Top Activities on the Ground in Jerusalem

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get off the beaten track and explore Jerusalem by foot during this half-day private jogging tour. Just throw on your running shoes and get moving, following your own personal tour guide through a bespoke itinerary. Choose which neighborhoods or attractions you’d like to visit, from the bustling food stalls of Mahane Yehuda Market to the Old City of Jerusalem. Bottled water and souvenir photos and videos are included.

Enjoy a front-door pickup from your Jerusalem hotel or apartment during this private one-way airport transfer. Travel comfortably in your own personal chauffeured sedan, van, or minibus to Ben Gurion Airport, with a range of vehicles able to accommodate different group sizes. Get dropped off right outside the departures terminal, with 20 minutes of free waiting time included in case you’re running late.

Cover the highlights of Bethlehem during this half-day excursion from Tel Aviv. See the grotto in the Church of the Nativity where Jesus is believed to have been born during a guided tour. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announce his birth in the New Testament. Shop for olive wood carvings and interact with local artisans. Tours end in Jerusalem.

Retrace the footsteps of Jesus on this full-day guided walking tour of Jerusalem. Travel along the Via Dolorosa, the street Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. Walk down the Mount of Olives and see other prominent sites in Old City Jerusalem, like the Pool of Bethesda, St Anne’s Church, the Convent of the Sisters of Zion and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy the guided tour with an expert guide of the place. This is an extraordinary experience, exclusive and off the usual tourist track. The Temple Mount is not only a beautiful place, but also the best place to understand the country and its complexity.

Get a panoramic look at the city of Jerusalem and visit some of its most well-known sites on this half-day tour. Look down on the city from atop the Mount of Olives, with a view of the Dome of the Rock, one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture and Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified; and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.