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Visit the Old City of Jerusalem : 3000 years of history, archeology and Bible
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Visit the Old City of Jerusalem : 3000 years of history, archeology and Bible

By Visiter Israël
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We invite you to visit the Old City of Jerusalem through a historical journey that includes the period of the First Temple, Second Temple, the Byzantine period, the Crusader and Islamic periods. Depending on the time, we can also visit the City of David, the heart of ancient Jerusalem, and the last archaeological discoveries. A unique tour with a unique message: come and learn about Jerusalem, the Center of the World... Another option is to center our visits on the Christian places such as the Holy Sepulcher, the Via Dolorosa, St Ann Church, Gethsemane, Dominus Flavit where Jesus cried over Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives. From there, we'll have a wonderful view on Jerusalem and on the Temple Mount.  We'll start our tour at 9:00 AM at the Jaffa Gate, and will end around 2.00 PM at the same place.  Lunch will be taken in the Old City with typical local food such as falafels, shawarma and so on.  Contact us to customize your tour.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English, French
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  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Old City of Jerusalem


Start:
  • Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101085P1

    • A maximum of 5 people per booking
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 101085P1

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    • Visiter Israël
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      Tel Aviv, Israel
      Joined in May 2015
    • FarAway15152143584
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      A great trip
      We had the opportunity to travel around Israel as a group of 40 and it was absolutely amazing! We had a great time ! Our guide was wonderful and taught us so many things about Israel and its history. He was very kind and answered all our questions. He took good care of us and quickly became part of the group and laughed and joked with us. We could not have asked for a better guide and the trip wouldn’t have been the same without him!
      Written September 11, 2023
    • joachimj987
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      Amazing!
      Went with a group of 40 young people from switzerland and we had Jonathan as our guide! Great insight, easy to communicate with and the groupe loved him. Easily recommanded
      Written September 10, 2023
    • 294lolod
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      Discovering Israël
      It was Incredible and the guiding amazing 😄 We learned so many new things about the Bible and jewish people!
      Written September 10, 2023
    • Tanshock
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Holy Land alive
      My wife and I just came back from Israel. Orah and Shaul took us around the Holy sites in Jerusalem and Capernaum/Galilee. It was a blessed time to see the Bible alive and how Jesus lived amongst us. Orah and Shaul, thank you for guiding us (and at our pace)! Take care and hello from Singapore!
      Written August 27, 2023
    • MNKho
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      Incredible Amazing
      This is my first time to Israel in the Holy Land as well as to the Middle East. Before the trip, I was a bit anxious in the beginning since I was traveling alone, of not knowing what to expect and how everything would turn out. BUT the whole excitement began as soon as I arrived to Tel Aviv. First, we were blessed having Orha as our local tour guide who understood history and archeology, had a deep sense of appreciation for her culture and people, the biblical truth and values, and she was friendly and genuine throughout the trip. Second, my experience was awesome touring everywhere on the itinerary. I felt like a female version of Indiana Jones. LoL. Certainly you need to be physically fit to prepare for this trip. A lot of walking, exploring, and interesting activities engaged along the way. You can’t get bored! Third, personally it’s an honor for me to walk through where Jesus walked before and my highlight of this trip was the time of self-reflection we did in different famous spots. After 2 weeks of adventures, I have to say this is THE BEST trip ever that I had in my lifetime. I had some wonderful memories of other trips in the past, but nothing to compare with this one! It’s really one of a kind! You just have to come and experience it yourself. 🤩
      Written May 11, 2023
    • Exploration215350
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      Our tour guide Orah made the trip amazingly smooth!
      Orah is an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, and super friendly. She’s flexible and made all experiences we wanted happen. It was a great trip overall.
      Written May 11, 2023
    • stephensF1591UN
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      Touring Israel
      Having done many biking trips with Backroads, the Israel trip tops them all. Having Jonathon Sofer as our guide made the week more than a bike trip, but a cultural experience beyond anything I have experienced. Jonathon's knowledge and demeanor defined the week.
      Written May 8, 2023
    • CatieJW
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      Expert Israeli Cultural, Religious & Historical Guide
      We traveled to Israel with a luxury bicycle tour. Jonathan was our cultural, religious, and historical guide throughout the week. Jonathan’s knowledge of the complexity and nuance of the historical and religious sites was extraordinary - plus he’s fluent in Hebrew, English, and French. The sites included, Old Jaffa, Nimrod Fortress, Safed, Old Jerusalem, the Church of John the Baptists, Masada and a 4x4 drive in the Judean Desert near the Dead Sea. We are outdoor enthusiast and Jonathan incorporated hiking into each of our guided tours. His expert services were an exceptional value that made our trip truly memorable.
      Written November 30, 2022
    • Bobbieball7
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      The most amazing Israel experience!
      We were beyond blessed to have Orah as our tour guide. She connected with our group like no other guide we have ever had. We have been to Israel many time. Her biblical and Torah understanding, knowledge of history combined with her arciolog
      Written August 16, 2022
    • Jtpguitar
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      Extremely knowledgeable guide.
      Orah connects the history, culture, architecture, customs, and current events of the sites and people living in Isreal. Safety is also a priority with her clients.
      Written March 21, 2020
    • shellbelle2182
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      Amazing tour guide and bus driver
      My group and I had such a phenomenal experience with our tour guide, Orah and the driver Judah. They has the knowledge, expertise and dedicated time to making sure our trip was memorable. Great way to see the Holy Land and historic sites.
      Written December 9, 2019
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      A wonderful tour of the nation of Israel narrated by the best guide in Israel OrahSofer. Her command of history as per the old and new testaments were top notch on point as she related to current events when we visited the sites..
      Written December 4, 2019
    • lizaaidan
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      Best tour guide EVER
      Orah has an amazing deep knowledge that she expressed in a way we could understand. Her passion she has for sharing her education, her experiences, and the excitement that she “gets” to share her country with 1,000’s of people coming to travel to The Holy Land, made it a truly special Trip of a lifetime. Cannot wait to go back, and yes, I will seek Orah out to lead me through. Thank you Orah. Shalom, Liza and Aidan
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    • jgjjivey
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      Amazing trip to Israel
      Out trip with with Orah as our guide was fantastic! She spoke loud and clear. She was always able to answer any questions with knowledge and insight. She was very kind and always very professional
      Written December 2, 2019
    • balex0903
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      Orah Sofer — Top of the line tour!
      Oran Sofer from Sarel Tours knowledge of Israel’s history and knowledge of the Torah and The Bible are unbelievable. In addition to this she has a degree in archeology. All this combined makes her more than a tour guide. She makes your trip come alive. After our tour, everyone in our group felt as if she was part of our family. What a beautiful lady with an extraordinary knowledge base. When we come back to Israel, we will undoubtedly be requesting her. I can’t say enough how she made our tour top notch! Very pleased.
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    Evangeline L
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    Dec 2022
    Our guide Orah was incredibly knowledgeable. It was wonderful that she could highlight the links between parallels in the old and new testament, showing us that truly God's message of redemption is unchanging since the beginning of time. Orah showed much professionalism throughout the tour and gave her best in all her explanations. We learnt a lot on this trip and enjoyed ourselves very much! I especially enjoyed her re-telling of Masada, Garden tomb, Yardenit, the boat ride on the sea of Galilee and the tours of the old city Jerusalem. Visiting Israel first hand and hearing the stories again made the word come alive to us. Would highly recommend! :)
    Written December 14, 2022
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    Thank you! Come back soon!
    Written December 15, 2022
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    Adventure18070976490
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    Dec 2023 • Family
    During a particularly quiet period in Israel, we had the unique opportunity to explore the historic old city of Jerusalem through a bible tour guided by Jony. Despite the somber atmosphere in the city, Jony's tour was full of enlightenment and passion. His deep knowledge of Jerusalem's rich history and religious significance was not only informative but also incredibly moving. Jony's ability to bring the past to life in such a vivid and meaningful way made our experience unforgettable. It was a privilege to experience this ancient city as Jesus did. We are grateful for the memories and insights gained. Thank you, Jony, for a remarkable journey. Until we meet again.

    Written December 29, 2023
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    Emanuel Goh
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    Nov 2022
    I brought a group of 50 people from Singapore to Israel and Orah was fantastic. I highly recommend her if you are coming from Singapore or any part of the world. She definitely exceeded our expectations and high standard. She was excellent in her explanation, detailed and worked closely with us to make the trip meaningful and fun. Thank you Orah, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
    Written December 14, 2022
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    Thank you so much Pastor Emanuel! Blessings
    Written December 15, 2022
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    martha R
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    May 2023 • Friends
    Jonathon was a remarkable storyteller who added greatly to my fundamental knowledge and history of Israel. He made it intriguing, at times amusing, but always interesting. Bravo Jonathan. We suggested he create a podcast.
    Written May 7, 2023
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    Thank you very much! It was a pleasure. Jonathan
    Written May 8, 2023
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    Ross Y
    Myrtle Beach, SC25 contributions
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    Jun 2023 • Friends
    The best Jerusalem tour you can ever go on. I went on a tour with Jonathan Sofer and had the chance to see so much of Jerusalem. We walked 7 miles and it was amazing. Saw the City of David, Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, and so many other historical sites. Highly recommend.
    Written June 30, 2023
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    Great! thank you. Jonathan
    Written July 1, 2023
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    Elim C
    Toronto, Canada1 contribution
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    Apr 2023
    Orah guided our group over Israel for 2 weeks. She is friendly, flexible and knowledgeable in geology and archeology. My husband and I particularly enjoyed her explanation in ‘spiritual archeology’, unraveling how history, archeology and the Scripture intercept. We immensely enjoyed the ‘trip of a life time’!
    Written May 11, 2023
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    Thank you! Come back soon to "dig" with us again :)
    Written May 13, 2023
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    Hadassah
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    Apr 2023
    We had a large tour group of 21 people and our tour is 2 weeks long. It is surely challenging and tiring. Yet we had fantastic time touring the holy land. Orah is so knowledgeable; she unpacked the history of Israel in a story telling way. She connected dots of pieces and showed us in one picture with clarity and passion. Oral is also very flexible. When we need to change the schedule and agenda, she is open for suggestion and make sure we have the best opportunity to experience Israel. Thank you for making our trip memorable and fruitful. May God bless your family and ministry!
    Written May 11, 2023
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    Thank you! It has been a pleasure to guide you. Be blessed
    Written May 12, 2023
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    Annie S
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    May 2023 • Couples
    Jonathan Sofer was our fabulous, energetic guide through Jerusalem. He took us through layers of history from the different perspectives of who really “owns” Jerusalem (answer: everyone).
    He taught us about the complicated history of not only Jerusalem but Israel and the Middle East as well. We felt fortunate to have such a knowledgeable guide who was welcoming, friendly, honest, and fun to be with the entire day. We would recommend him highly!!
    Written May 24, 2023
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    Thank you ! It was a pleasure to guide you. Jonathan
    Written May 25, 2023
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    Laurie S
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    May 2023
    Jonathan guided us through Israel for 7 days. He made Israel come alive for us with his historical perspective. He was the difference maker in our trip with his wealth of knowledge, and his engaging personality, Thank you again Jonathan!
    Written May 8, 2023
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    Thank you! Hope to see you again. Jonathan
    Written May 9, 2023
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    E R
    Houston, TX5 contributions
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    We toured the Old City with Shaul. He was super nice and knowledgeable. Our 5 year old daughter loved the tour too; the pace was just right for her and Shaul kept her engaged. He showed us the highlights of the Old City quarters and a bit of Mt. Zion outside the walls. We learned a lot about all the eras of Jerusalem’s complex story. It would have been impossible to really appreciate the city without this kind of guidance. We spent about 6 hours together which was perfect. Overall we highly recommend this tour, especially with Shaul!
    Written April 26, 2023
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    Thank you very much! It was a pleasure
    Written April 27, 2023
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