About this experience
Jerusalem, known as the 'city surrounded by mountains,' was how King David described his capital in the Book of Psalms. Empires have since disappeared, rulers have changed multiple times, but the mountains, as always, evoke awe. I will guide you through the narrow streets of ancient quarters, share the history of Jerusalem from the times of King David and Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to the present day, and show you the main monuments of the past. You will see the Western Wall, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and trace the steps of Jesus Christ.
What to Expect
Mystery of the Ancient East
We will meet at the Jaffa Gate leading to the Old City. We will pass through all its quarters: Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian, and see many landmarks, including the Western Wall, of course.
In our program:
- Renaissance-era city walls
- Ancient Cardo Street, a Roman-era street excavated during the restoration of the Jewish Quarter in the 1970s.
- Tower of David - a fortress now housing the Jerusalem history museum. I will tell you legends about the citadel and its cultural role in the city's life.
- House of Mark the Evangelist, friend and companion of the Apostle Paul, where the world's oldest hand-painted icon is kept, and Mamluk houses of remarkable architecture.
- Israel's symbol - the golden menorah, a replica of the famous lampstand taken by Roman legionnaires from the Jerusalem Temple. And the thrice-destroyed and restored Hurva synagogue.
Promised Land
We will partially walk along Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus Christ took to the crucifixion site according to Christian tradition, and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. I will tell you about the sacred landmarks and show cult relics. And to view the Old City from a bird's eye view, we will ascend to an observation deck with a stunning view of the ancient quarters and see the Western Wall in the distance.
Who is This Tour For?
This is an introductory tour of Jerusalem, designed for families with children, elderly people, and those who want to cover as much as possible in a short time!
Organizational Details
How the Tour Goes
- Entrance to the observation deck is paid separately - €1.5 per person
- Please note! 1-2 days before the tour, inform the guide of any changes and confirm the tour!
- The tour is conducted on foot. If necessary, public transport and taxis can be used (paid separately).
- Transfer is not included in the tour price and is not provided. You can independently reach the meeting point by taxi or public transport.
- To visit the holy sites, you must be dressed modestly with long sleeves. In long pants or in a dress/skirt covering the knees.
- There will be a break during the tour to use the restroom and buy water/coffee.
- We will see the Western Wall from afar, and after the tour, you can descend to it on your own.
- We will visit the final stations of Via Dolorosa - the path of Jesus Christ.
- Only the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is visited (without the Cuvuklia). Upon your request, we can end the tour at the church, a 6-minute walk from the Jaffa Gate, or you can return with me to the gates through the Christian Quarter, passing by the Vatican Embassy on sacred land, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the local school, library, and hospital along the way.
