Top Israel Walking 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.

The Old City of Jerusalem holds the origin story of the three Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll get to know the rich history of the city that’s become sanctified in the eyes of over two billion followers worldwide. The tour starts at Jaffa Gate, one of the open gates in the Old City walls. From there, you’ll make your way to the Armenian Quarter via the Tower of David museum, where you’ll find out who built the tower (it’s not King David!). As you wander through the Jewish Quarter, you’ll learn about its redevelopment following the Six-Day War of 1967. You’ll see the Old Yishuv Court Museum and the Hurva Synagogue, and I’ll tell you how the Jews were expelled from the city, returning en masse two thousand years later.

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.

Join our Jerusalem Walking Tour for the least demanding, generally extensive, and best worth approach to finding this otherworldly city. Our tour visits the sights inside the dividers of the Old City, including the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, the Pools of Bethesda, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and more. At long last, you'll visit the clamoring, scene acclaimed Old city Arab market, where local people and travelers all meet up to absorb the flavors and fragrances of everything this well-known market brings to the table.

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.

For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year-old history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered the holiest places in the world: the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Finish the day with time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Round-trip hotel transport included.

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.

Mingle with fellow travelers and understand what the buzz about Tel Aviv nightlife is all about during this half-day pub crawl. Head to a handful of carefully selected hotspots in the bustling downtown district. Get moving as you listen to tunes in a high-energy dance bar. Entry to all clubs is included, plus alcoholic beverages-- so you can get your drink on in a safe and fun setting.

This is a unique self-guided tour. Your guide is in the palm of your hand. The DGuide platform allows travelers to tour at their own pace taking in as much or as little information as they like. Users can follow the suggested route or go off the path and return to the guided tour later. The tour was designed and the content curated by Uri Goldflam, a professional guide and educator with 30 years of guiding experience.

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.

Delve into three of Israel's historical port cities and the enchanting Rosh Hanikra grottos on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide, stop to visit the archaeological relics of ancient Caesarea, a port built by Herod the Great and home to the ruins of a harbor and Roman amphitheater. Visit Haifa to see the exquisite Baha’i Gardens, stroll around the sea grottos of Rosh Hanikra, and stop in the timeworn port of Acre to explore its Crusader tunnels and vibrant Old City Market.

Arrive at the Jerusalem airport stress-free, knowing you won’t have to hassle with finding transport to your hotel or accommodation. Your driver will be waiting with a name sign, then will escort you to your private vehicle. Here you can settle into your car, van, or minibus, and ride directly from the airport to your accommodation.

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.

Treat yourself to a VIP arrival in Israel during this one-way private transfer between the international airport and Tel Aviv. Simply collect your bags and head outside to meet your driver. Travel comfortably to any address within the capital. Ninety minutes of free wait time are included in case of flight delays.

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.

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.

Tick off more of the West Bank’s and Palestine’s iconic sites in less time on this full-day tour from Tel Aviv. Ideal for first-time visitors, this excursion covers the Jordan River Baptismal Site (Yardenit), the ancient city of Jericho, and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. See, too, Ramallah, the administrative center of the Palestine authority. Lunch is included on this small-group tour, which is limited to 10 people and requires a valid passport.

Join a unique, inter-faith tour led by one Jewish and one Palestinian guide as you explore Jerusalem’s Old City. Highlights include stops at major religious and historical attractions, including Al Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Go behind the sights to learn in-depth context about recent tensions as you ponder the fate of the city.

12 hour tour from Tel Aviv (3.5 hours on-road): Once past Jerusalem, we head for the desert. We track 4x4 into the Judea desert, on our way to the sugar cane path. The 4x4 track views the remarkable beauty of water carved dolomite og wadi gorge. Further down in the lowest point on earth, rests the 100 k"m long turquoise Dead Sea. Contrary to its name, it attracts tourists and Israelis all year round. with its "walking on water" experience and its miraculous healing quality. Masada! Deep down in the Judea desert, on an isolated table mountain, are ruins nearly 2000 years old. They are a silent heroic evidence of the 930 men, woman and children struggle ten thousands of trained Romans... Ein Gedi oasis nature reserve This is the most enjoyable Judea desert oasis water track. With a few waterfalls, shade and many times, Ibex walking not far away. In summer, it is a real treat! Note: Comfortable seating is up to 3 adults + 2 children.

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.

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.

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.

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.