Jerusalem Full-Day Tour: Uncover Ancient History and Personal Connections
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17 Ratings
Jerusalem
Uncover the ancient history and personal connections of Jerusalem on a full-day tour. Experience the birthplace of monotheism and explore the unique stories and places intertwined in the Old City.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jaffa Gate - We decrypt this eventful place, from the construction of the ramparts in the 16th century to the breach in the wall 100 years ago and the current affair of the Jaffa Gate Hostels
What's Included
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entry to the Hurva Synagogue (adults 20NIS; children 10NIS)
Additional Information
The Old City of Jerusalem is a unique historical places with so many stories and places intertwined. I will decrypt them for you so that you can experience the unique feeling of visiting the birthplace of monotheism, a place full of history, drama, miracles even up to today.
And I will make sure the place resonates with your personal history. Indeed, Jerusalem Old City is not just a sight seeing tour; it connects everyone with his/her life history, whatever ones roots are.
Jerusalem is waiting for you :)
- The Old City of Jerusalem is rugged; good shoes are a must. And the Middle East sun is unforgiving, so you will need a hat, and water (can be bought on the way).
Location
Yaacov Wilk - Tour Guide in Israel
We meet at the Tourist Information Office, 20m inside Jaffa Gate, the west entrance to Jerusalem Old City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(17 Ratings)
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Elizabethgg7868if
Oct 7, 2023
Amazing Experience - Highly Recommend! - My spouse and I went on a full day walking tour of Old City Jerusalem during our recent trip to Israel and it was, by far, the highlight of our entire trip. Shlomo is an incredibly knowledgable, organized, and accommodating guide. Before the tour even started, he asked us our interests so that he could customize our time together in order to maximize our experience. He has a knack for connecting with visitors of any background and works hard to make sure everyone is having a great experience. He is an A+ guide and would be a perfect choice for anyone looking for a tour guide on their next trip to Israel!
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106pieterk
Apr 7, 2023
An exceptional tour guide - Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide who managed to show us a lot in a relatively short time span. He provided us with excellent and very interesting historical information and put historical events in a clear context. We highly recommend Shlomo.
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421nataliyan
Mar 4, 2023
Exceptional value and super educational - Shlomo was very precise in his instructions prior to the tour. Great communication. As for the tour itself, he was prompt, knowledgeable and showed us places that we would have never been able to find on our own. He really enjoys what he does and it shows. We also felt way more informed and knowledgeable after the tour. The value for the amount of time spent on this tour was exceptional. Would highly recommend Shlomo to anybody who wants to learn more about Jerusalem.
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Sherry
Feb 28, 2023
Incredible historical tour guide - I had an incredible tour with Shlomo through the Old City. He has an incredible grasp of history, the multiple religions that shaped the region, and is an easy going person to walk around with. If/when I come back I will definitely book round 2. He was also super helpful on travel advice for other questions I had for the country, above and beyond in service.
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Nathanj894
Jan 5, 2023
A rich and bespoke tour through Jerusalem - We spent two weeks in Israel and feel like we “saw it all”; our day with Shlomo was genuinely the highlight. Shlomo gets rave reviews because every tour is bespoke (i.e., religion, history, or politics - you decide). He bounces around 1,000s of years of history in a way that’s logical and easy to follow, and reinforces the points with questions to make you think. It was like a college lecture from everyone’s favourite professor.
Thank you, Shlomo - we appreciate you!
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Marionap2013
Jan 3, 2023
Knowledgeable guide - Shlomo is one of the best guides we have ever had. He is experienced and knowledgeable, and a great story teller. He is amiable, flexible and serious. We will for sure pass on his contact to all our friends who visit Jerusalem.
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837chasb
Dec 1, 2022
A great day with a great guide. - What a wonderful day! Mr. Cohen was a delightful guide. He clearly knows a lot about the Old City and past an present. He put a lot of what we were looking at in the context of the tumultuous history of the Levant, Palestine and Israel. I came away with fuller knowledge of the area.
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Danielsr4946wz
Nov 16, 2022
Very Nice Half Day Tour! - Shlomo was very knowledgable about the Old City of Jerusalem during our half-day tour. He took us to see the sites we wanted to see and showed us some additional smaller sites along the way. Well worth it.
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Darren
Oct 30, 2022
I highly recommend Shlomo as your Jerusalem tour guide! - On Oct. 20th, 2022, Shlomo Cohen took us on a full-day guided tour of the old city of Jerusalem, starting from Mount of Olives. He was very knowledgeable and showed us all the important Christian, Jewish & Muslim sites. It was very interesting. Shlomo is a great guide and a really nice person to spend the day with. I can highly recommend him.
Thank you, Shlomo!
Darren & Brandee
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668sharig
Oct 18, 2022
Great with Family Groups! - Shlomo is personable, knowledgeable, and thoroughly delightful. I thought we were going to have a typical tour highlighting all the areas we know best. But Shlomo brought an unusual perspective and observation to the old city and its history. We were a multi-generational group, and Shlomo was sensitive to our pace, our questions, and our interest in learning something new. He handled all tasks with professionalism and kindness. Thank you, Shlomo Cohen for a wonderful day!
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