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Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv
4.5(11)Tel Aviv4 hours
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$49 / person
Location
Tel Aviv, Israel
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 11 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 25
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Tourist Israel
Meeting point
Kaufmann St 2
Description
If you’re looking for a moving and inspiring day trip, join our Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv. Walk through Jerusalem’s Old City with a local guide and experience its profound history and spirituality firsthand. Stand at the Western Wall, a place of deep devotion and prayer for Jews. Follow the Via Dolorosa tracing the steps of Jesus, and enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site revered around the world. Your guide will share rich insights and hidden details that bring Jerusalem’s past to life.
Our half-day morning tour departs from Tel Aviv and drops off in Jerusalem, offering a seamless, guided journey through one of the world’s most historic and spiritually significant cities.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
6:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 0–97)
$49
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Itinerary
60 min
Pick up from Tel Aviv
Old City of Jerusalem
60 min
Enter Jaffa Gate and stroll through the Old City
Enter all 4 quarters and admire the significance of each: Jewish, Christian, Armenian, and Muslim
Western Wall
60 min
Stop at the Western Wall
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
60 min
Walk along Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jaffa Gate
Pass by
Tour ends in Jerusalem (note: return transfer to Tel Aviv is not included)
What's included
Included
Transportation from Tel Aviv
Hand-picked expert tour guide
Not included
Return transfer to Tel Aviv
Meals & Drinks
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
11 reviews
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How it compares in Tel Aviv
Starting price $49 is 62% below the typical $130 for tours of similar length in Tel Aviv
Excurgo comparison of 430 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour includes several hours of walking, and there will be some stairs and uneven ground. If you have limited mobility, please get in touch with us about arranging an alternate touring option
The tour picks up from Tel Aviv, but only ends in Jerusalem
The tour will not be dropping off in Tel Aviv, and therefore, luggage storage is not available, so please plan accordingly
Modest dress is obligatory for visits to the Old City’s holy sites. Please wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv take?
Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Tel Aviv experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 AM.
Can I cancel Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Kaufmann St 2. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
This tour includes several hours of walking, and there will be some stairs and uneven ground. If you have limited mobility, please get in touch with us about arranging an alternate touring option
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Jerusalem Old City Half-Day Tour from Tel Aviv worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Israel.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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daliat511
August 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Jerusalem walking tour
Amazing tour guide and super knowledgeable!! Would for sure book again!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that your guide’s knowledge made your Old City walking tour such a memorable experience. There’s so much history and meaning within Jerusalem’s Old City, and having the right guide can truly bring it all to life.
Knowing you’d choose to tour with us again means a great deal. We’d love to welcome you back to explore more of Israel with Tourist Israel!
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marcbQ5552QD
August 21, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing short tour
Guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Fascinating short tour of all the quarters of the old city. A must for anyone that has limited time in Jerusalem.
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monicadey15
July 29, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Informative tour!
This was a great half-day tour in Jerusalem. We were picked up on time in Tel Aviv and then brought to Jerusalem, where we met our guide. His tour was fair, balanced, and informative – he described the city's complicated history from the perspectives of different kinds of residents and religious groups. And then, since we did the half-day tour, we had the rest of the day to explore Jerusalem on our own. This was exactly what we were looking for! Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that our half-day tour met your expectations with an on-time pickup, fair and balanced guidance, and enough time for self-exploration. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to your next visit!
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Paulina_L
February 15, 2023 · via Viator
5* experience
Lovely experience. It was a good length of walk and we saw all the most important places in Old City . Our guide was very informative and helpful. Definitely would recommend this to a friend .
1 people found this helpful
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abbyr913
February 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Fun and informative walk of Jerusalem!
We had so much fun on the tour! Our guide, Allen, was very knowledgeable and organized, and very nice as well! We wished that time would have allowed us to do a full day tour because it was such a great experience.
Operator response
Hi abbyr913, thanks for reviewing your tour with Allan. We're glad that you had an enjoyable and informative tour and hope you'll join us again for a full day tour!
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Coza
September 24, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
A great walk around the city of Jerusalem
We had an enjoyable walk around the wonderful old city of Jerusalem. Our guide Allen was a fantastic host and very knowledgeable in the history of Jerusalem, I would recommend this tour if you are only here for a short time, it will allow you to orientate your way around the city.
3 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you, Coza, for your review of our Jerusalem Half Day Walking Tour. We're glad to hear that Allen was a wonderful guide and helped you learn and understand the fascinating history of Jerusalem. We agree that Jerusalem is a large city with a lot to see, and we hope that this tour did help you orient yourself so that you were able to explore it even more in-depth. We hope you'll join us again!
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968serenaf
September 18, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Enjoyed!
We enjoyed our half day walking tour of Jerusalem! Our guide Rom was very knowledgeable. The ability to get picked up in Tel Aviv and dropped off in Jerusalem without having to worry about our luggage was a huge plus.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Many thanks, 968serenaf, for your review of our half day Jerusalem walking tour! We're so happy to hear that Rom was knowledgable, informative and friendly.
Thanks for choosing to book with Tourist Israel, we hope you will join us again on further tours!
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dynamojay
August 29, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
A fantastic view of an amazing city!
Really happy with the tour, it showed the main attractions as well as some areas less visited by the tourists. Also had some awesome spots for food. Overall the tour was a fantastic experience and the tour guide Zahi made it very special.
Operator response
Thanks, dynamojay, for your review!
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our walking tour in Jerusalem and that you found the tour informative, engaging and that you were able to find some local food spots along the way!
Thanks for your kind words about Zahi your guide, and for choosing Tourist Israel!
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Sue W
July 27, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Absolute horror day out, dumped in Jerusalem to mark our own way back to Telaviv! Beware!
Booked 2 tours , first went brilliant, on the second we were collected in Telaviv at 6.30 taken-on a coach with others to Jerusalem, did the 3 hour walking tour,with Sivan, which wasn’t very enjoyable and we spent a lot of time waiting/looking for others and whilst he was knowledgable and very nice he wasn’t very good as a guide and many got bored with his delivery. when the walking tour was over, he said he was taking the others off elsewhere and we had to make our own way back !! We were totally shocked and explained no where on our tickets did it say we would not be taken back to Tel Aviv his response was for us to phone the tour operator and complain and offered to show us the local bus stop in Jerusalem, obviously we were very upset and panicked a bit as all Public transport stops in the afternoon on Friday., we managed to get an expensive Taxi to the train station to find the Trains, were not running and no one around for information, luckily we walked over to the main bus station where we managed to get a bus to Tel aviv, and then a taxi back to our hotel, in Telaviv . A very expensive and stressful day out.
When I got back the phone we tried to phone the operator and have emailed them with no reply as yet, as we checked all our tickets again and it definitely says we will be collected and transported on air conditioned vehicles and no where on any tickets does it says we would not be returned to our pick up point, the other tour with the same company 2 days before brought us back to the pick up point, and no one at any time said anything until we were left in Jerusalem.
As a another note. When we got to Telaviv main bus station, None of the men at the bus stations was in any way helpful they just waved us away, thankfully a lady in a clothes shop was brilliant and saved us.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you, Sue W, for taking the time to share your feedback. We are disappointed to hear your feedback, and offer our apologies for any unpleasantness. It is important to note that our 3-hour walking tour of Jerusalem clearly indicates that it ends in Jerusalem only. It is written both on our website and on the booking confirmation. I have copied the exact tour details below as per our website:
-Pick up from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
-Enjoy a guided tour of the Old City of Jerusalem visiting major highlights of the city
-Walk the Via Dolorosa, stations of the cross in the Christian quarter
-Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which according to traditions dates back to at least the 4th century
-View the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter
-Explore the four distinct quarters of the city, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian
-Feel the culture and vibe of this historical city
-Walking Tour ends in Jerusalem
We are glad to know that Sivan was helpful in getting you to the bus stop and are glad you were able to get you way back to Tel Aviv. We are sorry to hear that this was unclear and confusing, but this tour is only intended to end in Jerusalem, and never includes a return to Tel Aviv.
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Twing170
July 10, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Very impressed
Our tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem was all we had hoped for. Well organised with well informed guides. We are well into our 70’s but didn’t struggle with the walking.
Operator response
Thank you, Twing170, for your review!
We are so happy to know you were impressed with the experience and found the tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem well organized and informative.
It sounds like it was a meaningful and special walking tour and we are so thrilled you chose to share your experience with us! Thanks for booking with Tourist Israel, we hope to see you again on future tours!
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