City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour
This full-day tour begins with a Jerusalem hotel pickup in an air-conditioned coach. Begin at Mount of Olives for a scenic overview of the entire city of Jerusalem. This mountain ridge is east of the Old City and named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. The Mount has been a site of Christian worship since ancient times and continues to be a place of pilgrimage for Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant believers. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. Next, take a short drive to Mount Zion to see David’s Tomb and the Last Supper Room, where Jesus shared the Last Supper with the disciples. Pass through the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley and into the Old City’s Jewish Quarter through Zion’s Gate, also known as David’s Gate, to explore the Four Sephardic Synagogues, four interconnected synagogues built at different periods in time to accommodate the religious needs of a distinct community (Sephardic) of Jews. Finally, arrive at the City of David, located on a narrow ridge just to the south of the Old City. The archaeological exploration of the City of David began in the middle of the 19th century and continues today. Above ground, the City of David is a hub of activity, but underground Jerusalem is where recent excavations reveal the most exciting archaeological finds of the ancient world. This City of David tour concludes here, with a return trip by coach to the Jerusalem hotels.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day trip of the City of David, Jerusalem
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views from the Mount of Olives
- ✓See the Tomb of King David and the Hall of the Last Supper
- ✓Explore the Jewish quarter and visit the Zion Gate, Sephardic Synagogues and Herodian Mansions
- ✓Witness ongoing excavations at the City of David
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned coach
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What you'll see & do
- ✓View the Old city from Mount Scopus
- ✓See the Kidron valley
- ✓View the Garden of Gethsemane
- ✓Visit the Zion Gate
- ✓Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
- ✓Walk in the Armenian Quarter
- ✓Visit the Jewish Quarter
- ✓Visit the Byzantine Cardo
- ✓Visit the Western (Wailing) wall
- ✓Visit the ongoing excavations and Warren
- ✓Visit King David's tomb
- ✓Visit the Sepharadic Synagogues
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance fees (approx. 10$ per person)
- ✓City of David National Park
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
In case the visit to the Spanish synagogues is not possible, we will visit the Hurva Synagogue instead
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour
This full-day tour begins with a Jerusalem hotel pickup in an air-conditioned coach. Begin at Mount of Olives for a scenic overview of the entire city of Jerusalem. This mountain ridge is east of the Old City and named for the olive groves that once covered its slopes. The Mount has been a site of Christian worship since ancient times and continues to be a place of pilgrimage for Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant believers. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. Next, take a short drive to Mount Zion to see David’s Tomb and the Last Supper Room, where Jesus shared the Last Supper with the disciples. Pass through the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley and into the Old City’s Jewish Quarter through Zion’s Gate, also known as David’s Gate, to explore the Four Sephardic Synagogues, four interconnected synagogues built at different periods in time to accommodate the religious needs of a distinct community (Sephardic) of Jews. Finally, arrive at the City of David, located on a narrow ridge just to the south of the Old City. The archaeological exploration of the City of David began in the middle of the 19th century and continues today. Above ground, the City of David is a hub of activity, but underground Jerusalem is where recent excavations reveal the most exciting archaeological finds of the ancient world. This City of David tour concludes here, with a return trip by coach to the Jerusalem hotels.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day trip of the City of David, Jerusalem
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views from the Mount of Olives
- ✓See the Tomb of King David and the Hall of the Last Supper
- ✓Explore the Jewish quarter and visit the Zion Gate, Sephardic Synagogues and Herodian Mansions
- ✓Witness ongoing excavations at the City of David
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned coach
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
What you'll see & do
- ✓View the Old city from Mount Scopus
- ✓See the Kidron valley
- ✓View the Garden of Gethsemane
- ✓Visit the Zion Gate
- ✓Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
- ✓Walk in the Armenian Quarter
- ✓Visit the Jewish Quarter
- ✓Visit the Byzantine Cardo
- ✓Visit the Western (Wailing) wall
- ✓Visit the ongoing excavations and Warren
- ✓Visit King David's tomb
- ✓Visit the Sepharadic Synagogues
What's included
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop off
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance fees (approx. 10$ per person)
- ✓City of David National Park
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
In case the visit to the Spanish synagogues is not possible, we will visit the Hurva Synagogue instead
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.