Three Religions in Jerusalem Tour

Tour Overview:

Duration

6-7 Hours

Guidance

Certified Guide

Accessibility

Partly

Difficulty

Easy

Jerusalem is a human mosaic of religions: on a normal day, those sitting at the Jaffa Gate will be able to see a priest, a rabbi and an Imam all going to their house of prayer.

How did one city, in a non-central location, become an important city in three major religions? What does the daily life of Jerusalem look like as a city sacred to three religions? How does everyone get along in such a small space? These and other questions we will try to answer in this tour of the Old City. This tour will include sacred sites, one should dress accordingly.

Tour Highlights

Jaffa Gate

Our tour begins at Jaffa Gate, the historic connection point between the Old City and modern Jerusalem. Standing beside the impressive Ottoman walls, we explore how the city was fortified and how this gate became one of the most strategic entrances to Jerusalem. From here we enter the Old City and ascend toward the nearby Tower of David Museum, where the long story of Jerusalem begins to unfold.

Church of the Holy Sepulcher

From the Tower of David we continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Christianity. Inside the church we visit different chapels and encounter the many Christian communities who share this sacred space, including the Ethiopians, Copts, Franciscans, Armenians, and Greek Orthodox. Along the way we also encounter stations of the Via Dolorosa and learn about the delicate balance known as the Status Quo that governs life inside the church.

Western Wall

Walking through Chain Street, we reach the Western Wall, the most significant Jewish prayer site in the world. The wall is a remaining part of the retaining walls of the Second Temple complex and has become a powerful symbol of Jewish prayer, memory, and longing for Jerusalem. Here we observe the diversity within the Jewish world and conclude the visit at the mixed prayer plaza, a public area opened in 2017.

Temple Mount

From the Western Wall we ascend the Mughrabi Bridge toward the Temple Mount, one of the most sensitive and significant religious sites in the world. Entry is possible only at specific hours, and appropriate attire is required. During the visit we see the major landmarks of the compound, including the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque, while exploring the deep religious importance of the site in both Judaism and Islam, as well as its contemporary relevance.

Mount Zion

Our tour concludes on Mount Zion, a place sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Here we visit the two levels of the historic structure that houses the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. This final stop offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the shared history of the three monotheistic religions and the connections — as well as the differences — between them.

Essential Information

Hotel pick up
Dress code:
Modest
What should I bring:
Food and water for the day
Hat
Comfortable\water shoes
Change of cloths (for water trips)

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An incredible trip that taught me so much more about our history! Wow what an INCREDIBLE trip and a lot of that had to do with our time spent with Gal! We thank you so much for being an amazing guide during our trip and educating us further on the history of Masada (never knew about king Herod!) , the kotel/old city history and the dead sea. I only knew so much as an American Jew visiting Israel but experiencing important parts with a guide that became a friend is HIGHLY recommended. will absolutely recommend Gal as a guide not only here but also to friends going to Israel. THANK YOU SO MUCH GAL!

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Birthright Gal was my tour guide for my birthright trip. I loved this trip so much. This was not my first time having an Israel trip with a tour guide, and Gal absolutely exceeded my expectations and previous experiences. Gal is AMAZING at explaining stories and making them personable and entertaining. I am so lucky to have had Gal as my tour guide. I would recommend her to anyone.

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Additional Information:

Tours are covered by third-party insurance and do not include personal insurance.
Sites and tastings on the tour are subject to the tour guide’s decision and may change.

Cancellation Policy:

Our cancellation policy is designed with your convenience in mind.

Pivate tours:
Up to one week before the tour, you can cancel free of charge, with the reservation fee returned minus the processing fee – less than one week before the tour date – 50% of the total price of the tour. Less than 72 hours before the tour date – nonrefundable.

Public tours:

Up to 72 hours before the tour, you can cancel free of charge, with the reservation fee returned minus the processing fee. Less than 72 hours before the tour date – nonrefundable.

Cancellation without fees:
In case of unforeseen circumstances (natural causes, governmental or societal actions or infrastructure failures), no fee will be paid, and the reservation fee will be returned to the customer.

Please note that all open group tours are subject to a minimum number of participants. We make every effort to operate our scheduled tours and avoid cancellations whenever possible. However, if the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour may be cancelled. In such cases, participants will be notified no later than 72 hours before the scheduled departure, and any payments made will be refunded in full.