Jerusalem: Beyond the Walls Walking Tour Jerusalem: Beyond the Walls Group Walking Tour
ID: GYG1427115-2178705
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Jerusalem beyond the Old City on a walking tour of hidden gems, Biblical archaeology, the British Mandate, and the 1948 Battle for Jerusalem.
Begin your tour at the iconic King David Hotel, where you’ll learn about the famous bombing. Continue to the YMCA, a symbol of the city’s diverse past.
Visit Mishkenot Sha’ananim, the first settlement outside the walls of the old city and stroll through the picturesque Yemin Moshe neighborhood Visit Ketef Hinnom, home to the oldest biblical inscriptions ever discovered, and walk the Zion Trench to hear the secret measure taken between 1948 and 1967 to keep the Israeli Enclave on Mt Zion supplied.
Visit the Tomb of King David and hear the dramatic story of the Battle for Jerusalem and finish at Zion Gate, where bullet scars still tell the story of 1948.
Highlights
- Discover the stories that shaped Jerusalem on a guided walking tour
- Explore the King David Hotel, YMCA, and multicultural Mandate Jerusalem
- Stroll through Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Yemin Moshe neighborhoods
- Visit Ketef Hinnom, home to the oldest biblical inscriptions ever discovered
- Walk the Zion Trench and hear the dramatic story of the Battle for Jerusalem
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour involves historical sites and stories
Suitable for history lovers
In front of the Three Arches YMCA Hotel Opposite the King David Hotel. I will be holding a Yellow Folder.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of Jerusalem beyond the Old City
- Outside Visit to King David Hotel
- Outside Visit to YMCA
- Tour of Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Yemin Moshe
- Visit to Ketef Hinnom
- Walk the Zion Trench
- Story of the Battle for Jerusalem
- Visit to Zion Gate
- Visit to King Davids Tomb
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
