Guided tour

A half-day guided tour to the Old City of Bethlehem, where you’ll have the chance to visit the 1,500 years old Church of Nativity where Jesus was born, with pick up and drop off from Jerusalem

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Brooke – United States

We had the absolute greatest time during our half-day tour to Bethlehem. Elias and George were so friendly, easy to talk to, and knowledgable about the area. We were so fortunate to see the holy sites when very few tourists were visiting and Elias let us take as much time as we wanted at each, answering any questions we had about the history, Bethlehem, or Palestine in general. He never pressured us to buy anything even when we stopped at their olive wood factory store and he even bought us traditional Palestinian sweets from one of his favorite bakeries in Bethlehem. If you are looking for a welcoming, interesting, and highly enjoyable tour of one of the holiest cities in the world, I cannot recommend this tour or our guides, Elias and George, enough.

Joseph – United Kingdom

Great tour well organised.....Great guide...I learnt a lot.

Itinerary

Starting location:
David Citadel Hotel
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Chapel of the Shepherds' Field
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Church of The Nativity
Guided tour (1 hour)
Chapel of the Milk Grotto
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Beit Sahour, Palestine
Shopping (30 minutes)
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Arrive back at:
David Citadel Hotel

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit the Shepherds Field and Chapel of the Angel
Explore the Milk Grotto with the Guide
Enter the Nativity Church 1500 Years Old
Encounter St. Catharine's Church
Visit the Olive Wood Factory and Handicrafts Store

Full description

After meeting at the David Citadel Hotel, you will begin your 3 to 5-hour tour, depending on the season. You will explore some of the religious highlights of Bethlehem, including the Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine, and the Shepherds' Fields.

You will begin with the chance to visit the 1,500-year-old Church of Nativity where Jesus was born. From there you will enjoy beautiful views of the Old City of Bethlehem complete with the Manger Square. You will then take a ride through the city of Bethlehem and Beit Sahour passing by the main sites.

A special visit to the Milk Grotto is also available, as well as a tour to the Shepherd’s Field where the Angels first announced the birth of Jesus Christ.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at the David Citadel Hotel
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed tour guide registered by the Ministry of Tourism
Entrance fees
1 bottle of water

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting point

Meet your driver in front of the David Citadel Hotel. Your driver will have your main booking name on their phones. Make sure to check your name is on the phone before you board.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Short skirts

Know before you go

During normal times there should be no traffic, but it could occur at busy times
We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the Small Group option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

From Jerusalem: Half-Day Bethlehem Guided Tour