Located between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, Jerusalem is situated on a plateau in the Judean Mountains and is one of the oldest city in history. A few of the major religions, mainly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, consider the city, holy. Also, Jerusalem has always been a place of curiosity not only for the devout but also for historians and regular tourists. The place has quite a history, in where it was destroyed, besieged, captured, and attacked countless times. Today, Jerusalem is a place where people can visit and learn all about its history, as well as enjoy many of the attractions spread around the city. If you are planning to visit the holy city of Jerusalem anytime soon and are still unsure of the things you should do, here are some of the top day tours in Jerusalem, Israel, that will save you time while also ensuring that you get the best experience out of the city.
1. Customized tour with a local guide (from USD 55.0)
If you want to explore Jerusalem and experience it to its fullest, then you will need a guide to help you. This tour with a local guide will help you learn about the place and a few of its hidden jewels that were only known to the locals. Guests will also be able to meet friendly people along the way, allowing the traveler to have better memories of the place. This tour last for the duration of two to six hours which allows guests to customize their touring experience to allow them to explore parts that they are interested in and not waste any time.
Jerusalem: Customized Tour with a Local Guide
Duration: 2.0 to 6.0 hour
2. Full-day tour of the old and new city of Jerusalem (from USD 75.0)
Join a small group of travelers while exploring the old and new city of Jerusalem. Together with a guide, spend the morning visiting the different sites of the old city of Jerusalem, then in the afternoon visit the new city as well as the Western Wall and the Holocaust Museum. Guests will also stop and view the place where Jesus was once buried, the Holy Sepulcher Church. The tour is inclusive of all the entrance fees of the locations, a professional guide, transportation via air-conditioned coach, and pick-up and drop-off from the hotel where you are currently staying.
Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Guided Tour
Duration: 8 hours
3. Day tour at the City of David and Hezekiah's Tunnel (from USD 99.0)
Explore the City of David and its famous underground tunnels with a small group of people and a tour guide. A few of the sites the guests will be able to visit would be the Old City of Jerusalem, King David’s Tomb, The Old City of Cardo, Jewish Quarters of the Old City, the Herodian Quarter, City of David, and Hezekiah’s Tunnel or Warren’s Shaft. The tour is inclusive of a tour guide, transportation, and pick-up and drop-off from central hotels.
From Tel Aviv: City of David & Underground Jerusalem Tour
Duration: 11.0 hour
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4. Retrace the footsteps of Jesus Christ (from USD 99.0)
Retrace the footsteps of Jesus Christ as you spend a whole day in Jerusalem exploring the most historic landmarks where Jesus created miracles and other important events. A few of the places would include Mt. Olives, Dominus Flevit, Via Dolorosa, and Pater Nostra. Guests will also be able to view the Lord’s prayer in 123 languages, enter the Old City through the Lion’s Gate, and see the historical pavements along the way. The tour is inclusive of a friendly guide, pick-up services at hotels within Jerusalem, and transportation via air-conditioned vehicle.
From Tel-Aviv: Day Tour to Origins of Christ in Jerusalem
Duration: 10.0 hour
5. Private tour at the museum (from USD 550.0)
Want to learn more about Israel’s history, art, and culture? This six-hour museum tour is aimed to help visitors to learn more about Israel in a fun and engaging manner. Guests will be able to view the Dead Sea scrolls where a model of the second temple of Jerusalems is depicted, learn about Israel’s art through the gallery and visit the Zen Garden. The tour would last about six hours with a professional guide who will be happy to tell you about all the places you visit during the trip.
Jerusalem Isreal Museum Half-Day Private Guided Tour
Duration: 6 hours
6. Full-day tour with a small group at Jerusalem (from USD 97.0)
If touring Jerusalem alone is not your thing, this tour will allow you to explore the city with a small group of like-minded people. This tour will get you to Mount of Olives, tour the group to the old and new city, take a walk at the Christian and Jewish Quarters, and visit the Wailing Wall, Yad Vashem, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The tour lasts about seven and a half hours together with 18 other people and a live guide that can speak English, Spanish, French, and German. It also includes pick-up from the hotel where you are currently staying at, transportation, guiding, and entrance fees for all of the sites you will visit.
Jerusalem: Small Group Full-Day Tour
Duration: 7.5 hour
7. Tour following Jesus's footsteps at Jerusalem (from USD 110.0)
Follow the path that Jesus himself had taken during his days in Jerusalem. This tour will allow you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus of Nazareth first-hand. You will be able to visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph, set foot in the waters of the Jordan River in where John the Baptist had baptized Jesus, view the beautiful landscape of Golan Heights, and visit the place where the Miracle of Fish and Loaves have taken place. The tour includes pick-up from central hotels, transportation, a government licensed tour guide, and entrance fees to all the site you will visit during the tour.
Jesus' Footsteps Tour: Biblical Highlights from Jerusalem
Duration: 11.0 to 12.0 hour
Tour the best places in Jerusalem
The city of Jerusalem has many iconic and histological places that you should visit if decided take a trip to the city. Even though Jerusalem may not be that big of a city, you will still need a good guide to show you around as the place has a lot of things going for it. The best way to explore Jerusalem would be to get a local tour guide or join a tour. The list of activities above is some of the best tours that allow any visitor to experience and learn about the history of Jerusalem in a fun and engaging environment.
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