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Private Tour: Old City of Jerusalem Christianity Tour

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Overview

Explore Christianity in Jerusalem with this private 6-hour tour. Travel through the Old City of Jerusalem and tour the quarters of the ancient walled city by foot. See all of the major sites, including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Cardo. End the tour shopping at a busy bazaar in the Muslim Quarter.

  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem
  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Public transportation to the meeting point
  • Not included: Gratuities

Your guide will meet you in front of Gloria Hotel by the entrance. The hotel is located near Jaffa Gate inside the walls of the city.

Meeting and Pickup

  1. Meet with your private guide at the entrance of Gloria Hotel next to Jaffa Gate to begin your tour of the Old City of Jerusalem.

  2. Start the tour by walking on the wall of Jerusalem passing by 5 of the gates of the city and overlooking 3 of the quarters of the old city. As you walk, you will get a complete explanation about the city and it's history and you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view to the area around.

  3. A stop to visit Saint Anne Church, the birthplace of Virgin Mary and one of the Crusader buildings still in use in the old city.

  4. Next to it, we will visit the Pools of Bethesda where Jesus did a miracle there healing a paralyzed man.

  5. You will walk the Via Dolorosa, stopping by every station and your guide will explain its history and story. This path is thought to be the walkway that Jesus had taken on the way to his crucifixion.

  6. We will get the chance to visit Al Aqsa Mosque, the third holy place in Islam and also for many for the Jews, it's where once the Temple stood and it's considered a holy site for Jews as well. The visit to this site is subject to the opening hours. Opening hours are very limited to visitors.

  7. The Western Wall is the only remaining of the Temple from the Roman period and today it's considered the most sacred place in Judaism after the Temple that was destroyed in 70AD.

  8. Enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus, it's the holiest place in Christianity. You will get a complete explanation of the site starting from the Roman times until today.

  9. The tour will end at Jaffa Gate.

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness The tour will start from Jaffa Gate. You will be contacted to confirm the meeting point and time The Dome of the Rock is closed on Fridays and Saturdays Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From US$500.00