Jerusalem Bethlehem Tour: Mount Scopus to Holy Sepulchre

The Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre in one morning, Bethlehem in the afternoon

A guided tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem starting with a panoramic view from Mount Scopus, then following the Via Dolorosa through the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and ending at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. It runs 6 to 7 hours and departs daily with guaranteed departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem highlights

• Start at Mount Scopus viewpoint
• Pass Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations
• Visit Kidron Valley
• Explore Old City Jewish Quarter
• See Byzantine Cardo and Western Wall
• Walk Via Dolorosa to Holy Sepulchre Church
• Travel to Bethlehem
• Visit Manger Square and Basilica of the Nativity
• See Grotto of the Nativity and 4th-century mosaic
• Optional visit to chapel caves under Church of Saint Catherine
• Return to hotels

The experience

The tour begins on Mount Scopus with a panoramic view of Jerusalem, then descends through the Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley to reach the Old City. You walk the Byzantine Cardo in the Jewish Quarter and stand at the Western Wall before following the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus walked bearing his cross) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This 12th-century church holds both Calvary, the site of the crucifixion, and the place of Christ's burial tomb.

After Jerusalem, the tour travels to Bethlehem and Manger Square. You visit the Basilica of the Nativity to see the Grotto where Jesus was born, and view the original 4th-century mosaic laid down when St. Helen built the first church on the site. If possible, you'll also visit the chapel caves beneath the Church of Saint Catherine. The drive back to your hotel concludes the day.

Hotel pickup is included, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board. The guide speaks English throughout. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram, stroller, or specialized infant seat.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:50

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 60

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Valentina

Is this one for you?The 6- to 7-hour duration fits the two main sites (Jerusalem's Old City and Bethlehem) into a single day, leaving the rest of your schedule free for other activities or rest. If you need more time at either location, a private or extended tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a 12th-century church in Jerusalem's Old City that holds two of Christianity's most sacred sites: Calvary, where the crucifixion took place, and the tomb where Christ was buried and rose again.

Do I walk the entire Via Dolorosa on this tour?

Yes, you follow the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus walked bearing his cross through Jerusalem) as part of the tour route leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.

What will I see at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem?

At the Basilica of the Nativity you visit the Grotto of the Nativity, the cave where Jesus was born, and see the original mosaic from the 4th century when St. Helen built the first church there. The tour also includes the chapel caves beneath the Church of Saint Catherine if access permits.

How long is this tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total. It starts with hotel pickup at a time arranged when you book, beginning on Mount Scopus and ending back at your hotel after visiting both Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and return, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and an English-speaking guide are all included. Entry fees to the churches and any meals are separate.