Jerusalem Old City - Free Tour
Hello there! I鈥檓 Avi, and for the past decade, I鈥檝e had the privilege of guiding people through the enchanting streets of Jerusalem. Although I was born in America, my heart and roots are deeply embedded in Israel, where I grew up in an ultra-orthodox family. My greatest joy comes from sharing the vibrant tapestry of this extraordinary city with travellers from every corner of the globe. My hobbies are History, religion and nature and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge in a fun easy-going tour馃槃
Pickup
I will be wearing a brown leather cowboy hat right next to the large tourist map of the old city inside Jaffa gate
Description
Small groups - limited to 20 people maximum, in order to have a comfortable and personal experience!
In our three-hour tour, we will go on a journey that spans over three thousand years of history. We will explore the fantastic layers of history of the dozens of nations that left their mark on this unique city. We will be seeing the holiest sites for the three monotheistic religions, as well as Middle Eastern bazaars, Mamluk Madrasahs, and much more!
We will also get to understand the current situation in Jerusalem in regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We will delve into the modern challenges of Jerusalem being in the heart of the conflict and get a glimpse of one of the deepest and most controversial issues of our time.
The tour will include:
- The starting point - Jaffa Gate
- Church of the holy Sepulcher
- Ethiopian Church
- Muristan market
- Rooftop lookout on the Old City
- Jewish Quarter
- Wailing Wall
- Muslim Quarter
- Ending point - Muristan Market
Important please read!
* Please come with modest clothes as we are entering holy sites
* Please note that this tour involves a lot of walking including elevation and uneven surfaces...come prepared!
*Please check the weather before the tour and make sure that you are prepared.
* Some changes can be made along the tour depending on specific schedules of sites and various holidays etc.
* About a third of this tour is dedicated to Christianity and Christian sites - some of the via dolorosa is included but not all stations!
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Looking forward to meeting you!