Jonathan Lipnick - Jerusalem Private Tours
Jonathan Lipnick - Jerusalem Private Tours
Jonathan Lipnick - Jerusalem Private Tours
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The essence of Jerusalem's Old City. Join me on a fascinating walking tour of the most famous sites within the walled city including the Tower of David, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Temple Mount and City of David as well as lots of fascinating things off the beaten track. My specialty is making the complex history of this dense city accessible through thought-provoking insights and anecdotes. If you love to learn and are fascinated by history and religion, there is absolutely nothing more intellectually stimulating than an intense day of touring Jerusalem's "sacred basin." I also offer tours of the New City including the historic neighborhoods built outside the walls in the 19th-20th centuries. We'll explore the story of the contemporary Israel through the architecture of modern Jerusalem and end up at the Mahane Yehuda market to sample some delicious food.
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Danna M
1 contribution
Mar 2020
I had a very specific interest in learning about the history of Christianity in Jerusalem, and could not have asked for a better guide. I elected for a running tour with Jonathan and it was fantastic. Aside from being extremely knowledgeable, interesting and dynamic in his delivery - there wasn't a single dull moment - Jonathan was thoughtful in crafting the tour according to my interests, time limits and physical abilities, and adjusted as we went along to make the experience perfect. We focused on my area of interest, but Jonathan has such broad range of knowledge (and sense of humor!) that other information and analysis peppered his guiding and enriched my learning. If you are seeking a tour that transcends the mundane, goes off and on the beaten path, adjusts to your experience, provides social context alongside historic fact and traditional narratives and, most importantly, is interesting and enjoyable - I highly recommend Jonathan.
Written March 5, 2020
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Danna, Many many thanks for the lovely words! I had a blast running with you through the historic parts of Jerusalem and teaching you about the Christian history of the city. As you saw, there is much more Christianity to be seen in the area of the Old City than just the Stations of the Cross. It's really remarkable how many foundational pieces of Christian identity are situated within such a tiny area - between the Mount of Olives and Jaffa Gate. Because we were jogging as opposed to walking, we really accomplished a lot! It was an honor to show you - a lifelong local Jerusalemite - some new sites you had not seen before. I hope and pray that we will return to touring after the pandemic subsides. Stay healthy!
Written July 1, 2020
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ErinShap
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
All I have to say is wow!!! The highlight of the day (beyond the incredibly informative tour of Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea and everything in between) was Johnathan’s ability to capture the attention and curiosity of every age group. From teens to elderly, he was able to convey and captivate with enormously rich historical information and current events, bringing to life stories from the Bible, as well as Israel’s current events with spectacular energy. a guide we recommend to anyone traveling to Israel and will definitely hire again when we come back. Johnathan, We loved spending our day in your company and our kids said that it was the highlight of their entire stay in Israel! Well done and thank you so much for going above and beyond!!!
Written February 11, 2020
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Thank you! Thank you for the wonderful review and thank you for being such an attentive audience. I am so happy that you enjoyed the tour so much. "Above and beyond," well, I'm not so sure... but in any case, it was definitely a great day in the desert following many dreary days of cold and rain! Fortunately, everything worked according to schedule and we were able to fit in everything we had planned for the day: Mt Scopus, Camels, Jordan River, Masada, Dead Sea. It was a real pleasure to spend the day with you and your wonderful family and to be part of your children's first experience of Israel. Thank you so much for your upbeat attitude and your willingness to promote me on TA. Best wishes. Come again and I'll show you some new areas!
Written February 13, 2020
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Craig L
Santander, Spain2 contributions
Feb 2020
We could not have asked for a better guide for Jerusalem. Jonathan provided a 1-day deep dive into the rich history of the city of which he is clearly an expert. He adapted to our group's needs and tailored the tour to our interests on the go. His breadth of knowledge is impressive, and he was able to share it in a way that was both engaging and informative. I would highly recommend him as a guide to anyone visiting the city and beyond.
Written February 28, 2020
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Thanks for the great review. I had a fantastic time showing you and your (incredibly erudite) father around Jerusalem. It's always fun for me to guide folks who've done some background reading before arriving, but you two were on another level! So glad you enjoyed the day in spite of less than ideal weather. It was a real pleasure to meet you. Come again!
Written March 5, 2020
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Natalie S
Portland, OR7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Our two families traveling together loved our tour with Jonathan! He is a wealth of knowledge. We could ask him anything and he came to us with clear and thoughtful answers each time. Our kids are 10-14 and they did great hanging in there for the 9 hour tour. We wanted to get the most out of our 1 day there and we did. Jonathan tailored our tour to exactly what we came to see and his insights and stories were wonderful. By the end he was like a friend! Highly recommend for a very special day in the old city.
Written January 3, 2020
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Thank you so much, N.S., for inviting me to guide your two families in Jerusalem last week. I had a truly fabulous time taking you through the New and Old and Oldest Cities. You were all really motivated to get the most out of the day and your questions were superb. I'm so glad that we were able to cram in so much despite the unusually heavy holiday crowds. It was a lovely experience getting to know you a bit and hearing about your community in Portland. Indeed at the end of this intense day, I think we all felt like we had made new friends. A huge thanks especially to all four children for doing so much walking with so little complaining. Not every day that I come across such resilient and curious kids. Thank you for the excellent review!
Written January 5, 2020
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Hannah W
Seattle, WA1 contribution
Jun 2020
Amazing guide! One of the highlights of my nine-months in Israel. Super kind and knowledgable. Even after living here for almost a year, I still had so many questions and he was able to answer all of them. The tour was very intellectual, feels almost like an engaging class as opposed to a tour. I'm definitely going to recommend him to any of my family or friends who visit Jerusalem.
Written June 15, 2020
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Hannah, Thanks very much for the great review! I am thrilled that the tour of Jerusalem I gave you last week was a stand-out of your time in Israel. For me, as well, this was a noteworthy day, as this was the first tour I have given in three and half months due to the COVID-19 crisis. It was indeed odd to be back in the Old City and to see so many familiar sites almost totally devoid of tourists. I guess you can consider yourself lucky to have had the opportunity to see Jerusalem during this weird off-season. Let's hope that this corona saga eventually ends and we can all get back to travelling and seeing beautiful places. See you next time you are in Israel!
Written June 16, 2020
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Jordana W
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Jonathan was absolutely wonderful! I went on some tours with my mother, my friend, and her young adult son in Jerusalem in the Old and New City and the Israel Museum because we were in Israel for my son’s wedding. We have all been to Israel many times, so Jonathan was challenged with providing us new information and experiences, and he absolutely came through beautifully! First of all, Jonathan is very kind, patient, friendly and flexible - and secondly he happens to be brilliant, and has a wonderful way of explaining everything at various levels. Whether you are visiting Israel for the first time or the fiftieth, Jonathan will be amazing for your family and friends. He was wonderful with my mother who joined us for part of the time and needed to be in a wheelchair during the very vast Israel museum - he took over pushing her around some very uphill ramps. Obviously, physical strength is important for that, but what stood out to me was how wonderful it was to have such an incredible and talented tour guide with such a kind heart. We will definitely be using Jonathan again in the future!
Written January 12, 2023
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Eric S
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
Really amazing tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about pretty much every subject in Jerusalem. Whether your interest is religious, architectural, or anthropological, Jonathan can do it all. He does a really good job at flowing everything together and showing how the city is interconnected, and he does it in a way that is very understandable even if you have minimal background knowledge. Everything is planned to the second, and he is very good at adapting the schedule if something is closed/the weather isn't good/etc. The biggest difference is that Jonathan takes you to the less touristy sites that you would otherwise miss. Highly recommend!
Written May 1, 2022
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Eric, thank you so much for your unreserved praise. I am so glad that you found the tours informative and interesting. As you know, I really enjoyed guiding you and your colleagues from Chicago. I particularly want to thank you for your enthusiasm and deep engagement. I really sensed that you were listening to and absorbing everything that I said over the five days we spent together. Best wishes with your studies!
Written June 1, 2022
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Alexandra Takoudis
World3 contributions
Apr 2022
Jonathan was an excellent tour guide - very engaging, incredibly knowledgable, and always enthusiastic and thoughtful about his work. He took the time to get to know us at an individual level, and always expressed curiosity and excitement to learn from those around him. Jonathan's guidance has definitely enhanced my experience in Israel, and I highly recommend booking a tour with him during your stay! Μπράβο!
Written April 26, 2022
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ευχαριστώ! It was an honor to have you aboard for these five days of touring, Alexandra! So glad that you feel that these tours enhanced your time in Israel. I very much enjoyed meeting you and hearing about your rich experiences growing up in the Greek Orthodox Church. Huge thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate your extremely positive review. I wish you much success with the rest of your time in university. Καλή τύχη!
Written April 28, 2022
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Regina
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Jun 2022
Jonathan was amazing! He told the story of Jerusalem in such an interesting and unbiased way, focusing on all 3 religions and catering to our personal interests. He was entertaining and didn't just focus on the history, but showed us and explained to us Modern Day Jerusalem, as well as the historical Jerusalem, like the market, the ultraorthodox, the Arab populations and the Christian populations. He made Jerusalem's long history entertaining for all age groups in our party -from the parents all the way to the teens!
He is an incredible tour guide, and you really can't go wrong with spending the day with him!
He is an incredible tour guide, and you really can't go wrong with spending the day with him!
Written June 28, 2022
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Regina, thanks so much for the great review. I had a real blast showing you, Tal and your family around Jerusalem. We truly packed a great deal into one day! Thank you for listening to me ramble on about topics ancient and modern and for all your energetic walking! I am thrilled that you enjoyed it so much. Mazal Tov on your upcoming wedding. Hope we meet again!
Written June 29, 2022
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Lisa G
Boston, MA3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Our family toured the Old City of Jerusalem with Jonathan and he was wonderful. We must have asked Jonathan hundreds of questions about the history, politics and geography of the city as well as questions pertaining to Judaism generally - there was nothing he couldn't answer. More than any other tour guide we've ever worked with, Jonathan was skilled at teaching everyone in our group, from kids to adults, all with varied levels of knowledge. Jonathan was fun to be with, was up for anything, was easygoing and creative. I highly recommend him to anyone traveling to Israel and will absolutely use him on our next trip. Thank you Jonathan for a fabulous experience!
Written June 25, 2024
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Hi Jonathan, I would like to book a tour. How can i contact you
Written July 21, 2019
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If you search for "jonathan lipnick jerusalem tour", you will find it quickly enough.
Written July 21, 2019
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