Things to do & places to visit in Jerusalem District, Israel

Jerusalem District #1 destination in Israel 2023. The average rating score is 4.67 based on 81.0k traveler reviews, of 113 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:53.

Top things to do (35)

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5.0 Old City of Jerusalem (14.1k reviews)
- An incredible mix of history & faiths
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Characterized by narrow, winding streets and alleyways, this ancient part of the city is filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. See more..
5.0 Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center (8.875 reviews) from $11.00
- A must visit in Jerusalem
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums

The World Holocaust Remembrance Center is a 45-acre campus comprised of indoor museums, outdoor monuments, gardens and sculptures. Entrance to Yad Vashem is free. Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is for ages 10 and up. See more..
5.0 Israel Museum (4.984 reviews)
- Five stars - fabulous array of collections, displays and sculptures
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations. See more..
5.0 Israel Wine Journeys (127 reviews)
- Couples private guided 2 day winery tour lower & upper Galilee and Golan with Yakov Feder
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wine Tours & Tastings

My wife and I and friends wanted to tour wineries, take in the views and eat some nice food in the Galilee and Golan regions. We based ourselves at the Way Inn in Tzfat - nice small boutique hotel but no meals available any more there and you have to navigate 20-30 stone steps with luggage. We saw great reviews for Yakov Feder as a private knowledgeable guide and pencilled him in with plenty of notice. I gave Yakov a clear brief and he delivered on it in style. He’s a charming, well informed, interesting and interested guide who clearly knows his subject and has strong relationships with numerous boutique wineries. Over two days we travelled to the Lower Galilee and Upper Galilee and Golan (no very long drives and Yakov drives with care) and visited 7 wineries where we were able to taste numerous styles of wines and dessert wines and eat some delicious food (including stunning goats cheeses). Can’t recommend Yakov highly enough. See more..
5.0 Nevo Winery (119 reviews)
- Unique boutique kosher winery !
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wine Tours & Tastings

Lior (Lera) we loved your winery, hospitality and wine. Your personality is unique for the boutique winery. 100 percent we are coming back with friends and family. So happy kosher wines are going up in quality and beautiful Jewish girl can be an amazing educator and wine specialist . PS: My nephew loved as much as we did See more..
5.0 Adventure Israel - Day Tours (66 reviews)
- We highly recommend this tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Climbing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

My family of 6 (kids ages 17, 16, 14, 13) and I had a great time with Ariel repelling in a cave just outside of Bet Shemesh. Ariel was beyond patient with our crew, including my son who was super scared to repel. He eventual got him to feel comfortable and try it and was encouraging and supportive to the rest of us as we learned to repel. He also gave us a challenging opportunity to climb a latter out of the cave which we really enjoyed. After repelling, he took us into a cave and gave us a brief history of the the cave and more importantly, conveyed a sense of appreciation for the state of Israel. We highly recommend this tour and Ariel!!! See more..
5.0 Muly, by Jerusalem ATV Adventure Tours (59 reviews)
- A real treat for the whole family!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Off-Road & ATV Trails

What a fun experience for the entire family!!! We had 2 vehicles for the 6 of us and ziv was our guide. He was very careful and took great care of us! We enjoyed his guidance and company so much. We rode into a beautiful forest and saw the most spectacular views. After about half an hour we stopped and had freshly brewed tea and cookies-made by ziv-a very nice treat. We all had a great time doing something we never did before!!! See more..
5.0 Saxum Visitor Center (50 reviews)
- A great overview of the holy land. For any of the three major mono Theological religions Jewish, Islamic, or Christian.
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

The Saxum Visitor Center helps pilgrims to deepen their knowledge of the Holy Land through different multimedia resources in order to enrich each person’s Holy Land experience. See more..
5.0 The Biblical Museum of Natural History (49 reviews)
- Great place to visit.
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Zoos

The Biblical Museum of Natural History is a unique institution that is part zoo, part natural history museum, and part Torah education center. It showcases the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects of Scripture, as well as related zoological topics from the Talmud. The large species are exhibited as taxidermy specimens, while live exhibits are maintained for smaller species, and there are also a large number of biological artifacts of religious significance. Visits are conducted via guided tours, which include hands-on experiences! Through the exciting and interactive tour, visitors learn the identities and symbolism of the animals of Scripture, lessons in Jewish values, law and history, and the natural history of Biblical Israel. See more..
5.0 Aussie Guide in Israel (49 reviews)
- Dead Sea Tour with Paul from Aussie Tours
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Private Tours • Archaeology Tours • Day Trips

My wife and I took a day tour with Paul Hyams to the Dead Sea. We walked through Ein Gedi, floated in the northern end of the Dead Sea and finished the day with a jeep tour of the Judean Desert. All in all a wonderful day. Paul is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and for those that only speak English, perfect with his charming Australian accent. We would highly recommend Paul and his colleagues at Aussie Tours for any tours in Israel. See more..
5.0 Noah Tours Ltd (29 reviews)
- Private tour of Israel, Jordan & Egypt.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Private Tours

We just returned from a 12 day private tour of Israel, Jordan and Egypt, arranged by Noah Tours. There were 6 people in our group, 3 couples. From beginning to end, the Noah Tours team was prompt and responsive to our every need! On behalf of the group, I would like to sincerely thank Noah Tours for arranging such a marvelous trip - everything was organized and planned to perfection - the hotels, transportation and guides were second to none! The Noah Tours guides were exceptional and made our trip memorable by being continually involved and genuinely passionate. They did not hesitate to go out of their way to make heartwarming gestures for an unforgettable experience. Their wealth of knowledge as well as factual and anecdotal explanations were truly appreciated by us all. So thank you once again and thank you and Nili for taking the time to meet with us - we will whole heartedly recommend Noah Tours to all our family and friends without exception. See more..
5.0 TrailHead (27 reviews)
- Great Rental-Bike Place
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bike Tours

We rented 2 bikes, got a very thorough brief on the area and went for a 2 hours ride. there are various tracks to choose from (beginners to extreme) We took a circuit tour through an archaeological site and riding besides the local vineyard. highly recommended See more..
4.5 Western Wall (11.3k reviews)
- A Memorable Visit
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and a place of prayer sacred to the Jewish people. See more..
4.5 Église du Saint-Sépulcre (6.819 reviews)
- The Holiest place
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Built in the fourth century over the site of a Roman Pagan temple, this is considered one of the world’s holiest shrines to Christians, preserving the most important moments of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. See more..
4.5 Monte das Oliveiras (4.355 reviews)
- Perfect place to begin your trip to the Old City
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Located east of Jerusalem, this holy spot is associated with many events in Jesus’ life including ascending to Heaven (Chapel of Ascension) and teaching his disciples the Lord’s prayer (Pater Noster). See more..
4.5 The Western Wall Tunnels (3.505 reviews)
- Amazing walk in history
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

It is an amazing part of a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem, and see how the Temple mount was built, how the stones were set on top of Mount Moriah, an architectural and engineering feat, that is incredible. It is worth visiting, if you get to book your time, just groups of 20 people enter each 10 minutes, and do reserve it ahead of time or via your tour operator. The exit is on the first station of the Via Crucis, so it is a good place to continue touring the Old City See more..
4.5 Garden of Gethsemane (2.859 reviews)
- Betrayed with a kiss
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Gardens

Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation. See more..
4.5 The Garden Tomb (2.391 reviews)
- Place of Peace
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Located north of the Old City’s Damascus Gate, this Christian holy site is a perfect place for prayer and contemplation. Many believe it to be the site of Christ's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. See more..
4.5 Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem (2.224 reviews)
- Great restoration of the old citadel
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Observation Decks & Towers • History Museums

Located in the restored ancient Citadel of Jerusalem at the entrance to the Old City, the Tower of David Museum tells the story of the city through history. The exhibition takes the visitor on a journey through 3000 years of history, using models, displays and multi media so that the timeline of the city comes to life. The museum stages temporary exhibitions which integrate the unique location and majesty of the ancient Citadel and its history with a contemporary presentation of artistic and historical issues. It hosts lectures and special musical, educational and cultural events. The 2 night shows, both the Night Spectacular and KING DAVID are world renowned and present Jerusalem's special character and beauty screened in lights, images and music on the ancient walls in the Citadel courtyard. Admission to the unique 360° view point over the old and new city of Jerusalem is 15 NIS only! See more..
4.5 Jewish Quarter (1.846 reviews)
- Enter through the Zion Gate
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Following two devastating wars and 20 years of enemy occupation, the Jewish Quarter of Old Jerusalem was reconstructed with great attention to harmonious architectural detail. The highlight of the quarter is the excavation of the Cardo, the ancient Roman market street. See more..
4.5 The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa (1.674 reviews)
- The Passion
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Starting at St. Stephen's (Lions') Gate in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this is the route Jesus is said to have followed as he carried the Cross to his crucifixion. See more..
4.5 Temple Mount (1.591 reviews)
- Opens at 7am, well worth a visit.
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

A hill in the eastern part of Old Jerusalem is of special significance to the world's three major religions. It was reputedly the site of the first and second Jewish Temple, and since the 7th century has contained two Muslim shrines. See more..
4.5 Mahane Yehuda Market (1.477 reviews)
- Amazing but insane
Spent 1-2 hours Flea & Street Markets

Awesome but totally hectic experience. There seemed to be organized tours which were annoying because they blocked the movement of people, but also might be the way to go because they seem to be keen charging tourists a premium. Can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Consider making a list of what you want in advance as the experience can throw you off your game. I panic bought $170 worth of halva. Luckily it tastes amazing. See more..
4.5 Hezekiah's Tunnel - Siloam Tunnel (1.449 reviews)
- Great for all ages... lot's of steps!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Come rediscover Biblical Jerusalem! Located just outside the Old City walls, the City of David is in fact the historical Old City of Jerusalem, containing archeological remnants going back 4,000 years. Come see for yourself where it all began... See more..
4.5 City of David National Park (1.150 reviews)
- The Hebrew Bible comes alive - not to be missed!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Visitor Centers

Rediscover Biblical Jerusalem.The story of the City of David began over 3,000 years ago,Today, the story of the City of David continues. Deep underground, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. While above ground, the city is a vibrant center of activity with a visitor's center that welcomes visitors for an exciting tour to the site where much of the Bible was written. See more..
4.5 Jaffa Gate (1.018 reviews)
- OLD CITY WALLS PROMENADE
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The main entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City faces the west toward the old port of Jaffa, and is located next to one of the city’s best-known sites, the Tower of David or Citadel. There are seven gates open: New Gate, Zion, Dung, Jaffa, Lions’ (St. Stephen's), Herod’s, and Damascus (Shechem). See more..
4.5 Christ's Tomb (1.006 reviews)
- Eternal procession here
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also called the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, or the Church of the Resurrection by Eastern Christians, is a church within the Christian Quarter of the walled Old City of Jerusalem. It is a few steps away from the Muristan. The site is venerated as Golgotha (the Hill of Calvary), where Jesus was crucified, and is said also to contain the place where Jesus was buried (the Sepulchre). A trend among visitors to the spot (standing outside the Church) is to applaud loudly during the ringing of bells. This is to recognize the unique beauty of the Church and its unique history. See more..
4.5 Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony) (990 reviews)
- A Beautiful Church
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Located on the Mount of Olives, this beautiful church was first built by the Byzantines in 379 and rebuilt between 1919 and 1924, whose construction was financed from contributions made by many countries. See more..
4.5 Ben Yehuda Street (943 reviews)
- A Favorite Place to Stroll
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Named after Eliezer Ben Yehuda who revived Hebrew as a modern language, this busy street is filled with cafes, shops and street vendors. Visit ben-yehudah-streetDOTcom to see shops and businesses on Ben Yehuda Street See more..
4.5 Dome of the Rock (810 reviews)
- The Third Holiest Islamic site.
Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Located in the Old City’s Muslim Quarter, this is the world’s third holiest shrine to Muslims (after the Kaaba in Mecca and the Tomb of the Propher in Medina), which signifies the spot where the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended into Heaven. See more..