Cultural Tours in Jerusalem

Cultural tours in Jerusalem are the perfect way to explore the heart and soul of this remarkable destination. Unlike standard sightseeing, cultural tours allow you to immerse yourself in the traditions, stories, and daily life that make Jerusalem truly unique. These experiences often include visits to historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, bustling local markets, and cultural centers where the city’s rich heritage comes alive. Travelers can expect authentic encounters such as tasting regional dishes prepared with age-old recipes, joining guided walks that highlight architectural gems, or taking part in workshops that showcase local art and crafts. Beyond just seeing the sights, cultural tours create meaningful opportunities to connect with the people of Jerusalem and better understand their history and way of life. Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a group, or exploring with family, these tours are designed to be both educational and memorable. They reveal layers of culture that ordinary trips often overlook. By joining a cultural tour in Jerusalem, you not only witness its past and present but also become part of its ongoing story—carrying home lasting memories and deeper appreciation of the destination.

Top Cultural Tours in Jerusalem

Galilee Day Tour in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (28 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 12 hours (approx.)

Travel around the Sea of Galilee and stop at the most beautiful viewpoints and the most interesting sites handpicked by our expert guides. The Highlights around the Sea of Galilee tour starts with a visit to ancient Capernaum, on the shores of the lake, followed by a visit to Taghba and the Church of Multiplications. Continue the day at Yardenit Baptismal Site with the option for a quick dip (baptism can be pre-arranged for an additional cost). Visit Nazareth with its Old City,and Basilica of Annunciation before returning to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.

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Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (21 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 89.00

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Discover the best of Jerusalem in one day, seeing all the highlights of the golden city. A fully guided tour that will take you through the winding alleys of the ancient Old City and the newer neighborhoods outside of the walls. Start your day in the Old City, the heart and soul of ancient Jerusalem. Visit the Armenian, Christian, Arab, and Jewish neighborhoods and take in the unique atmosphere of a city holy to three religions. Visit the Western Wall and see the Temple Mount, explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and walk part of Via Dolorosa as your guide shares the stories and the history of Jerusalem of old. Explore famous landmarks of the new city such as the Montefiore Windmill, The YMCA building, the majestic King David Hotel, and the Russian Compound. Walk down the pedestrian boulevard Nachalat Shiva and rub shoulders with the locals at the bustling Machane Yehuda market, the one place where past and present, secular and religious, local and traveler all come together.

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Jerusalem Half Day Walking Tour (3 hours) from Jerusalem in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (20 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 59.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Explore the major attractions of the Old City of Jerusalem on this half-day walking tour. Offered every day, with guaranteed departures, this comprehensive tour will offer a memorable and insightful combination of the city’s highlights in one morning of touring. The walking tour will visit highlights including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall. One of the holiest cities, important to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, the Highlights of Jerusalem walking tour is one of the best ways to see the four quarters of the city and major attractions with a knowledgeable and licensed guide. The tour ends in Jerusalem.

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Classic Jerusalem Old City Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App  in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.00

 

This is a unique self-guided tour. Your guide is in the palm of your hand. The DGuide platform allows travelers to tour at their own pace taking in as much or as little information as they like. Users can follow the suggested route or go off the path and return to the guided tour later. The tour was designed and the content curated by Uri Goldflam, a professional guide and educator with 30 years of guiding experience.

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Jerusalem Old City & Mount Zion Day Tour in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 70.00

 

This new tour is geared towards those who want to sleep in and start their day of sightseeing a little later than regular tours and still visit Jerusalem Highlights attractions. Start you journey at Mount Scopus and view the whole city of Jerusalem. Walk in the old city streets and visit the Jewish Quarter, the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall. Stop at some of the Stations of the Cross - the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Room of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb in Mount Zion.

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West Bank Tour from Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv - Bethlehem & Jericho in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.00

 

Visit to Bethlehem & Jericho Full Day Tour *Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint * All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required

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Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 99.00

Duration: 12 hours (approx.)

We all know that we need more than 2 days to finish what we need to know about this Holy Town, but in this combined Tour we have even only 3 Hours, so 'cause of this we grantee the best Guide that will be able to make you feel the mix of this Old City between the 3 religions which we will touch and fell together with the knowledge of our Guide and his capability living it, even we know that 3 hours for Jerusalem is really not enough time. Finishing Jerusalem, we go to Bethlehem to make 1 hours and half of a Tour even we know that's not always enough time. After this we start going to the Dead Sea, to spend other 1 hour and half of relaxation in the Dead Seam in our Private Beach.

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West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.00

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church  attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. . In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour. Beit Sahour is one of the two highest cities in christian population, We will take a closer look on the lives of the local people and get to see the amazing hand crafted souvenirs they are responsible to make and sell all around the world. Lastly we will visit one of the most unique in history and geography cities in the world, Jericho. We will visit the most important biblical and historical sites in the City , the biblical tree of Sycamore and Qasr Al Yahud National Park ( Jordan River Baptism Site). *Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.

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Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock  in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

 

The tour starts with a view across Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. We descend the mount passing Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemetery dating back 3,000 years. We walk through the Kidron Valley where there are Jewish tombs dating back to the 1st century AD and enter the Old City via the Dung Gate. We continue to Temple Mount, a sacred site once home to the ancient Jewish Temple and today home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. At times entrance to Temple Mount is limited by the authorities and under those circumstances we will visit the Tower of David instead. Next we visit the Davidson Center, an archaeological park adjacent to Temple Mount with excavated First and Second Temple Period structures. We tour the excavated site and see ancient remains from various historic periods. At the end of the tour you are returned to your hotel.

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In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 7.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This tour follows in the footsteps of Jesus, from his triumphant arrival at Mt. of Olives, through different stations of his visits to Jerusalem, to the culmination of the journey at one of the possible sites for the crucifixion and resurrections - the Garden Tomb. *Please note: The Garden Tomb is closed to visitors on Sunday and Monday. If your time is limited you can still take the tour on these days and return to the Garden Tomb at a later day (Tue.-Sat.). This is a unique self-guided tour. Your guide is in the palm of your hand. The DGuide platform allows travelers to tour at their own pace taking in as much or as little information as they like. Users can follow the suggested route or go off the path and return to the guided tour later. The tour was designed and the content curated by Uri Goldflam, a professional guide and educator with 30 years of guiding experience, founder of Travel Trailer Israel.

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Travel To Jericho & Jordan River Half Day Tour From Jerusalem in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

 

Tour to the oldest city in the whole world Jericho with easy pick up and drop off from David citadel hotel in Jerusalem, we visit on this tour Sycamore tree, Elisha spring, Jordan river, the old city of Jericho and Hisham palace

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Palm Sunday in Jerusalem: Mass at Bethpage and Via Dolorosa Procession in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 80.00

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

Celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, and attend mass at a church in Bethpage before joining the famous procession along the Via Dolorosa pilgrimage route. Reenacting the famous Passover event when Jesus is said to have entered Jerusalem by donkey, the procession takes place yearly, and draws colorful crowds of Christian locals and pilgrims from all over the world. Walk from the Mount of Olives through Kidron Valley and into Jerusalem’s Old City, passing must-see biblical landmarks such as the Garden of Gethsemane, Lion’s Gate and more.

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Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 100.00

 

The Tour of the Monasteries is one of the most informative and history intensive tours we have. in addition to the visit to Bethlehem Old City, This tour is one of our new tours that covers most historical places in the Judean Desert. We recommend this tour for you if you prefer learning more about the history and see archeological sights. We will Cover the most important biblical sites in Bethlehem City and the neighboring city Beit Sahour. Our tour will cover a guided tour to the Chapel of the Shepherd's field. Then we will continue to visit the old city of Bethlehem where lies the Church of the nativity, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Then we will visit the Church of the Milk Grotto. A short but refreshing stop at a local olive factory is provided before we continue our tour through the Judean Desert to go visit Saint Saba Monastery, Saint George Monastery and Mount of Temptation Monastery. All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles are Required

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Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 42.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Visiting the Old City of Jerusalem before Shabbat offers a unique and unforgettable experience, as the atmosphere during this time of the week is truly special. As Friday afternoon approaches, the Old City comes alive with the preparation for Shabbat. From the bustling markets to the sounds of prayers and singing, the air is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement for the start of the day of rest. In conclusion, booking a tour of the Old City of Jerusalem before Shabbat offers a unique and special experience that combines the excitement of preparation with the peaceful atmosphere of the day of rest. This is a must-do for travelers who want to fully immerse themselves in the rich cultural and religious heritage of one of the world's oldest cities.

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Jerusalem Mount of Olives Tour in Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Explore and discover the treasures that lie in this special area which is of legendary importance to Christians and Jews alike. This Mount has overlooked the city of Jerusalem as it has been built, razed and conquered over thousands of years, and it has the stories, historical sites, and spiritual significance to match this unique position overlooking the old city.

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Why Choose Our Cultural Tours in Jerusalem?

Our cultural tours in Jerusalem are carefully curated to provide authentic experiences led by knowledgeable local guides. Each tour is designed to highlight the traditions, history, and unique stories that make Jerusalem special, ensuring you leave with a deeper connection to the destination.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cultural Tours in Jerusalem

Cultural tours in Jerusalem usually include visits to historic sites, cultural landmarks, local markets, and interactive experiences that reflect the traditions and daily life of the city.

Yes, cultural tours in Jerusalem are family-friendly. They offer engaging activities for adults and children, making them educational and fun for all ages.

Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary. Some tours last just a few hours, while others may take a full day or even span multiple days.

No special preparation is needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, curiosity, and an open mind. Your guide will provide all the necessary information during the tour.
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