.

Northern Israel is filled with important sites dating back to the New Testament—but seeing them all, especially with limited time, is a challenge for travelers unfamiliar with the region and without their own transportation. On this guided tour, experience the Holy Land's highlights, including Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, and the Sea of Galilee, with the option to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Get a deeper understanding of Kabbalah and explore sites that are significant to Kabbalah on this group heritage walk. Set out by foot in Safed with a Talmudic scholar. Learn about the stories and mysteries of Kabbalah and feel free to ask all the questions you have about the movement.

~ Explore an Israeli Diamond Cutting Factory and meet world renowned cutters. ~ Enter the Israel Diamond Exchange. ~ Tour the largest diamond trading hall and meet an international diamond dealer ~ An interactive and hands on lesson about the 4C's and how to differentiate between real and fake diamonds. ~ Cherish a 1ct Diamond Dust Souvenir ~ Refreshments included.

Explore the spiritual and historical heart of the Holy Land on this guided day tour departing from Jerusalem. Discover Bethlehem’s Old City, visit a traditional olive wood art shop, and step inside the Church of the Nativity as your guide brings its history to life. Travel down into the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where you’ll ride the cable car up to the Mount of Temptation monastery for sweeping views over the desert oasis below. End the day at Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage sites. This full-day experience offers meaningful insight into some of the region’s most iconic biblical landscapes, with guaranteed departures from Jerusalem. Book now!

On October 7th, 2023, Israel was attacked, with many people killed or taken hostage. This thoughtful tour brings you to memorials and places where massacres and fighting occurred. A local guide shares their personal experiences and those of other survivors, in a sensitive manner, as they lead you to Sderot, Moshav Tkuma, Givat Kobi, and the Nova Festival site, where many music festival attendees were killed or taken hostage.

Visit two of the most historic destinations within the West Bank during this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho. See sights featured in the Old and New Testament, including the Church of Nativity, believed to be Jesus’s birthplace, and visit the oldest city in the world, Jericho, to uncover more ancient treasures.

Compact streets make the Old City of Jerusalem hard to navigate by GPS. Join a licensed tour guide and small group on this intimate walking tour where you see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa), the Dome of the Rock, the Mahane Yehuda Market (the Shuk), and more. Your day includes round-trip transfers from your Tel Aviv hotel.

Visit Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center and explore the moving exhibits at your own pace with admission to the museum and a self-guided audio tour. Using a pre-recorded audio guide, you’ll learn the personal stories behind the remarkable images and artifacts on display, with the flexibility to explore each one for as long as you want.

Israel’s green, stunning Galilee region is filled with New Testament sites. But moving around requires a car—and familiarity with the region. On this day trip from Tel Aviv, follow a hand-picked itinerary as you move from Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, to the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River, with the option to be baptized if requested in advance.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned shuttle on this guided, half-day tour. Visit the birthplace of Jesus and one of the world’s oldest churches, the Church of the Nativity. See the Grotto of Lady Mary, also called the Milk Grotto, where it is believed Mary, Joseph and Jesus sought refuge from King Herod before fleeing to Egypt. Learn about the ancient city’s landmarks and history from your guide.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.