Jerusalem Highlights Tour from Tel Aviv: Old City & Holy Sites

Mount Scopus to Mount Zion: the full arc of Jerusalem in one day

A full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem's Old City, visiting the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Garden of Gethsemane, and Mount Zion sites with a professional guide in your choice of language. Hotel pickup and all entrance fees are included. On Mondays and Thursdays (except Jewish holidays), the itinerary replaces Gethsemane and Mount Zion with the Holocaust Museum instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jerusalem's Old City and Sites

• View Old City from Mount of Olives
• Pass Garden of Gethsemane
• See Church of All Nations
• Pass through Kidron Valley
• Pass by Dormition Church
• Visit Room of the Last Supper
• Visit King David's Tomb
• Enter Old City through Zion Gate
• Explore Old City streets
• Visit Armenian Quarter
• Visit Jewish Quarter and Byzantine Cardo
• Visit Western Wall
• Visit Christian Quarter
• Visit Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)
• Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Visit Muslim Quarter and Bazaar

The Experience

The day starts with a panoramic view from Mount Scopus before entering the Old City through the Zion Gate. From there, the route moves through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters, where you walk the Byzantine Cardo—a colonnade street from centuries past—then stand at the Western Wall. The guide leads you through the Christian Quarter and along the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus walked to crucifixion, stopping at its stations before reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed to mark both his crucifixion and burial site.

After time in the Old City bazaar, the tour passes through the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, which overlooks the valley. The final stops are on Mount Zion: the Dormition Abbey, the Room of the Last Supper (the Cenacle), and King David's Tomb. The entire route covers ten hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide, and all entrance fees. On Mondays and Thursdays outside Jewish holidays, the Holocaust Museum replaces the Gethsemane and Mount Zion sites; children under 10 cannot enter the museum.

Dress code matters here—knees and shoulders must be covered for entry to places of worship and selected museums, so avoid shorts. The tour suits all fitness levels and children from age 4 onward. You choose your guide's language at checkout: English, Spanish, French, or German.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish, French, or German.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bein Harim Ltd

Is this one for you?Start from Mount Scopus' panoramic views, then move through the Old City's Armenian and Jewish Quarters, the Western Wall, and Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre—all guided with context and logistics handled for you.

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Top questions

What is the Western Wall and why is it important in Jerusalem?

The Western Wall is the only surviving wall of the Second Temple, making it the holiest site in Judaism. Visitors stand at this ancient stone barrier to pray and reflect, and it remains central to Jewish religious life and pilgrimage.

What happens on the Via Dolorosa during this tour?

The Via Dolorosa is the route Jesus walked to his crucifixion, marked by 14 stations. The tour stops at these stations in the Christian Quarter, and the guide explains the significance of each before the group reaches the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the end.

Can I bring my young children on this tour?

Children from age 4 are welcome on the tour. However, if the tour falls on a Monday or Thursday (outside Jewish holidays) and includes the Holocaust Museum instead of Mount Zion sites, children under 10 cannot enter the museum.

What should I wear to visit the holy sites?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter places of worship and selected museums. Shorts are not permitted, and you risk refused entry if you don't comply with the dress code.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

The tour includes hotel pickup, the guide, entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport, but food and drinks are not included. You'll have time in the Old City bazaar to purchase refreshments if you wish.

How long is the full tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs for ten hours total. Hotel pickup is included, so your guide will collect you from your Tel Aviv accommodation at the start time for your chosen language option.