4-Hour Walking Tour of Bethlehem with Banksy and Nativity Church

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the famous graffiti by Banksy
• 02 Mingle with locals in Bethlehem's old market, Star Street, and Manger Square
• 03 Taste traditional Bethlehem food or dessert such as falafel, shawarma, or knafeh
• 04 Visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born
• 05 See the Milk Grotto and stop by a local art gallery

Walk through the old city of Bethlehem from bus station 231 to see the famous graffiti by Banksy and explore Star Street, the original entrance to the city. Mingle with locals in the old market and Manger Square, and taste traditional food or dessert such as falafel, shawarma, or knafeh. Visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, admire a fourth-century mosaic, and continue to the Milk Grotto before stopping at an art gallery and enjoying a coffee.

Visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, admire a fourth-century mosaic, and continue to the Milk Grotto before stopping at an art gallery and enjoying a coffee.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bethlehem

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bethlehem Old City Walk with Banksy and Nativity Church

• Meet your guide at bus station 231 in Bethlehem.
• Walk to see the Banksy graffiti and hotel.
• Stroll through the old market, Star Street, and Manger Square.
• Taste some traditional food or dessert.
• Visit the Church of the Nativity.
• Visit the Milk Grotto.
• Stop by an art gallery.
• Return to the bus stop.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Licensed step-on guide

What's Not Included

• Fees
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Hat and sunglasses
• Good trainers or sandals

Know before you go

• Catch bus 231 from Damascus Gate, which takes you directly to Bethlehem. The fare is less than 10 shekels. The bus runs every 30 minutes, and it takes around 30 minutes to reach the last bus station in Bethlehem.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bethlehem

Tour start

Bethlehem

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.