Spend a full day in Jerusalem, retracing the footsteps of Jesus Christ and visiting some of the most historic landmarks from his life story, including Mt. Olives, Pater Nostra, Dominus Flevit, and the starting point of Via Dolorosa.

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Tel Aviv hotels. If you need to be picked up from elsewhere (like an airbnb), the local operator will send you details of the closest pick-up point.

Highlights

Climb the historic Mt. Olives to see the place of Ascension
See Dominus Flevit, the place where Jesus foresaw the destruction of Jerusalem
Enter the Old City through the Lion's Gate
See ancient games carved into the pavement on the grounds of Church of St. Anne
Follow the path of Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross)

Full description

Enjoy a walking tour of Jerusalem and Mt. Olives, exploring significant locations from the story of Jesus Christ. Start out on Mt. Olives, where you will visit the place of Ascension, and Pater Nostra, where you can read the Lord's Prayer in 123 languages. Enjoy the spectacular view of Jerusalem from the summit of Mt. Olives before descending to the city. Stop at Dominus Flevit, the place where Jesus wept as he foresaw the destruction of Jerusalem, and continue to the Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane. See the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley before entering the Old City through the Lion's Gate. In the Old City, see the pools of Bethesda on the grounds of the Church of St. Anne (mother of Mary.) Underneath the Sisters of Zion Convent, see the ancient pavement engraved with games the Roman soldiers played long ago, and note the starting point of Via Dolorosa (the Way of the Cross.)

Includes

Professional guide
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off

Entry fees
Food and drink
Tips (recommended)

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

Know before you go

The itinerary includes three hours of walking and is not suitable for children under the age of 4.

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4.3 /5

based on 6 reviews

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3/5
Transportation
1/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
5/5

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I loved our tour guide. a real class act.

January 16, 2018

Great tour

It was a wonderful experience! the guide explainded a lot...very interesting!

September 20, 2017

Excellent, engaging and amazing guide

Fantastic tour and amazing guide. Loved the fact that we were offered the chance to read parts of the Bible throughout the tour. Tour guide was very patient and very well informed.

August 9, 2017

From Tel-Aviv: Day Tour to Origins of Christ in Jerusalem

From Tel-Aviv: Day Tour to Origins of Christ in Jerusalem

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Excellent, engaging and amazing guide