Top Jerusalem Historical Tours - page 2

Visit two Palestinian cities in one day during this full-day guided tour of Bethlehem and Hebron. Visit the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, and see Banksy’s iconic political murals. Then head down south for a visit to the bustling town famous for its blue blown glass. Free bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle transfers from central Jerusalem or Tel Aviv are included.

Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea are tough to reach without a car. Visit all three in a single day—without the usual logistical hassles—on this self-guided tour. Hike to the top of hilltop Masada at sunrise, experience a real-life desert oasis at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and treat yourself to a rejuvenating dip in the legendary Dead Sea. Transportation to and from Jerusalem is included.

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Rise into the Golan Heights on a full-day trip from Jerusalem, and take in the scenic landscape of the high, mountainous plateau. Visit border hot springs and a Talmudic village, explore the ruins of a 6th-century synagogue and spot ancient Hebrew inscriptions. Take in views from the top of an extinct volcano above the Quneitra Valley, and get a birds-eye view over one of the Levant’s most contested regions.

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.

Explore a mix of ancient and contemporary history during this shared full-day excursion to Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit sights important to the history of Christianity, including the Church of the Nativity—believed to be Jesus’ birthplace—and the Church of Saint Catherine.

Visit a series of Christian-themed sights during this in-depth private tour of northern Israel. Listen to comprehensive context from your own personal guide—spanning food, culture, and history, as well as religion—as you follow a full-day itinerary. Highlights include a bustling local market in Nazareth, three historic churches, and the hilltop where Jesus is believed to have given his Sermon on the Mount.

The rock-cut city of Petra is one of the Middle East’s most spectacular attractions—but getting there and back from Jerusalem usually involves multiple bus and taxi rides, plus a tiring border crossing. On this overnight tour, you’ll benefit from the assistance of a guide from start to finish, with round-trip transportation, meals, accommodation, and entrance fees included.

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are filled with important religious sites related to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. But with so much to take in, a guide is indispensable to understanding the region’s layered history. See the Dome of the Rock, an iconic Jerusalem landmark; the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and the famous Western Wall on this day tour, with hotel transfers and entrance fees included.

There’s so much to see and do in Jerusalem that knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year-plus history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered to be among the holiest places in the world to Jews, Christians, and Muslims: the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and more. Round-trip Jerusalem hotel transfers included.

See the ancient city of Petra on this 3-day, guided tour from Jerusalem to Jordan that includes meals, transportation, accommodation, and visits to iconic sights along the way. Spend your nights in a comfortable, yurt-style tent on an authentic Bedouin camp and enjoy locally prepared Bedouin-style meals and campfires. Take a driving tour of Amman, visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, explore the dunes of Wadi Rum, and more.

Discover Jerusalem’s Haredi Jewish neighborhood on a 4-hour walking tour and get a glimpse of daily life in this religious community. Visit a synagogue and see the local sights as you learn about Haredi traditions from your guide. Sample Jewish pastries such as 'rugelach' and 'challah' at one of the quarter’s distinctive bakeries and see an important Hasidic tomb. You'll also be welcomed into the home of a local family and visit a neighborhood library that houses ancient religious artifacts.

Explore Israel's ancient Roman cities and ports on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See the ancient ruins and a large Roman theater in the town of Caesarea, and visit the Baha'i Gardens in the port city of Haifa. Travel back in time to a Crusader underground city in Acre and witness the spectacular Rosh Hanikra grottoes, a geologic formation on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Get a personalized introduction to Jerusalem’s millennia-long history during this private city tour. Choose from half-day or full-day options, with bespoke itineraries adapted to your interests. Understand the significance of the Old City to its three main faiths. Visit Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sights with a guide, from Temple Mount to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Upgrade to include hotel pickup.

Get an intimate introduction to Jerusalem’s bustling and history-filled Old City during this full-day, small-group walking tour. Visit the Temple Mount, sacred to three faiths, head to Mount Zion to pay your respects at Oskar Schindler's gravesite, see religious landmarks like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, and browse ceramics in an Armenian pottery shop, among many other highlights. Hotel pickup can be arranged on request.

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Discover the top attractions in Jerusalem with this private guided tour from Haifa. Customize the tour to your interests, with stops that can include the Mount of Olives, Old City of Jerusalem, Western Wall, Way of the Cross, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Mahane Yehuda Market, with a guide that can provide insights in the history, geopolitics, cuisine, and culture of the area.

Explore northern Israel on a 2-day guided tour of the Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee from Jerusalem. Visit the most popular Golan Heights sites, like the Hammat Gader hot springs, the village of Katzrin, plus Mount Bental, one of Golan’s dormant volcanos. Enjoy an overnight stay, then travel to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus, and the Sea of Galilee, where he performed many miracles. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River. Overnight accommodations and transportation included.

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are both home to tons of religious and historical sites like Mount of Olives, Dome of the Rock, and the Church of Pater Noster. See these destinations and more on this one-day tour of both cities, which takes you through the maze-like quarters of Old Jerusalem, to the Cave of St. Jerome, and to other important biblical and historical sites. This tour is ideal if you want to see the highlights of each destination without investing more than a day.

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.

Explore Jerusalem with a private guide on a 4-hour walking tour and experience the city’s most compelling sights. Choose your personal highlights and work with a guide to create the perfect route through the Old City’s narrow lanes and diverse neighborhoods, or step outside the ancient walls into the New City’s bustling streets. Take a stroll through Jerusalem’s café culture and climb the Temple Mount; absorbed the hushed atmosphere in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and chink a note into the pale face of the Western Wall.

An in-depth introduction to Jerusalem, this half or full-day private tour itinerary covers top historical highlights within the Old City. See how three faiths live side by side with stops in the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters and follow along the famous “Way of the Cross” in Via Dolorosa.

Explore the New Testament sites that surround the Sea of Galilee on a full-day Biblical tour from Jerusalem. Tour an excavated synagogue where Jesus may have preached, see a Sea of Galilee fishing boat from Jesus’ time, and visit two sites of Biblical miracles, the Mount of Beatitudes and Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience, and includes all entrance fees, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off from major hotels in Jerusalem.

Get a tailor-made introduction to Jerusalem during this private, half or full-day guided tour. Follow a customized itinerary through the city’s top historical sights, from panoramic views from Mount Zion to the Armenian Quarter, Muslim Quarter, Western Wall, or Church of the Holy Sepulchre within the Old City. Prices are given per tour, not per person, making this an ideal option for private groups.