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The 15 Best Bethlehem & Jericho Tours

46 tours  ·  from $68

Both towns sit within half an hour of Jerusalem and both are older than it. These 15 cover Manger Square and the grotto beneath the basilica, the descent to Jericho and the Jordan valley, priced and split by half day against full.

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip - From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

1.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,316 reviews · 10 hours · from $118Our pick

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one long, well-organized day. You’ll see Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Itamar, Yoav, Aviv, and Hava are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and careful time management.

“Amazing trip and great tour guide and information given. Highly recommend”

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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Inside the Old City, expect history at walking speed
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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

2.Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 720 reviews · from $121

This full-day coach tour links Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre with Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Church of the Nativity. You get hotel pickup, a professional guide, and entrance fees for $121, but expect crowds, plenty of walking, and possibly a 12-hour day. Guides such as Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Shaked have earned especially warm praise.

“Our guide was very good and knowledgeable, but the tour wasted 2 full hours on tourist trap shops that were ridiculously overpriced. The lunch place was not good either and overpriced even for Israel. It didn’t cover anything we couldn’t see on our own. 3 stars for guide and a/c bus”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem - Mount Scopus gives you the right introduction
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

3.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · from $106

Spend about nine hours touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup and drop-off. See Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Amir, Itamar, Norbert, Abishai, and Yuval Bigio have received praise, though large groups and tight timing can affect the day.

“Tour was exactly as advertised. Guide was great and knowledgeable Would recommend this tour”

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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv - Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity
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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

4.Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk with a local guide through Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherd’s Field, and St. Catherine’s Church. Guides such as Elias, Johnny, George, and Elijah bring the religious sites and modern West Bank setting into focus.

“Tour guide was excellent! Kept strict awareness of all of us to make sure no one was missing. Knowledgeable and very attentive. Nice guy!”

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West Bank Tour from Jerusalem - Ramallah: a look at the West Bank today
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West Bank Tour from Jerusalem

5.West Bank Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $130

Spend about 10 hours exploring the West Bank from Jerusalem, with stops in Ramallah, ancient Jericho, Qasr al-Yahud, and Bethlehem. A Palestinian guide such as Kamal, George, or Housam may add personal insight into daily life and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Lunch, transport, and local guiding are included.

“A very edicational trip filled with a good and varied selection of stops in Palastine - the tour guide was good and informativ but maybe a little bit one sided in his explination regarding the conflict.”

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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only - Gethsemane and Mount Zion: short stops with heavy meaning
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

6.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $115

From Ashdod Port, spend 7 to 10 hours visiting Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned minivan. See the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Church of the Nativity. Guides vary, with Ryan, Nicola, Anet, Avi, and Doron earning especially warm praise. Expect crowds, hills, security checks, and a fast pace.

“Amazing experience. Highly recommend!! The entire tour was outstanding!!We were able to visit every Holy site !!”

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From Tel Aviv: West Bank Day Tour - Jericho, ancient ruins, and Mount of Temptation
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From Tel Aviv: West Bank Day Tour

7.West Bank Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 141 reviews · 12 hours · from $162

Leave Tel Aviv at 6:30 AM for a full day across the West Bank. Visit Qasr el Yahud, ancient Jericho, Ramallah, Bethlehem’s Nativity Church, and the Separation Wall. An English-speaking guide, transport, and lunch are included. Bring your passport, water, snacks, and clothing covering your arms and knees.

“it was a very memorable and pleasant experience, all thanks to our guide talmud, he was incredible and an absolute pleasure to meet! saw so much and learnt a lot too, was made sure we were all fed well. i would love to do this tour again when i get the chance, the tour was beautiful!!!!!”

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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip - Mt. Scopus and the first view of Jerusalem
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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

8.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

From Ashdod Port, a Bein Harim guide takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. You’ll see Mt. Scopus, the Western Wall, the Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre Church, and Bethlehem’s Nativity Church. Guides have included Avi and George. Bring your passport, water, hat, and comfortable shoes.

“De excursie is geannuleerd door de onveilige situatie in israel.”

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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem - Crossing into Bethlehem with a second guide
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

9.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 109 reviews · from $125

Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Qasr El Yahud on a guided nine-hour coach tour. Visit Zacchaeus’ Tree, the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, and the Jordan River baptism site. Expect hotel pickup, a possible vehicle change at the Bethlehem border, and a Palestinian guide in Bethlehem.

“Our day trip to Bethlehem with Bein Harim Tours was one of the most memorable tours we've taken. It was very efficiently organized and we were able to visit all the important sites and venues in Bethlehem and had also enough time to shop. TRead more”

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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Jericho, the City of Palm Trees
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

10.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $135

Travel from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Qasr El Yahud on an 11-hour guided trip. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, Zacchaeus’ Tree, and the Jordan River baptism site. Guides such as Itamar and Miriam explain the religious stories and local history. Expect border formalities, a possible vehicle change, and a long day.

“The morning started out with the company leaving 7 people stranded in a park with no tour bus after picking us up at our hotel. After calling into the office the company sent taxi's for us to catch up to the tour bus. They did not convey ,in any way, that they were sorry. They made me feel like it was my fault.”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem - Mount Scopus and the first view of Jerusalem
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem

11.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 65 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Spend 10 hours touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach. See Mount Scopus, the Kidron Valley, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Byzantine Cardo, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides may include Ayal, Asaf, Eyal, or Jorge, with Bethlehem led by a Palestinian guide.

“Eyal, Jorge and co. are the best! Took their time explaining the history behind holy sites, waited patiently for those of us falling behind from the walk, and their recommended restaurant stop is excellent (would highly recommend the falafel sandwich!). Will definitely book from them again in the future.”

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Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour - Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod - Church of the Nativity: The Main Reason to Go
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Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour – Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod

12.Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour – Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews

This 3 to 5 hour private Bethlehem tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local Bethlehem guide. Visit the Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine’s Church, Shepherd’s Field, the Milk Grotto, Bethlehem’s Old City, and an olive wood workshop. Guides such as Dia, Ahmad, and Abad are praised for warm, clear explanations.

“Our tour guides in Bethlehem were very kind and could not do enough for us. And, seeing the West Bank, it’s current political state and it’s religious history, was an important part of our trip to Israel.”

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West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv - Jericho, the ancient city with limited time
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West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv

13.West Bank Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $140

Travel from Tel Aviv into the West Bank with a guide such as Isaac, visiting the Jordan River baptism site, ancient Jericho, Ramallah, Yasser Arafat’s tomb, Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, and Banksy’s wall art. Lunch and transport are included. Bring your original passport and dress modestly for sacred places.

“It is not easy to create a narrative around Palestine that is not too bias by the conflict with Israel and all the horrible things Palestinians have suffered and continue suffering, but the guide we had during this tour did a great job. The story he told across Ramallah, BethlehemRead more”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem - Starting above Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem

14.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $118

Spend about eight hours visiting Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, and Mount Zion, then cross into Bethlehem with a local guide. Hotel pickup, transport, and guiding are included for $118, but bring your passport, water, and patience for cobblestones and border delays.

“Both the Jerusalem and Bethlehem guides were great.The tour was everything I hoped for. Lunch was at Rachael's Kebbutz which was fantastic and great value .”

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Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv

15.Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $95

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a guide such as Yoav, Aviv, or Itamar, depending on the departure. See the Mount of Olives, Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Nativity, and Shepherd-related sites. Expect a fast, full day with up to 40 people, walking, border formalities, and limited time at each stop.

“This is a not-to-miss tour if you are in Israel. Yo Av, the tour guide, and Isaac, the driver, truly looked after us and made sure we stayed on schedule and gave cultural insights on the Israeli and Palestinian way of life. YoAv even helpfully intervened with a merchant in the Muslim Quarter to make sure that we purchased a BYU Jerusalem t-shirt at a fair and reasonable price!”

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