Jerusalem Tour: Old City Highlights

Embark on a captivating day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where you’ll explore ancient sites and visit the Holocaust Museum. Discover the city’s religious landmarks and learn about the history of the Jewish people during World War II.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden - Take in views of the Old City from Mount Scopus
  • Garden of Gethsemane - Explore the Garden of Gethsemane
  • Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony) - Pass by the Church of All Nations
  • Kidron Valley - Enjoy views of the Kidron Valley
  • Old City of Jerusalem - Stroll through the Old…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Start your full-day tour of Jerusalem with a stunning panoramic view of the city’s skyline from the Mount of Scopus.
Enter the Old City through the 500-year-old walls at Zion Gate and stroll into the Armenian Quarter. In the Jewish Quarter, discover the Byzantine-era Cardo and take a moment at the revered Western Wall. From there, follow the path…

Location
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
Mount Scopus, Hebrew University Campus
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Esimisrael
Apr 29, 2026
Seamless, Educational, and Breathtaking: A Must-Do Tour! - 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.
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Compass13127579544
Feb 1, 2026
An excursion that we were lucky enough to attend - 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.
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562anjap
Dec 27, 2025
Great guide makes tour even better - 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.
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Culture13109579381
Dec 5, 2025
Udi the best tour guide in Israel - 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
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Viktorijap246
Nov 22, 2025
highly recommended - 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!
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822andrejv
Nov 16, 2025
Perfect! - 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!
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Jovan_d
Nov 2, 2025
Great Guide and great... - Great Guide and great Explanations, the Tour was very interesting. A lot of Impressions during the Day!
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Carol_k
Jun 6, 2025
Great trip to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv - 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
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Beth_h
Sep 16, 2025
Great guide but tour could have been better... - 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.
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Alice_a
Feb 6, 2026
Not what was in the description - 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….
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