9 Gates of Jerusalem Old City tour from Tel Aviv

Nine gates, three faiths, one day inside the walls

A full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem's Old City explores all nine historic gates and the sacred sites they guard: the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Mount Zion and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Hotel pickup begins at 7:20 am. The route covers each gate's role in the city's layered history, with stops at King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper before a lunch break around midday.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Old City of Jerusalem7h · entry included
2. King David's Tomb30m · entry included
3. Via Dolorosa30m · entry included
4. Western Wall30m · entry included

Explore Jerusalem's Old City Gates

• 07:20 am pick up from Tel Aviv hotel
• 07:50 am travel towards Jerusalem
• View Latrun hilltop on the way
• Panorama view of Old City gates
• Stop at Lions Gate and Golden Gate
• Visit Mount Zion and key sites
• Explore Jaffa Gate and nearby landmarks
• Lunch break at 12:45 pm
• Walk Via Dolorosa route
• Visit Western Wall
• Visit Dung Gate
• Return to Tel Aviv

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Tel Aviv hotel at 7:20 am and a drive toward Jerusalem. On the way you'll pass Latrun, a strategic hilltop overlooking the road between the two cities. Once in Jerusalem, the guide begins at a panorama of the Old City, pointing out the New Gate, Damascus Gate and Flowers Gate before moving to stops at the Lions Gate and Golden Gate, each with its own history tied to the city's past.

Mount Zion sits just outside the Old City walls and holds two major stops: the Room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of King David, along with the synagogue of David and the Nabi-Daud Mosque. From there the route moves to the Jaffa Gate, where you'll see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Cardo (a Roman road), and the five final stops of Christ's path. A lunch break comes around 12:45 pm. Food is not included, though you can arrange a meal for an additional fee.

After lunch the tour continues to the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus is said to have walked to his crucifixion, then to the Western Wall, the remains of the Second Temple and a place of prayer sacred to Jewish tradition. The Dung Gate, one of the seven open gates, marks the final major stop. The return to Tel Aviv begins around 3:30 pm.

What’s included

• Group tour with hotel pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv.
• transportation in a shared vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Large group from JerusalemGuide in English · 08:30Group of 50 people, pickup is included

Large group from Tel AvivGuide in English · 19:30Group of 50 people, pickup is included

Small group tour departing from JerusalemGuide in English · 07:30Small group of 19 people, includes pickup

Small group tour departing from Tel AvivGuide in English · 07:30Small group of 19 people, includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 07:30, 08:30 and 19:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Is this one for you?Choose the small group option if you prefer fewer people and a more intimate pace through the gates and sacred sites. The big group tour keeps costs lower and moves through the same sites on the same schedule. Both depart from Tel Aviv at 7:20 am, so pick based on group size preference and whether you want to start from your hotel or meet in Jerusalem.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What are the 9 gates we visit on this tour?

The Lions Gate, Golden Gate, New Gate, Damascus Gate, Flowers Gate, Zion Gate, Jaffa Gate and Dung Gate are the eight gates you stop at or view. The ninth gate is Herod's Gate, which the tour covers as part of the Old City overview. Each gate has played a role in Jerusalem's history and connects to different quarters and sacred sites within the walls.

How much walking is involved in a day on this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll walk through the Old City streets to reach the gates, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and Mount Zion, with stops and rest points built into the schedule. The pace is guided and includes a lunch break around midday.

What is the Via Dolorosa and where does it fit into the day?

The Via Dolorosa is the route Jesus is said to have followed as he carried the Cross to his crucifixion, starting at the Lions Gate in the Muslim Quarter and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You visit it in the afternoon, after the lunch break and Mount Zion stops.

What's included in the price and what do I need to pay extra for?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv, transportation, and a live guide in English are included. Food and drinks are not included. You can add a lunch during the midday break for $17 per person, or bring your own.