Israel · Religious & Spiritual

7-Hour Jerusalem Religious Tour with Old City Sacred Sites

7 Hours Round trip from Jerusalem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Jaffa Gate, one of the eight gates of Jerusalem's Old City
  • 02 Explore the Rampart Walks through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
  • 03 Visit Temple Mount, a holy site revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
  • 04 See the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, associated with the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus

Explore Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world, on this 7-hour tour through its most revered religious and historic landmarks. Discover sites that reflect the city's deep cultural significance and its importance to the major monotheistic religions, including Jaffa Gate, the Rampart Walks, Dormition Abbey, Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This journey offers a meaningful introduction to Jerusalem's sacred heritage and tumultuous past.

Arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Jerusalem
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Jerusalem Old City and Sacred Sites Tour

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour.

  • Visit Jaffa Gate, one of the eight gates of the Old City.

  • Explore the Tower of David, one of the emblematic buildings of Jerusalem, built on the remains of the defensive towers of the Palace of Herod the Great.

  • Stroll along the Rampart Walks, which cover the Armenian Quarter and end at the Jewish Quarter before the Dung Gate.

  • Discover David's Tomb, a site considered by some to be the burial place of the biblical King David of Israel.

  • See Dormition Abbey, the marvellous church owned by the German Benedictine Order, where Mary, Jesus's mother, ended her worldly existence.

  • Pay a visit to the Roman Cardo, the main street of the ancient city where most commercial and social activities took place.

  • Witness the Broad Wall, an ancient defensive wall in the Old City of Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter.

  • Walk through the Kotel, or Wailing Wall, an ancient limestone wall where Jews have been praying for centuries.

  • Explore the Temple Mount, a hill located in the Old City of Jerusalem that has been venerated as a holy site in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike for thousands of years.

  • Enjoy the Mount of Olives, one of the most prominent sites mentioned in the Holy Scriptures.

  • See Gethsemane/Church of All Nations, a Roman Catholic church located on the Mount of Olives in East Jerusalem.

  • Arrive at the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives and believed to be the burial place of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

  • Proceed to Dolorosa Street, a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem that Jesus took, forced by the Romans, on the way to his crucifixion.

  • Arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

End of the tour.

Tower of David, Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives

Where this trip takes you

Tower of David, Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jerusalem 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch

  • Entrance fees

  • Experienced English-speaking Jerusalem tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jerusalem, Israel
Tour start
Jerusalem, Israel
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Jerusalem.

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