Jerusalem Jesus' Footsteps Full-Day Walking Tour
This full-day tour begins with a Jerusalem hotel pickup by air-conditioned coach. First, stop at the 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. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. 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. Walk down the Mount to the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of Agony, near the Garden of Gethsemane. It is believed that Jesus prayed here on the night he was arrested by Roman soldiers. Pass through the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley and into the Old City. Take a break to enjoy lunch (own expense), then continue the tour by the Pool of Bethesda, a pool of water in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem associated with healing, as described in the Gospel of John. Visit St Anne’s Church, believed to be the birthplace of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Next, walk past the Convent of the Sisters of Zion, leading to the Via Dolorosa, the street that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The tour concludes here, then board the coach for a return trip to the Jerusalem hotels.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day guided walking tour of Christian Jerusalem
- ✓Follow the footsteps of Jesus from the Mount of Olives to Via Dolorosa, an important pilgrimage route
- ✓Hear biblical stories and little-known tales about Jesus and his life in the city
- ✓Visit the Church of All Nations near the Garden of Gethsemane and the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley
- ✓Enter Jerusalem Old City to stop for photos at the Pool of Bethesda and Convent of the Sisters of Zion
- ✓See the start point of the Via Dolorosa, from where Jesus is said to have walked to his crucifixion
- ✓Round-trip transport from centrally located Jerusalem hotels included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Descend the Western slopes of Mt. of Olives
- ✓Cross the Kidron Valley
- ✓Visit the Ascension Site
- ✓Visit the Church of Pater Noster
- ✓Visit Dominus Flevit Church
- ✓Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
- ✓Visit the Church of All Nations
- ✓Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
- ✓Visit Church of Saint Anne
- ✓Visit the Pools of Bethesda
- ✓Visit the first 4 stations of the Cross
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates with minimum number of participants
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. 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
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.
Jerusalem Jesus' Footsteps Full-Day Walking Tour
This full-day tour begins with a Jerusalem hotel pickup by air-conditioned coach. First, stop at the 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. According to the gospels, a number of important events in the life of Jesus took place here, including where he ascended into heaven. 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. Walk down the Mount to the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of Agony, near the Garden of Gethsemane. It is believed that Jesus prayed here on the night he was arrested by Roman soldiers. Pass through the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley and into the Old City. Take a break to enjoy lunch (own expense), then continue the tour by the Pool of Bethesda, a pool of water in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem associated with healing, as described in the Gospel of John. Visit St Anne’s Church, believed to be the birthplace of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Next, walk past the Convent of the Sisters of Zion, leading to the Via Dolorosa, the street that Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. The tour concludes here, then board the coach for a return trip to the Jerusalem hotels.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day guided walking tour of Christian Jerusalem
- ✓Follow the footsteps of Jesus from the Mount of Olives to Via Dolorosa, an important pilgrimage route
- ✓Hear biblical stories and little-known tales about Jesus and his life in the city
- ✓Visit the Church of All Nations near the Garden of Gethsemane and the Jewish cemetery in Kidron Valley
- ✓Enter Jerusalem Old City to stop for photos at the Pool of Bethesda and Convent of the Sisters of Zion
- ✓See the start point of the Via Dolorosa, from where Jesus is said to have walked to his crucifixion
- ✓Round-trip transport from centrally located Jerusalem hotels included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Descend the Western slopes of Mt. of Olives
- ✓Cross the Kidron Valley
- ✓Visit the Ascension Site
- ✓Visit the Church of Pater Noster
- ✓Visit Dominus Flevit Church
- ✓Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
- ✓Visit the Church of All Nations
- ✓Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
- ✓Visit Church of Saint Anne
- ✓Visit the Pools of Bethesda
- ✓Visit the first 4 stations of the Cross
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour operates with minimum number of participants
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. 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
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.