Jerusalem the myths and legends of the Old City
This is a tour showing the myths and legends of the Old City of Jerusalem. A 4000 year old city, with so much history. The center of all 3 monotheistic religions. Come and have a fun tour and explore the Bible in a relaxed and exciting tour! We will meet at Jaffa gate. From there we will go passed the Tower of David Museum, walk through the Arab Shuk (market place), Go to the Broad Wall, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, walk to the Western Wall, and finally visit the city of David.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Jaffa Gate by the old city
Jaffa Gate
One of the 8 gates to the Old City of Jerusalem, we will start our tour here
The Tower of David Museum
Here we will not go in, but talk about what it is, it is a place with a lot of history in one place.
The Arab Shuk (market place)
This is a grand market place with many Middle Eastern treasures to buy and spices and food
The Broad Wall
The Wall built by Hezikiah, the Judaean King to keep out the Assyrians during the invasion of Sanacharib
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
This is where Jesus was crucified, resurrected and was buried, and is the holiest place for Christians
Lunch at the Jewish Quarter
Have a Shwarma or Falafel, there are also many other options of food there but i recommend the Israeli cuisine
The Western Wall
The last remains of the Jewish second temple
Finish at the Western Wall
We will end our tour at the Western Wall. For all those wishing to see more sites please see me after this tour and if I am available I would love to show you around more.
Ending Point
Jaffa Gate
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Fee, security (I am an armed Israeli soldier)
Free entry to all sites.
Free coupon to Ahava for buy 2 and get 1 free
Hotel, Transportation, Museum fees
Tour Important Information
This tour doesn't include the entrance fee at the city of David. I believe the entrance fee is about 28 NIS. Also this is a walking tour so please make sure you have water all the time, there will be a few places to stop and get water, I will point them out, it is vert important to make sure you get water at these stops, as it gets very hot in the summer.
Important message from the supplier
For Private Transportation, please contact me and I can organize that for you!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Jonathan J.
Hi, I am Jonathan. I was born in NYC and grew up in South Africa. I have been a guide for 12 years in Israel. My job in the Israeli army was to be a tour guide for VIP’s. I toured actors and politicians all over Israel. I am very passionate about sharing this amazing culture and history with people, and I enjoy seeing them having a great time.
$165/ per person
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