Israel · Archaeology

1-Hour Jerusalem Archaeological Park Tour with Temple Mount Sites

1 Hour Round trip from Jerusalem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Umayyad Palace from the early Muslim period of the late 7th century
02 See Roman artifacts dating back to the 2nd century
03 Walk along the Southern Wall to the historic Hulda Gates
04 Visit Robinson's Arch, the monumental staircase entrance to Temple Mount

Walk through the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and learn about the city's rich culture and history. Explore the Umayyad Palace and continue to the south-western corner of Temple Mount, an area filled with fascinating archaeological findings from the early periods of Jerusalem's history. This short guided tour also takes you along the Southern Wall to the Hulda Gates and to Robinson's Arch, revealing key layers of Jerusalem's past.

Explore the Umayyad Palace, a palace built in the 7th century CE during the early Islamic period, featuring a uniquely designed staircase, remains from the First Temple, and many ritual baths.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Jerusalem

Languages English, Hebrew, Yiddish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Temple Mount Highlights

Arrive at the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and meet your tour guide.
Explore the Umayyad Palace, a palace built in the 7th century CE during the early Islamic period, featuring a uniquely designed staircase, remains from the First Temple, and many ritual baths. Also see Roman findings from the 7th century CE.
Walk along the Southern Wall toward the Hulda Gates, one of the gates of the Old City of Jerusalem that led to the main Temple compound through the Byzantine period.
Continue to the south-western corner of Temple Mount, an ancient temple area used to perform sacred rituals.
Visit Robinson's Arch, a monumental staircase supported by an unusually wide stone arch that leads up to a gate into the Temple Mount.