Jerusalem Full Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Description
Begin your full-day Jerusalem tour with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city’s skyline from the Mount of Scopus. Enter the Old City through the 500-year-old walls via Zion Gate and walk into the Armenian Quarter. In the Jewish Quarter, explore the Byzantine-era Cardo and pause at the sacred Western Wall. From there, follow the path believed to trace Jesus’ footsteps along the Via Dolorosa, leading to the magnificent Church of the Holy Sepulchre, an ornate 4th-century shrine that preserves the site of the crucifixion, Christ’s tomb, and many treasured relics. Continue through the vibrant Old City bazaar. Next, visit the serene Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, then view the Kidron Valley with its centuries-old monumental Jewish tombs. Pass by the Dormition Church on Mount Zion and conclude with visits to the Room of the Last Supper and King David’s Tomb Note: Mon & Thu (except Jewish holidays): Holocaust Museum replaces Gethsemane and Mt. Zion sites.
Tour Options
Itinerary
View the Old City from Mount Scopus
See the Garden of Gethsemane
Pass by the Church of All Nations
View of the Kidron Valley
Walk in the Old City of Jerusalem
Visit the Jewish Quarter
Walk in the Byzantine Cardo
Visit the Western Wall
View of the Jewish cemetery on Mount of Olives
Walk in the Christian Quarter
Explore some of the stations along Via Dolorosa
Visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre
Visit the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- On Mon & Thu (except Jewish holidays), the Holocaust Museum replaces Gethsemane and Mt. Zion sites.
- The entrance to the Holocaust Museum is not permitted for children under 10 years old
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Reviews(306)
If you are based in Tel Aviv and want to visit Jerusalem without the hassle of navigating public transportation or worrying about planning the itinerary, this full-day tour is the absolute perfect solution. We felt that this was the most efficient and enjoyable way to see the major historical sites in a single day while learning the deep history behind every corner. Highlights of the Tour Convenient Logistics: The pickup process from our hotel in Tel Aviv was prompt and stress-free, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the scenic drive to Jerusalem. Expert Guidance: Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. They brought the history of the Old City to life, explaining the cultural and religious significance of the Four Quarters, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall in a way that reading a guidebook simply cannot match. Panoramic Views: The stop at the Mount of Olives provided that iconic, sweeping view of the city that every traveler dreams of capturing. It was truly breathtaking. Efficient Time Management: We visited all the essential sites without ever feeling rushed. It was a perfectly balanced day that packed a massive amount of history into a single experience. Tips for Future Travelers: Wear Comfortable Shoes: You will be doing a fair amount of walking on ancient cobblestones, so make sure to wear sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. Dress Modestly: Jerusalem is home to many holy sites. It is best to have a scarf or light wrap in your bag just in case you need to cover your shoulders or knees to enter specific areas. Stay Hydrated: Even in cooler weather, the walking can be tiring—bring plenty of water with you. This tour truly made our visit to Israel feel complete, and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who wants a deep, guided exploration of one of the world's most fascinating cities. To stay connected throughout our entire trip and to easily coordinate our tour pickup and travel plans, we used prepaid eSIM cards from israelisim.com for our stay in Israel.
I was told that this was a Jewish tour. We did the tunnels, the Kottel that was good. We did not go to any synagogue instead he took us to a church and where the last supper was….
The full day Jerusalem tour clearly states where the travelers will visit. If it is the full day Jerusalem then the emphasis is divided. You should defintiely read the deteailed description prior to the tour for detaials of the itinerary unless informed otherwise.
It was a real immersion into the world of discovery! The tour turned out to be not only fascinating, but also incredibly interesting from an educational point of view.
We are always appreciative of such constructive feedback ,especially when a traveller s feels he comes away having enjoyed an enlightening and informativbe tour experience through our competent tourguide, Happy to know it was such for you to cherish!
The tour was very entertaining and interesting. Udi was a great guide who brought everything closer to us in a very entertaining way. He has a profound knowledge and so we have already learned a lot about the country and people during the trip to Jerusalem and even more so during the tour. Highly recommended.
Thanks very much for this rave review of your tour with UDi,He certianly deserves this feedback for his efforts, pleasant manner and interesting commentary. Your warm recommendation of our services is much appreciated.
Udi was an amazing tour guide! I Can Only recommend him, totally the best tour guide in Israel, if your reading this Udi then thank you for a nice tour Sincerly Hamza from Denmark
Thanks so much for this reave reveiw of your expereince with Udi.He certainly deserves such feedback for his professional efforts, pleasant manner and great skill. Glad it was so good for you.We sure appreciate your recommendation.!
Itamar is a great guide! Very informative, interesting and clear guided all day tour. Highly recommended visiting Jerusalem for the first time. Really want to come back and would be happy to have Itamar as a guide again!
ThaNKs so much for this great feedback. Itamar sure is derserving of your feedback for his professional efforts., leavng you with taste to come back for more. Please do !
It was amazing! Thanks to our guide Itamar who is incredibly knowledgeable, engaiging, and who made the past feel present! Thank you Itamar! Greetings from LT!
Really lovely to read about your experience. We’re delighted that the Jerusalem Full Day Tour felt so meaningful and that Itamar’s knowledge, energy, and ability to make history come alive made such a strong impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your warm greetings. Hope to welcome you again!
Great Guide and great Explanations, the Tour was very interesting. A lot of Impressions during the Day!
Glad you came away with a memorable tour experience!
Ayel, our guide, and our driver were great. Ayel was extremely knowledgeable about all the sites and provided a lot of detail to increase our understanding. For me, Yad Vashem was the highlight--powerful and emotionally moving! The walking tour through Old City was too heavily focused on "In Jesus's steps" than what I expected. We walked all the stations of the cross, was in the Church of the Holy sSepulchre and many locations of Christian disciples and figures were discussed. We walked thru the moslem quarter, and Armenian quarter was not open to visitors. The Jewish quarter was a brief visit at the Western Wall. I liked learning about the different gates to the city, and I did like Mount of Olives, and the view from there. Ayel effortlessly switched between English and Spanish, and offered advice, or rather warnings, about the street vendors. The itinerary was planned by the tour company, and Ayel took us to where he was directed.
Thanks very much for this feedebvack andreview of Eyals efforts. Indeed there is an emphasis in the OLd CIty for such locations.It is good to know you had a powerful experience at Yad Vashem. Indeed the entire itinerary is palnned by Bein Harim to suit the needs of all travellers, We certainly try and cater for all, Not always an easy task! We advertise clearly our tours are often bilingual .
We covered so much in one day! Avi was early for pick up and so were all guests so we headed off early. We were a small group do we were able to a bit more on tour. Trip was educational and well done. Highly recommend if you only gave a day for Jerusalem
