Fun tour group with hats at Jerusalem viewpoint

Holy City of Jerusalem
& Bethlehem

9–11 hours Jerusalem & Bethlehem 5.0 (6 reviews)

Tour Description

The best way to experience the holy city of Jerusalem is with a private tour, which will allow you to understand its complexity, learn about its rich history, experience the archaeology and feel the culture.

This tour starts with a unique visit to Bethlehem and the Nativity Church. That way we follow Jesus in the most important stations of his life, starting at the place of his birth, then the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane, followed by the stations of the Cross, and finally the Holy Sepulchre.

The tours are guided by Daniel or by his handpicked partners - all professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles. Available in 12+ languages.

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Itinerary

Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

One of the oldest working churches in existence. Built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. Inside, fourteen silver stars mark the exact spot of Jesus' birth.

Mount of Olives

The most beautiful viewpoint of Jerusalem - the perfect place to learn about the city's history and the traditions of the main religions.

Garden of Gethsemane

Where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Ancient olive trees still stand in this sacred garden.

Old City of Jerusalem

Walk inside the walls and discover its ancient history while passing through all 4 quarters, visiting the holiest sites in the world.

Western Wall

The holiest place for all Jews. Learn why this wall is holy and which traditions are related to it.

The Way of the Cross – Via Dolorosa

Walk the stations of the cross, following the path of Jesus to Calvary.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The holiest site for almost all Christian denominations. Where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.

📝 The itinerary might change due to schedule constraints as well as other reasons. It can also be customized according to your wishes.

Reviews

"Excellent tour and tour guide! Organized, efficient, and highly recommended!"

Day #1 with my private tour with Eli! He met me at my hotel and we began our journey to Bethlehem. Everything was organized and efficient. There is a bit of a procedure because Israelis aren't allowed to enter area A. Seeing the Church of the Nativity was breathtaking. I am so glad I made time to see this. Heading back into Jerusalem, it was my second time through the Quarters and Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Eli was great about checking in with me: did I want to skip this place, am I hungry, do I need water, do I need to use the bathroom, etc. We moved at an accelerated pace because I had seen many of the sites. There were some sites I had not seen before so Eli brought me to them. We made our way to the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane. Each place was full of history and Eli covered it in detail without overwhelming me with facts.

dhuypham

April 2025

Jerusalem & Bethlehem

"Favorite tour of my life"

Hi, we had a great experience working with Daniel and going on the tour led by Eli. Eli was very knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. He also was our driver. I learned a ton of facts about Israeli history, current events and demographics, about things from water desalination projects to the efforts of local Christians to revive the endangered language of Aramaic, spoken by Jesus. We saw numerous churches and archaeological sites. It was inspiring and my favorite tour in my life.

Ed K

November 2025

Jerusalem & Bethlehem

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