The 9 Best Private Tours in Bethlehem & Jericho

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews Our pick

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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2.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $500

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, traveling from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. See the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and St. Catherine’s Church. Guides may include Avi, Moshe, Rom, Eli, or Offer.

“The is a great way to quickly get into Jerusalem without the issues of a larger group. Our guide, Rom, provided a nice agenda and gladly accommodated changes based upon our preferences. He provided a balanced mix in explaining historical points, cultural differences, and political background. Highly recommended for visiting this "bucket-list level" destination.”

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3.Private Full Day Tour to Bethlehem and Jerusalem From Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $420Best value

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a private 9 to 12-hour tour with transportation and a guide such as Wissam. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Mount Zion, Mount of Olives, Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and Shepherds’ Field. Lunch and health insurance cost extra.

“Great tour with a great guide (Wissam) who is very responsible and nice to talk with.”

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4.Full-Day Holy City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

From Haifa, Daniel Sigalov or a handpicked guide such as Edna or Sandro takes your private group of up to two people to Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Expect 9 to 11 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, bottled water, and detailed guidance from Jesus’ birthplace to the Holy Sepulchre.

“Wonderful day and experience of a lifetime. We saw so many sights on and around the Temple Mount, got expert explanation and got to partake of some religious traditions.”

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5.1-day Private Jerusalem & Bethlehem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide exploring Jerusalem’s Armenian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters, then cross into Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity. Avi Ofek provides pickup, A/C transport, and a flexible alternative featuring the Israel Museum area, Dead Sea Scrolls Museum, Mahane Yehuda market, and Second Temple model.

“This is one of the best tours ever. Avi is a fantastic guide. He was prompt picking us up at Ashdod cruise port (he also can pick up from Haifa cruise port. His van was clean and air conditioned. Not only is he very personable, his knowledge oRead more”

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6.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Christian Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews

Travel from Tel Aviv with a private guide to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Walk the Christian Quarter, see the Holy Sepulchre, descend to Bethlehem’s Nativity Grotto, visit Shepherds Field, and enjoy Old City views. Guides such as Levi Zelkind and Wissam are noted for strong biblical and historical insight.

“It was an awesome tour with Mr Levy Zelkind. The man is an intellectual powerhouse (author of 2 books) and knows his stuff inside out. His explanations, from a biblical perspective, was outstanding not to mention his knowledge of the bible.”

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7.From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem – Bethlehem Half Day Guided Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Visit Bethlehem in about three hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ashdod. See the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, St. Catherine’s Church, Shepherd’s Field, Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel, Aida refugee camp, and an olive wood workshop. Guides such as Dia and Abood bring strong religious and local knowledge.

“Fantastic visit We took a day private tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem with our three small kids, the youngest in a stroller. All was perfectly arranged, the car transfer, the meeting with the guide, the pace of the visits, the explanations. Everyone was very patient and wRead more”

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8.Ancient Wonders Private Tour Jerusalem&Bethlehem from Ashdod Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Spend 10 to 11 hours with a private guide exploring Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Ashdod Port. Walk the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Mount Zion, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity and Milk Grotto in a WiFi-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Issa has earned special praise for his personal touch.

“Upon arriving at Ashdod port we were told to meet our guide outside of the port so we had to take the cruise line shuttle and wait for them to pick us up. The van broke down in Bethlehem and we waited for over an hour for them to replace the battery before heading to JRead more”

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9.Jerusalem and Bethlehem: In the Steps of Christianity Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend eight hours tracing Christian history from Bethlehem to Jerusalem with a private guide and driver. Visit the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Mount Zion, the Via Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Cardo, markets, and Old City rooftops. Guides may include Shachar or David Ringler. Entrance fees are included.

“Our trip to the Holy Land was a very moving experience for my family. Shachar, our tour guide, made sure our trip to Bethlehem and Jerusalem was very memorable. We had a full day tour with so many places to see and Shachar made surRead more”

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