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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Guided Day Tour

1. From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Guided Day Tour

Explore the ancient and holy city of Jerusalem on a full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv. Discover the fascinating history and diverse cultures that have shaped this city for thousands of years. With a knowledgeable guide to lead you through the winding streets and ancient landmarks, this tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Jerusalem in a single day. Your day begins with a visit to the vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market, where you can explore the stalls and taste the flavors of Israel's rich culinary scene. Afterward, you'll head to Jaffa Gate, the main entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem. From there, you'll explore the ancient walls and make your way to the Tower of David, a fortress that has stood for nearly 2,000 years and now houses a museum dedicated to the history of Jerusalem. Continuing through the winding streets of the Old City, you'll discover the Cardo, the ancient Roman road that once linked Jerusalem to the Mediterranean. You'll also visit the Hurva Synagogue, which has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. Then, you'll make your way to the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, where you can witness the fervent prayers of worshipers from all over the world. Next, you'll visit Temple Mount, the site of some of the most important religious landmarks in the world. You'll see the stunning Dome of the Rock, a Muslim shrine that dates back to the 7th century, and the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the oldest and most revered mosques in the world. Continuing on, you'll follow the Via Dolorosa, the path that Jesus is believed to have taken on his way to the crucifixion. Along the way, you'll see the Stations of the Cross and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Jesus is said to have been buried and resurrected. Finally, you'll wander through the winding alleys of the Old City Bazaar, where you can haggle for souvenirs and local handicrafts. With an experienced guide to lead you every step of the way, this full-day tour of Jerusalem from Tel Aviv is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and spiritual significance of one of the world's most fascinating cities.

Jerusalem: Machane Yehuda Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

2. Jerusalem: Machane Yehuda Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

Visit the Machne Yahuda Market and immerse yourself in the culture and gastronomy of Israel. Enjoy customized stops along the way, sample typical food, and learn the local customs from your guide. With more than a million visitors each year, Machne Yehuda is the most toured market in Israel, and for a good reason. It represents the cultural and culinary variety of Israel in an authentic vibrancy, which creates a mosaic of scents, sounds, and flavors. The stalls and alleyways are interspersed with fascinating stories, which are the foundation of the abundance and grace which characterize the market. Visit hand-picked culinary stops which serve as a full course meal.

Jerusalem: Mahane Yehuda Market Tasting Card

3. Jerusalem: Mahane Yehuda Market Tasting Card

Whether you are a couple, a small group, or exploring on your own, you can enjoy the freedom of your own pace. This tasting tour of the Mahane Yehuda market will provide you with vouchers to eat at each destination of guaranteed flavor. Exploring the market independently, though with enough local knowledge to have a wonderful and culturally enriching day out.  The Mahane Yehuda Bite Card is a combination of top tour guides and the most beloved and colorful market vendors working together for you. A single map and punch card that allows you to enjoy the abundance of the market at your own pace.  The card includes: Georgian baked goods, imaruly (savory pastry stuffed with cheese or spinach) or sambusak with hummus/half a sabih (traditional baked goods); chili con carne and a beer chaser, or a choice of 3 dim-sums; a health drink, a cup of fresh health juice; an Angus patty or portobello mushroom a la plancha or a taste of hummus; kubbeh soup or stuffed vegetables (moroccan cigar, kubbeh and stuffed grape leaf or red kubbeh soup; a taste of unique ice-cream or cortado, espresso, or fresh mint tea. 

From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Guided Full-Day Tour of Jerusalem

4. From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Guided Full-Day Tour of Jerusalem

Join the Best of Jerusalem Day Tour for the easiest and most comprehensive way to discover this magical city for a competitive price. You will explore ancient Jerusalem’s Old City, in addition to the modern, vibrant, metropolis of today. Our Jerusalem Day Tour visits the highlights within the walls of the Old City, including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It also takes you to modern Jerusalem to understand the complex social makeup of this bustling metropolis. See the Municipality Complex, and soak in the atmosphere on lively Jaffa street en route to the world-famous Machane Yehuda Market, where locals and tourists from all over the world all come together to soak up the flavours and scents of everything this famous market has to offer.

Private Tour to the Culinary World of Jerusalem Market

5. Private Tour to the Culinary World of Jerusalem Market

The Mah'ané Yéouda market is the central market of Jerusalem. Magnificent covered market where you can buy fruits and vegetables but also go out in the evening to party there. But Mah'ané Yéouda is above all the kingdom of "Street Food" with an Israeli cuisine of fusion of cultures from the 4 corners of the world. We will explore the market, its history, its internal culture and above all we will taste its specialties. We will travel from Jerusalem to Yemen, Greece, Europe etc all around the Jewish world and will understand how the modern Israeli cuisine came to exist as a new version of the traditional Jewish cuisine. We will understand the connection between food, culture, mentality and History.

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What people are saying about Mahane Yehuda Market

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 19 reviews

Very strenuous walk with high temperatures in summer and with long clothes, but highly recommended for history and religion. An absolute must.

Tour guide very good. Learned some interesting historical and social information