Beyond the Walls of Jerusalem Walking Tour Including Market Visit and Food Tastings
3 h
By walk
Instant confirmation
About this activity
It took guts for people to build outside the Old City back in the 19th century, and those who did were considered brave souls. At sundown, all seven gates would close, offering extra security for those inside — but leaving those beyond the walls on their own. But the original inhabitants of Jerusalem — Jews, Christians, and Muslims — were growing in numbers, and space was limited, so they had to look beyond the walls while staying close to the Old City.
Then you have all those who came with the Crusaders for the Holy Grail, and the Arabs who came with Salah Eddin, many of whom stayed and grew the communities even further. Jerusalem became a hub for British, French, Italians, Russians, Germans, Spaniards, Ethiopians, and so many others. For a brief moment in history, everyone was living together with a certain degree of peace and harmony.
This is where your Jerusalem tour will take you: to see how communities grew beyond the city walls, and cultures and religions collided. As we explore the edges of the city, you’ll see great monuments built to withstand earthquakes, bullets, and bombs; a Russian compound housing a church, police station, and prison; an Ethiopian church and community next to a building erected by a German protestant architect; and much more.
We’ll head to the famous Machane Yehuda market, which began back in the 19th century as a place for peasants to sell their produce. Today, it’s a major market selling fish, poultry, meat, fruits, and vegetables, along with spices, nuts, and even household appliances. You’ll get to taste of mix sweet and savoury delights from different vendors all over the market.
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Then you have all those who came with the Crusaders for the Holy Grail, and the Arabs who came with Salah Eddin, many of whom stayed and grew the communities even further. Jerusalem became a hub for British, French, Italians, Russians, Germans, Spaniards, Ethiopians, and so many others. For a brief moment in history, everyone was living together with a certain degree of peace and harmony.
This is where your Jerusalem tour will take you: to see how communities grew beyond the city walls, and cultures and religions collided. As we explore the edges of the city, you’ll see great monuments built to withstand earthquakes, bullets, and bombs; a Russian compound housing a church, police station, and prison; an Ethiopian church and community next to a building erected by a German protestant architect; and much more.
We’ll head to the famous Machane Yehuda market, which began back in the 19th century as a place for peasants to sell their produce. Today, it’s a major market selling fish, poultry, meat, fruits, and vegetables, along with spices, nuts, and even household appliances. You’ll get to taste of mix sweet and savoury delights from different vendors all over the market.
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Food tastings at the market.
Not included
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Good walking shoes required. You will not be going into any religious sites on this tour, so shorts are acceptable
- For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour.
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Sport
30%
Original
25%
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Our guide now friend Uriel is excellent he is young, and he knows the territory, interesting details and side notes, and is very engaging and enthusiastic. We were fortunate to be a group of two, essentially a private tour, and spent a full three hours walking the neighborhoods outside the Old City walls, ending at the Machane Yehudi market for a refreshing respite and tour end. Granted there is much to see in Jerusalem, still we recommend that visitors take the time to explore Beyond the Walls.... and request Uriel if he is available.