Israel · Walking Tours

Full-Day Jerusalem Walking Tour with Damascus Gate and Zedekiah's Cave

1 Day Round trip from Jerusalem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk along the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Old City and see landmarks tied to its modern history
  • 02 Visit Damascus Gate, built by Hadrian in the 2nd century at the site of the Roman Forum
  • 03 Hear Biblical stories inside Zedekiah's Cave and continue along the Lion's Gate ramparts
  • 04 Follow the Kidron Valley past the tombs of Avshalom and Zacharia
  • 05 End at the Western Wall Tunnel, which reveals the hidden northern stretch of the Wall

Tour the Old City of Jerusalem and trace its history from David's times through the era of Jesus and up to modern times. Visit Damascus Gate, Zedekiah's Cave, the tombs of Avshalom and Zacharia, and the Southern Wall Excavation Park on this walking tour, ending at the Western Wall Tunnel.

End the tour with a visit to the Western Wall Tunnel, which exposes the Western Wall from where the traditional open-air prayer site ends up to the Wall's northern end.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Jerusalem
Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Damascus Gate, Zedekiah's Cave and the Western Wall Tunnel

  • Start the tour at the ramparts on the northern side.

  • Walk along the ancient walls of Jerusalem's Old City and view the various historical buildings that are integral to the city's modern history.

  • Visit Damascus Gate, built by Hadrian in the 2nd century. Like the triumphal arches found in European cities such as Rome and Paris, this gate once stood at the Roman Forum inside the town.

  • Explore the architecture and dynamics of the city from below.

  • Go to Zedekiah's Cave to hear the Biblical stories, then continue to the Lion's Gate ramparts.

  • Walk along the Kidron Valley and visit the tombs of Avshalom and Zacharia.

  • Visit David's supposed palace, walk through Hezekiah's tunnel, see the Siloam Pool, and walk up the steps that hundreds of thousands walked upon 2,000 years ago during their pilgrimage to the holy Temple.

  • Explore the Southern Wall Excavation Park (optional).

  • End the tour with a visit to the Western Wall Tunnel, which exposes the Western Wall from where the traditional open-air prayer site ends up to the Wall's northern end.

Damascus Gate, Zedekiah's Cave, Kidron Valley, Western Wall Tunnel

Where this trip takes you

Damascus Gate, Zedekiah's Cave, Kidron Valley, Western Wall Tunnel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jerusalem 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Jerusalem tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Food

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

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 1 day finishes where it began, in Jerusalem.

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