About this experience
Jerusalem for Jews is the place where the Divine presence manifests most fully on earth, and the Foundation Stone on the Temple Mount is the starting point of the creation of the world. Walking through the ancient quarters of the sacred city, you will learn about the origins of Judaism, its principles, dogmas, and commandments. You will understand the main currents and touch upon Jewish mysticism. And your guide will be the application installed on your smartphone.
What to Expect
Many historians and theologians consider Judaism the oldest monotheistic religion existing in our time—of course, the depth and complexity of this belief do not need to be discussed. Nevertheless, on the audio tour, you will come a step closer to understanding the essence of Judaism and the peculiarities of its directions.
You will start your journey from the Jaffa Gate and walk through the entire Jewish Quarter. Learn about the sacred role of the Temple Mount (Moriah) and the legendary Foundation Stone, which is considered the cornerstone of creation in Judaism. Decrypt the symbolism of the Western Wall and find its “alternative.” You will also stroll through the Roman Cardo street, one of the main streets in the Old City.
During the audio tour, you will hear about the emergence of the first religion in the series of Abrahamic religions and realize that in Judaism, the spiritual is not separated from the worldly, as you listen about the strict rules of following the commandments. You will better understand the purpose of such institutions as synagogues and yeshivas. Learn the difference between Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox Jews, who are the reformers and conservatives, Hasidim and Chabadniks. Find out the explanation for their special appearance and why the snail “heliczón” is so important.
Additionally, you will touch upon the esoteric tradition in Judaism with the example of the Kabbalists' door riddle and get acquainted with such a numerological branch as gematria.
As a bonus, we have added tips to the audio tour: where is the tastiest cafe in the Old City and a list with the schedule of interesting museums that you will come across on the route.
In the audio tour program: Old City, Tower of David, Jewish Quarter, Mount Moriah (Temple), fragments of Robinson's Arch, and much more.
Organizational Details
How the Audio Tour Works
- After booking and paying for the tour, you will receive a link to the application and the tour download via email and SMS.
- Register in the application, activate the received code.
- The application will show where the tour starts and, with the help of built-in maps, will guide you through the entire route.
- You can go on the tour any day and time.
- You can take the tour without the internet: for this, you need to download it.
Important
- The tour takes place without a guide's participation using a mobile application.
- Bring headphones and a charged smartphone with you.
- When ordering 1 ticket, you can download the tour on 1 smartphone; if you want to download the tour on 2 smartphones and more, order the necessary number of tickets.
