Jerusalem Boutique Small-Group Day Tour with Mount of Olives, Old City & Temple Mount from Tel Aviv
by Amazing Jerusalem Tours
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Jerusalem presents a landscape of historic and religious sites concentrated within its ancient walls. This full-day boutique bus tour from Tel Aviv lasts about nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points. The group is small and led by a licensed guide who focuses on the historical aspects rather than religious teachings. The tour begins with a bus ride to Jerusalem during which the guide explains the history of Israel and the Hebrew people. Upon arrival, the group visits the Mount of Olives to see the city from above, then walks down to the olive gardens of Gethsemane and the nearby Basilica of the Agony, also known as the Church of All Nations. Next, the tour continues on foot through the four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City, passing through the Arab market (Shuq) and visiting key sites such as the Western Wall, the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The Temple Mount visit is included except on Fridays, Saturdays, and religious holidays when access is restricted. Lunch is taken at a restaurant with a rooftop view of these landmarks, and there is an option to visit a souvenir shop or the Tomb of Jesus during this break. Within the Old City, the tour visits several chapels including the Chapels of the Crucifixion and Golgotha, as well as the Stone of Anointment and the Tomb of Jesus, although entry to the Tomb itself is not included to avoid long waiting times. Participants wishing to enter the Tomb can go earlier and meet the guide afterward. The route also includes stops in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim quarters, walking through markets and historic streets. The tour does not include food, drinks, or lunch, and participants need to follow a dress code for places of worship. The pace involves significant walking, so participants should be physically fit and able to walk without difficulty.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount of Olives and approach to Jerusalem
During the bus ride to Jerusalem, the guide discusses Israel's history and the Hebrew people. The day is spent entirely in historic Jerusalem with no visits to the new city. The visit starts at the Mount of Olives, offering a view over Jerusalem, followed by a walk down to the olive gardens of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, also known as the Church of All Nations.
60 min
Garden of Gethsemane
This garden contains ancient olive trees and is traditionally known as the place where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
10 min
Old City of Jerusalem
The group walks through the four quarters of the Old City, including the Arab market (Shuq). Highlights visited include the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Lunch is served at a restaurant with a rooftop view of these landmarks.
300 min
Dominus Flevit Church
This church, located on the Mount of Olives, is on the walking route down to Gethsemane.
15 min
Western Wall
The holiest place where Jews can pray. The supporting wall of the Temple complex, built by King Herod over 2000 years ago.
20 min
Chapels of the Crucifixion and related sites
Visits include the Chapels of the Crucifixion, Golgotha, the Stone of Anointment, and the Tomb of Jesus Christ. Entry to the Tomb itself is not included due to long waiting times. Visitors wishing to enter the Tomb can do so earlier and meet the guide later.
15 min
Golgotha
This site inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher marks the location of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
20 min
Christ's Tomb
Part of the visit in the Holy Sepulchre.
10 min
Temple Mount
The Temple Mount area includes the sites of the two ancient Jewish Temples, the Crusaders' headquarters, the Al Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Rock shrine. Visits are not possible on Fridays, Saturdays, or religious holidays.
20 min
Western Wall
The holiest place for Jews to pray. Visitors will go up to the wall.
10 min
Jewish Quarter
The tour walks through the Jewish Quarter on the way to the Western Wall.
15 min
Christian Quarter
This quarter contains the Arab bazaar (souq) and is traversed on the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
20 min
Muslim Quarter
The group walks through the Muslim Quarter souq, moving from the Temple Mount toward the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Jerusalem Boutique Small-Group Day Tour with Mount of Olives, Old City & Temple Mount from Tel Aviv
by Amazing Jerusalem Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$360Overview
Jerusalem presents a landscape of historic and religious sites concentrated within its ancient walls. This full-day boutique bus tour from Tel Aviv lasts about nine hours and includes pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points. The group is small and led by a licensed guide who focuses on the historical aspects rather than religious teachings. The tour begins with a bus ride to Jerusalem during which the guide explains the history of Israel and the Hebrew people. Upon arrival, the group visits the Mount of Olives to see the city from above, then walks down to the olive gardens of Gethsemane and the nearby Basilica of the Agony, also known as the Church of All Nations. Next, the tour continues on foot through the four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City, passing through the Arab market (Shuq) and visiting key sites such as the Western Wall, the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The Temple Mount visit is included except on Fridays, Saturdays, and religious holidays when access is restricted. Lunch is taken at a restaurant with a rooftop view of these landmarks, and there is an option to visit a souvenir shop or the Tomb of Jesus during this break. Within the Old City, the tour visits several chapels including the Chapels of the Crucifixion and Golgotha, as well as the Stone of Anointment and the Tomb of Jesus, although entry to the Tomb itself is not included to avoid long waiting times. Participants wishing to enter the Tomb can go earlier and meet the guide afterward. The route also includes stops in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim quarters, walking through markets and historic streets. The tour does not include food, drinks, or lunch, and participants need to follow a dress code for places of worship. The pace involves significant walking, so participants should be physically fit and able to walk without difficulty.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount of Olives and approach to Jerusalem
During the bus ride to Jerusalem, the guide discusses Israel's history and the Hebrew people. The day is spent entirely in historic Jerusalem with no visits to the new city. The visit starts at the Mount of Olives, offering a view over Jerusalem, followed by a walk down to the olive gardens of Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony, also known as the Church of All Nations.
60 min
Garden of Gethsemane
This garden contains ancient olive trees and is traditionally known as the place where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
10 min
Old City of Jerusalem
The group walks through the four quarters of the Old City, including the Arab market (Shuq). Highlights visited include the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Lunch is served at a restaurant with a rooftop view of these landmarks.
300 min
Dominus Flevit Church
This church, located on the Mount of Olives, is on the walking route down to Gethsemane.
15 min
Western Wall
The holiest place where Jews can pray. The supporting wall of the Temple complex, built by King Herod over 2000 years ago.
20 min
Chapels of the Crucifixion and related sites
Visits include the Chapels of the Crucifixion, Golgotha, the Stone of Anointment, and the Tomb of Jesus Christ. Entry to the Tomb itself is not included due to long waiting times. Visitors wishing to enter the Tomb can do so earlier and meet the guide later.
15 min
Golgotha
This site inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher marks the location of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
20 min
Christ's Tomb
Part of the visit in the Holy Sepulchre.
10 min
Temple Mount
The Temple Mount area includes the sites of the two ancient Jewish Temples, the Crusaders' headquarters, the Al Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Rock shrine. Visits are not possible on Fridays, Saturdays, or religious holidays.
20 min
Western Wall
The holiest place for Jews to pray. Visitors will go up to the wall.
10 min
Jewish Quarter
The tour walks through the Jewish Quarter on the way to the Western Wall.
15 min
Christian Quarter
This quarter contains the Arab bazaar (souq) and is traversed on the way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
20 min
Muslim Quarter
The group walks through the Muslim Quarter souq, moving from the Temple Mount toward the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.