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Bethlehem Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

8 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get an insider’s perspective on Bethlehem, a must-see Holy Land site that is also home to a vibrant Palestinian community. Cover thousands of years of history, from Nativity Church—believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ—to the contemporary artist Banky’s graffiti along the separation wall. Other highlights include meeting with locals in Aida Refugee Camp, a tasty hummus and falafel lunch (your expense), and a visit to an olive wood workshop.

A full-day tour of Bethlehem’s top sights with traditional falafel lunch
Learn about the West Bank’s turbulent history during face-to-face meetings with local refugees
Visit the main Biblical sights, including Nativity Church, Shepherd’s Field, and Milk Grotto
Enjoy Arabic tea or coffee, and locally made hummus and falafel (at your expense)

What's Included

Local Guide Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Bethlehem City
Meals and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road
Jerusalem
Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem). Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.