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Tastes of Old Town Jerusalem Small-Group Walking Tour Including Traditional Breakfast
4 h
Small Group
By walk
Breakfast
Instant confirmation
About this activity
The Old City of Jerusalem is chock-full of surprises! With four different quarters “assigned” to the Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Armenians, the city is a mix of cultures and traditions from all around the world.
No tourist comes to Jerusalem without going to the Old City at least once. For many who have extra time, they go over and over again, but many don’t venture through the alleyways that lead to the various communities that make the Old City what it is today. That’s what we’re going to do on this tour!
Your Jerusalem tour will go through all four quarters, exploring local life. We’ll learn about their cultures and traditions, and try a mix of sweet and savoury delights inspired by the different cultures.
In the Muslim Quarter, we’ll visit the Small Western Wall, where you can pray privately without the crowds of the larger and more famous Western Wall. We’ll also visit a Sa’aleek coffee shop for a nice breakfast of hummus, ka’ek and tea. (Sa’aleek were basically tramps who wandered from city to city, and were mostly poets and authors.) From there, we’ll head to the market and try a traditional Arabic dessert, washed down, of course, with strong Arabic coffee.
Next up, our Jerusalem tour will lead us to the Christian Quarter, going through the Coptic community and down to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where you’ll get a glimpse of the various protocols governing the Church by the different Christian sects.
In the Jewish Quarter, we’ll walk through archways, passing through residential areas housing Christian Assyrians and Armenians. If we’re lucky on a Monday or Thursday, we might even witness a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and visit the Four Sephardic Synagogues.
And just when you thought you won’t be able to eat any more, we’ll head to the Armenian Quarter and sit in a restaurant for a well-deserved rest, and dig into authentic Armenian pizza, called lahmajoun.
Lastly, with a trip through the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, our tour will end at the New Gate.
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No tourist comes to Jerusalem without going to the Old City at least once. For many who have extra time, they go over and over again, but many don’t venture through the alleyways that lead to the various communities that make the Old City what it is today. That’s what we’re going to do on this tour!
Your Jerusalem tour will go through all four quarters, exploring local life. We’ll learn about their cultures and traditions, and try a mix of sweet and savoury delights inspired by the different cultures.
In the Muslim Quarter, we’ll visit the Small Western Wall, where you can pray privately without the crowds of the larger and more famous Western Wall. We’ll also visit a Sa’aleek coffee shop for a nice breakfast of hummus, ka’ek and tea. (Sa’aleek were basically tramps who wandered from city to city, and were mostly poets and authors.) From there, we’ll head to the market and try a traditional Arabic dessert, washed down, of course, with strong Arabic coffee.
Next up, our Jerusalem tour will lead us to the Christian Quarter, going through the Coptic community and down to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where you’ll get a glimpse of the various protocols governing the Church by the different Christian sects.
In the Jewish Quarter, we’ll walk through archways, passing through residential areas housing Christian Assyrians and Armenians. If we’re lucky on a Monday or Thursday, we might even witness a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and visit the Four Sephardic Synagogues.
And just when you thought you won’t be able to eat any more, we’ll head to the Armenian Quarter and sit in a restaurant for a well-deserved rest, and dig into authentic Armenian pizza, called lahmajoun.
Lastly, with a trip through the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, our tour will end at the New Gate.
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Breakfast
- Tea and some snacks
Not included
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people
- Modest dress is required. For men, that means short sleeves and shorts below the knee. For women, short sleeves and dresses/skirts/shorts below the knee. Please also wear good walking shoes
- There is a lot of walking on this tour, so be well prepared with proper shoes, water, sunscreen, hats, etc. When it’s raining, some areas in the Old City can be slippery, so caution while walking is required
- If certain areas are closed for any reason (holiday, strike, etc.), your guide will find a substitute site to visit instead.
- Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Sport
25%
Original
25%
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What a wonderful 4 hours in Jerusalem. This trip is an absolute must to experience the mosaic of people who live in this vibrant and diverse city. Our guide was delightful and the tour an eclectic mix of different ethnicities which somehow combine to make Jerusalem life function.
I would highly recommend do to this tour! Our Tourguide was awesome, he knew about every single place in the old city perfectly. He was so local that nearly every seller from the street market knew him : The price is a bit high, but the tour is worth its price. The foot stops have bin on the highest recommended restaurants/takeaways of the city. I read about them in my lonelyplanet too. The tour also shows a lot of hidden places of the old city, you couldn't find on your own. It is very hard to get around in the old city on your own because of all these small streets. So this tour is perfect to learn something about Jerusalem and see the old city and its hidden places, I would definitely do it again.