Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Jerusalem's Old City
- Visit the Church of the Nativity
- Walk the Via Dolorosa
- See the Western Wall
- Experience Bethlehem's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Jerusalem's Old City
- Visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Transportation between Jerusalem and Bethlehem
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
View the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus
Pass by: See Garden of Gethsemane
Pass by: See the Church of All Nations
Pass by: Pass through the Kidron Valley
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo
Visit the Western (wailing) Wall
Visit the Christian Quarter
Visit some of the Stations of the Cross ( Via Dolorosa)
Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Christ
Visit the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem
If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible; some walking involved.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a valid passport for border crossing into Bethlehem.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- A current valid passport is required for visit Bethlehem
- 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
- The tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Traveler reviews
GREAT experience in the Holy Land
amazing experience. bring comfortable shoe, water and snacks, wear appropriate clothing and you'll have a blast
Beautiful day in the Holy land
I’m a bit of a history enthusiast, so I thought I knew a bit what to expect, but of course the experience was so much better than what I had expected. The tour guides Tcahi and George were fantastic, friendly and made the entire day unforgettable. If you are going to visit Jerusalem and Betlehem, these are the guys you want to take you around.
Jerusalem tour
My tour guide was Zahi Shaked. Had an awesome experience to say the least! Zahi was funny, informative, and professional. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour experience. Thanks again for the tour. Lehayim!
Bethlehem Tour – a disaster disguised as a pilgrimage. This trip was nothing short of a disappointment.
Bethlehem Tour – a terrible disaster disguised as a pilgrimage. This trip was nothing short of a disappointment. What should have been a spiritual and peaceful experience turned into an overpriced shopping marathon. We spent hours in souvenir shops with sellers aggressively pushing us to buy things we didn’t want. Lunch was at a place serving pre-made, overpriced food, with no alternative options provided. The driver failed to warn us about a dangerous pothole at the Bethlehem checkpoint — the bus went over it so harshly that it caused chest pain and left several of us shaken. When I felt physically ill and asked for a break, the guide completely ignored me. There was no care or concern for passenger wellbeing. The whole tour felt commercialised and money-driven, not like a genuine pilgrimage at all.
Itamar was so much fun! He was super knowledgeable, very personable, funny, popular with the locals on tour ( people wer
Itamar was so much fun! He was super knowledgeable, very personable, funny, popular with the locals on tour ( people were smiling and greeting him everywhere we went- it was wonderful to see the Israelis happy to be out in the city working again & hosting tourists). Jerusalem was not very crowded due to resolving war- but that was to out benefit to have more of the city to ourselves. We were able to see so many things on the bus/walk tour that would have taken us days on our own. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to get the most comprehensive introduction to Jerusalem:) If Itamar is available for any tour I would go with him. The only disappointment was they cancelled the Bethlehem part of the tour ( due to the war). I am Catholic & really wanted to see the birth place of Jesus. I hired a private guide which is basically the only way to travel safely at this time) ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇱🍀🙏