Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour
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Jerusalem, Israel
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A dual narrative tour of Jerusalem’s Old City with Jewish and Palestinian guides
- Get a unique perspective on ongoing conflicts, as featured in National Geographic and TED
- Understand the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions that mark the history-filled city
- Learn how different powers have asserted claims to shared space over the years
What's Included
- 2 Professional guides
- Tour escort/host
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Jaffa GateOld City, Jerusalem
Look for a representative holding a "Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour" sign standing in the plaza just outside of the Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem.
End point
- Austrian HospiceVia Dolorosa St 37, Jerusalem
Look for a representative holding a "Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour" sign standing in the plaza just outside of the Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem.
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Jaffa Gate
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Armenian Quarter
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Jewish Quarter
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St Mark's Syriac Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Muslim Quarter
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Western Wall
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Al Masjid Al Aqsa
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- Service animals allowed
- DO NOT bring large electronics
- Bring hat to block sun and plenty of water
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 101 reviews
Lauren_H, Feb 2026
This was an incredible experience for myself and my teenager. Elad and Mahmoud didn't just guide, they shared their lived experience and gave us a window into this conflict through their stories and their friendship. It is the perfect way to engage more critically while also seeing the holy sites of the Old City.
Jeneva_P, Oct 2023
One of the best tours we have ever taken! Loved the perspective from both guides and history between different religious and political sides to get a deeper understanding of how these influences affect a single nation. Betty and Ameer were incredible, knowledgeable, well educated and experienced. Highly, highly recommend.
Georgi_D, Oct 2023
One of the best tours I ever had, the experience of having two guides with different perspectives was unique.
The tour covered the many layers of history in Jerusalem, the narratives of the different people who called it home over the years and the current political situation.
Samantha_W, Sept 2023
It was meaningful to hear different perspectives in a city that is infinitely complex in its story. Our guides embodied understanding and kindness towards each other. That, in itself, was powerful to experience.
Sergio_P, Aug 2023
This is an amazing tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable and explained us everything we need to know about the different points of view. All discussions were very informative and always led in a polite way, each one respecting different opinions. I think this tour is a must to understand what’s going on in Israel and how the several issues affect both the Jewish and Arabic population.
David_D, Apr 2023
This tour was a great experience. Our guides did a great job explaining many sites around Jerusalem from both Jewish and Palestinian pints of view. It's the kind of insight you can't get any other way on a short trip to this wonderful city.
Evan_K, Feb 2023
Great time. So interesting getting 2 different perspectives. Guides Morgi and Amir are really
friendly and knowledgeable. I'm coming back for the West Bank tour!
Alvina_J, Jan 2023
Having a dual narrative tour really helped to see the issues from both an Israeli Jewish perspective and a Palestinian perspective. Our guides were very good and very respectful of each other. My one suggestion is that given the crowds in the Old City, we would have really benefited from having headphones and having both guides speak into a microphone for our headsets. Our group of 4 all commented that at many points we could not hear what the guides were saying because of the ambient noise of the streets and crowds. I’m sorry we missed some of what they were saying as what we did hear was excellent.
Lisa_P, Jan 2023
This was an excellent way to understand the Old City and its place in the history of Israel and Palestine. The tour guides graciously gave their different perspectives on this treasured ancient city.
Hristiyan_P, Nov 2022
This dual narrative tour was absolutely great. We learned a lot. Both guides were very direct and honest. The amount of information provided was just the right for us. You visit all the highlights. I can recommend it to everyone interested in hearing both points of view.
Jessy_B, Nov 2022
First time in Israel. First time in Jerusalem. Great way to discover the city, and learn more about the Israel-Palestine conflict. The dual-narrative formula is perfect. Our two guides, Nour and Alex are fantastic story-tellers. We highly recommend.
Ruth_L, Jul 2022
Hearing the two perspectives of the tour guides - one a Palestinian and one a Jewish Israeli mmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnbb
Laurie_N, Jun 2022
The information was the best part. It was hard to hear. The tour was too long and too fast and there were no breaks for food. You need to change that. People were very unhappy because of that
Priya_B, Jun 2022
This tour made the history of old Jerusalem come alive. Very interesting, eye opening, educational experience. The tour guides were excellent - candid in expressing their opinions, but at the same time very respectful of each other. Highly recommended. The topics and discussion are very engrossing and take some time - so the only suggestion I would make is if you are interested in seeing some of the sites in great detail - for example, standing in the queue to visit the tomb of Jesus or walking on via Dolorosa, I would suggest you consider doing that separate from the tour. The tour team had mentioned that via Dolorosa was part of the tour, but we didnt have time to make it.
Mark_S, Jun 2022
Excellent tour guides. So informative. My family appreciated the different perspectives of the Jewish and Palestinian guides. The highlight of our trip. An A plus recommendation. Don’t miss this one.
Kara_T, Mar 2022
Visiting the Holy Sepulcher and the explanation from both guides . The visit through the different quartes and the Cardo was very well explained
Cansu_K, Mar 2022
If you are looking for unbiased information about the history of jerusalem, you will get 360 view from these 2 amazing tour guides! They are telling the story in very interesting way and from different perspectives (from different religion point of views) without any judgement so it gives the real feeling of the history of jerusalem. The guides are also very very knowledgable and answers all questions you can have. They love questions, they love to share their knowledge!
My husband and I had amazing experience with the tour and very happy we picked this tour! Definetely a must do in Jerusalem!
Recommending it 100%
REZA_G, Feb 2022
Two excellent guides sharing very important and honest views of the importance of Jerusalem from several sides of history. Absolutely worth every minute
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! :)
Janice_T, Mar 2020
I am so happy the Dual Narrative Tour was the first thing I did in Israel. We had an Israeli Jew and Palestinian Christian as our guides and they did a wonderful job of presenting many sides of such a complex story. I would recommend this tour.
Jeremy_B, Jan 2020
My tourguides , Beni, and Yousef, were very informative. I'm glad I was able to get both of their different perspectives on the history and current events of Jerusalem, Israel, and Palestine.
Katarina_M, Nov 2019
Thanks to the 2 guides representing the 2 different views of the situation we received not only an excellent Jerusalem tour, but also had the chance to discuss the political situation. The guides patiently answered all our question. It is the best tour ever, thanks to Shay and Nol.
Amy_C, Jul 2019
I've been to Jerusalem 4 times and this was the first time I really saw it from multiple perspectives. A truly informative and impressive tour. There is so much to see in the Old City but this tour provides a historical and personal perspective that usually is not seen in the "typical" tours. I have already told others to book this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2019
Many thanks for this kind review, and for sharing this tour with friends! Visit us again soon.
laurarinschol, Apr 2019
This tour had been recommended to me and it fully matched my high expectations. The 2 guides - both very good and professional - were giving at each step their own (politically correct) perspective, but elements of disagreement inevitably came to the surface and were very skilfully managed by the moderator. The moderator was also attentive to maintain a balance and always provide the group with two perspectives and prompting discussion and questions. Well thought-through and well done. Thank you for organising it!
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