City of David Underground Jerusalem Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Jerusalem's City of David
- Discover the Underground Jerusalem tunnels
- Learn about Jerusalem's rich history
- Experience archaeological sites firsthand
- Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the City of David National Park
- Exploration of the Underground Jerusalem tunnels
- Transportation to and from the tour site
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
View the Old city from Mount Scopus
Pass by: See the Kidron valley
Pass by: View the Garden of Gethsemane
Visit the Zion Gate
Visit the Old City of Jerusalem
Walk in the Armenian Quarter
Visit the Jewish Quarter
Visit the Byzantine Cardo
Visit the Western (Wailing) wall
Visit the ongoing excavations and Warren
Visit King David's tomb
Visit the Sepharadic Synagogues
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods may be restricted.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you're comfortable with moderate physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
- A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- In case the visit to the Spanish synagogues is not possible, we will visit the Hurva Synagogue instead
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Traveler reviews
Outstanding experience.
Absolutely outstanding tour. The sites are of course incredible, but the Bein Harim guides are what make these tours even more special. Danny B is a wealth of knowledge, patient and kind. I couldn't recommend these guys enough. ❤️
Learned so much about City of David!
Great tour guide who did an excellent job! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour! And I’d recommend to anyone who can walk and stand for 8 hours!
A lot of history explained and a short underground walk - quite amazing really!
A fascinating underground walk where you walk where 1st century pilgrims walked. Currently it only goes at 2 pm and lasts 1 1/2 hours. Much of the time is above ground or in an archeological site, but you get about a 15-20 minute trip in a skinny, low underground tunnel and you get to see the foundations stones of the retaining wall for the temple mount below street level. You don't walk on the wide stone steps where they are still excavating. Those you can only walk a short distance and then it is blocked. This tour starts about 1/2 way between the Pool of Siloam and the southern wall of the temple mount and then ascends up to the southern wall. You end up coming out in the Davidson archeological park near the south west corner of the temple mount down on street level.
Awesome guide, good pace, and informative!
Daniel was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He kept the tour timing on track while still answering questions. It was very informative and fun!
Daniel “City of David” tour guide
Daniel was an excellent tour guide and provided comprehensive information on each site visited. In addition, he was able to answer every question directed to him. I would certainly recommend him as a tour guide to anything in Jerusalem.