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The 15 Best Old City Tours in Jerusalem

45 tours  ·  from $7

Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters inside one wall, with the Western Wall and the Holy Sepulchre a few minutes apart. These 15 differ on how long they take, how much of the Temple Mount they can reach and whether you walk it in a group or with your own guide.

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour - The morning ride through the Judean Hills
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

1.Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 389 reviews · 10 hours · from $133Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with a guide such as Liat, Ezer, or Sigal. See Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Cardo, then float in the Dead Sea. Expect a full, tightly timed day with little independent time.

“The guide (Amin) delivered all the information about Israel, being fun and interesting. Great tour, great places to visit. I really recommend the tour!”

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Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City - Meeting at Jaffa Gate and entering the four quarters
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Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

2.Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend four hours walking Jerusalem’s Old City from Jaffa Gate with an English-speaking guide such as Tania, Shahar, or Yoni. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and, when open, Temple Mount. Expect religious context, Biblical stories, steep lanes, and plenty of walking for $57.

“Great guy, proffesional and funny. Had a great tour!”

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Best seller! Jerusalem old city four quarters tour - Starting at Jaffa Gate and entering the four quarters
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Best seller! Jerusalem old city four quarters tour

3.Best seller! Jerusalem old city four quarters tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews Top rated

Join Daniel Rozalis for a private five-hour walking tour through all four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City. Visit the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Room of the Last Supper, Christ Church, Mount Zion, and an Armenian genocide memorial. The route can be adjusted to include the Via Dolorosa, Temple Mount, or Bethesda pools.

“A great tour (in our case for the entire family) that made Jerusalem visit even more special. If you are wondering wether you should take the tour or explore on your own - don’t - just let Daniel take you through the Jerusalem’s rich history with Read more”

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Private Tour Jerusalem Old City - Starting at Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David
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Private Tour Jerusalem Old City

4.Private Tour Jerusalem Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews

Spend about five hours walking Jerusalem’s Old City with your own guide and group of up to six. Visit Jaffa Gate, Mt. Zion, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Cardo, and all four quarters. Chava is one named guide associated with the tour. Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees.

“Chava is a very knowledgeable guide. She made sure to take us to every interesting corner of the city, including an excellent restaurant 😊. We highly recommend her!!!”

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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem - The Broad Wall and Hurva Synagogue
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All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

5.All Inclusive Walking Tour Old City Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $120

Spend about six hours exploring Jerusalem’s Old City with a guide such as Efrat or Leontine. Visit the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Hurva Synagogue, and lesser-known corners. Your small group is capped at 15, with lunch at a local restaurant and tea or coffee included.

“Efrat is well-knowledgeable and a very friendly, patient guide. Walking tour is all worth it. She got her history literature ready for all the questions. Thank you so much for your time.”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City Guided Tour - The ride from Abraham Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City Guided Tour

6.Jerusalem Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 59 reviews · 10h 30m · from $93

Spend a full day traveling from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem’s Old City with an English-speaking guide. Walk through all four quarters, see the Cardo, Hurva Synagogue, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then enjoy lunch and free time in the bazaar. Temple Mount entry depends on access rules that day.

“everything was in order and the mini bus on time .our tour guide Liran was very nice and friendly but also had a lot of knowledge about the places and their history. Really a tour to remember !”

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City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour - Zion Gate and Mount Zion’s layered stories
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City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour

7.City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $89

Spend a full day tracing Jerusalem from Mount Scopus and Zion Gate to the Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, and underground City of David. Guides such as Ziv, Eitan, Danny, Ornit, Moshe, and Gil have led departures. Expect a lot of walking, narrow passages, worship sites, and about $10 in additional entrance fees.

“Excellent tour with very knowledgeable and personable guide, Ornit. A part of Israel we really didn't know existed.”

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Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour - Temple Mount: the tour’s most important timing issue
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Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour

8.Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours walking Jerusalem’s Old City with a guide such as Nimrod, Orna, Shimon, Yoni, or Tania. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Temple Mount, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Arab souk. Expect strong historical context, sensitive discussion of religion and politics, and plenty of time on your feet.

“What a super informative and helpful way to discover Old Jerusalem! Our guide - Nimrod- was exceptional! As a former tourist guide in my early professional career, I can truly appreciate how knowledgeable, patient and considerate Nimrod was! The tour includes all the higRead more”

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Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem's Old City - Starting below the walls at the City of David
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Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem’s Old City

9.Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem’s Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Join licensed guide Uri Goldflam for a private Old City tour covering Jerusalem’s Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters. You’ll walk through ancient lanes, visit the City of David, Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, and Tower of David area, with hotel pickup for groups of up to four. Plan for steps, cobblestones, uphill walks, and extra entrance fees.

“We couldn't have had a better guide to Jerusalem. Uri Goldflam is not only an expert on the entire history of Israel and the city of Jerusalem but is able to teach us in a way that is easy to understand and retain the information. By the end of the tour, I understood why Read more”

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Jerusalem Old City - The 10 a.m. start and the group-tour tradeoff
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Jerusalem Old City

10.Jerusalem Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $70

Spend about seven hours exploring Jerusalem with a professional guide, air-conditioned transport, and pickup from selected central hotels. The route includes Mount Zion, the Cenacle, Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall. Guides such as Yoav Malachi, Itamar Buk, and Ofer have led highly praised departures.

“Very informed guide and it was well organized with good quality for the cost. Pickup and drop off was easy. 3 of my other Nazareth, Jericho and Bethlehem tours were canceled so buyer beware if the group has less than 4 people as the tour will be canceled. They refund your money quickly within the week for me, which I greatly appreciated. Good luck”

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Jerusalem Old City from Tel Aviv - Mount Zion: the Last Supper room and King David’s Tomb
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Jerusalem Old City from Tel Aviv

11.Jerusalem Old City from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $94

This 9-hour Jerusalem day trip starts with hotel pickup in Tel Aviv at 7:15 am. An air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, and the Old City’s Muslim, Jewish, Armenian, and Christian quarters. Guides such as Yoav Malachi, Itamar, Avi, and Eitan have led past departures, though your guide is assigned by the operator.

“You don't have the time to see everything in the city but it was ok. Maybe a stayover in Jerusalem is needed.”

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Classic Jerusalem Old City Tour - Starting at Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David
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Classic Jerusalem Old City Tour

12.Classic Jerusalem Old City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Join Nissim Slama for a private Jerusalem Old City walk through the Christian, Armenian, Muslim, and Jewish quarters. The route links Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David, the Holy Sepulcher, archaeological sites, and the Western Wall in about three to six hours. Your group of up to 10 receives a focused historical tour.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Very interesting and informative. Nissim was very knowledgeable and provided a superb history lesson!”

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Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour - Clock Tower Square and the blue-floored bakery
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Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

13.Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $39Best value

Walk Jaffa with a local English-speaking guide, often Alina, from Clock Tower Square through the Old City, Mahmoudiya Mosque, Flea Market, St. Peter’s Church, and the ancient port. Expect about 2 km of hills and stairs, strong historical context, coastal views, and time to browse Shuk Hapishpishim.

“Great information, eye opener about the city and culture. An amazing experience.”

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City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Trip from Tel Aviv - The Jewish Quarter, Cardo, and Western Wall
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City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Trip from Tel Aviv

14.City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · from $99

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem for a full day of sacred sights and ancient remains. You’ll see Mount Scopus or Mount of Olives views, Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, Sephardic synagogues, and the City of David. Expect hills, about five miles of walking, and an optional narrow, wet tunnel experience.

“There was only 4 of us on this trip, good guide and Jerusalem was amazing! loved going to the wailing wall and the breathtaking view of the graves on the mount of olives. Found the city of david abit boring and wished i had done the Holocaust museam in the afternoon instead. But Jerusalem is a must.”

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Magical Walking Tour in Old City of Jerusalem - Starting at Jaffa Gate hostel
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Magical Walking Tour in Old City of Jerusalem

15.Magical Walking Tour in Old City of Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $100

Meet Kalman, also known as Keith, at Jaffa Gate hostel for a private walking tour focused on Jerusalem’s Old City and Jewish Quarter. Over roughly two hours, you’ll see key sights, learn about the quarter’s synagogues, and visit Hurva Synagogue. The tour ends where it begins and includes free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“It was a unique experience joining this tour. Jerusalem old city is a great destination itself.”

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