Things to do & places to visit in West Bank, Palestinian Territories

West Bank #1 destination in Palestinian Territories 2023. The average rating score is 4.52 based on 8.573 traveler reviews, of 165 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Hebron, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:16.

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5.0 Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory (413 reviews)
- Real “blessings” here!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Factory Outlets

Everyone is Welcome to order from our website and have their items shipped to them .The Olive Wood Factory in Bethlehem ,is a 3rd Generation christian family business run Since 1925 . You get to watch friendly local artist making all kinds of products from Olive Wood .Also the Bethlehem Panoramic View 360 degrees of all Bethlehem at the top of the factory ,and huge selections of olive wood products able to buy from the shop If like .Theres no pressure to buy anything .All welcome to view and take pictures.Its easy to find alone ,only 2 minutes walking from The Church of the Nativity and next door to Milk Grotto Church.Free Wifi ,Local Map ,coffee,tea,Help/ Advice ,all Free without the need to buy anything .We organise Local tours to Marsaba monastery ,herodium,Jericho,dead Sea with our trusted taxi drivers who will charge you only local prices making your experience very pleasant .Open Anytime by appointment outside opening hours. See more..
5.0 Dar Zahran Heritage Building (257 reviews)
- A wonderful experience!
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

1- Dar Zahran Heritage Building: Attractive, historic building with a unique history. For 250 years, this building has been the property of the Ramallite Dar Zahran Jaghab family, serving as a family home, guest chamber, and the place of residence of Ramallah's" Mukhtar" (leader). It includes an art gallery, a photo gallery of Ramallah from 1850 to 1979, a souvenir shop and a Fair Trade corner selling authentic Palestinian food products, embroidery and jewelry. Visit Dar Zahran to experience a journey through centuries of Arab Christian life in Palestine. Location: Old City, opposite Arab Bank branch Al- Balad branch- Ramallah Al-Tahta. 2- Tarfidia is considered to be a historic area of great significance to Palestinian heritage in the city of Ramallah. The name Tarfidia originates from Latin, meaning faithful and sincere. This narrow valley is situated between two mountains, in which ancient Roman olive trees flourish, as well as pine, oak, eucalyptus, figs, peaches, almonds, apricots, grape vines and wild herbs such as thyme and sage. Ruins in Tarfidia indicate that it was once the site of a Roman village. In the valley there are rock carvings and wildlife, as well as "palaces" that serve agricultural purposes. Referred to as al-manatir, these are important historical monuments to the traditional lives of Palestinian society. There was also a spring of water that used to provide fresh, pure water to the area. The continued survival of Tarfidia as an authentic ecological microcosm is under threat from dwindling water supplies, urban development and competition for land. We invite you to visit Tarfidia, and to experience Palestinian cultural and historical heritage in this area. See more..
5.0 Caliber 3 (152 reviews)
- Sensacional!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shooting Ranges

Loved it! The place, the team, the learnings, ....really amazing and unique experience. Also helped us better understand what Israel goes thru every day to protect the country, etc. Really unique experience and highly recommended. See more..
5.0 Taybeh Brewery (144 reviews)
- Taybeh
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Breweries

Taybeh Brewery is the first microbrewery in the Middle East and the first Palestine Beer since 1994. Come Visit Us for a tour and tasting! Producing Taybeh Golden Beer, Taybeh Dark, Taybeh Amber, Taybeh White, Taybeh IPA and Taybeh non-alcoholic. Tours are offered 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. See more..
5.0 The Workshop Gush Etzion (136 reviews)
- A WONDERFUL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
Spent 2-3 hours Lessons & Workshops

The Workshop Gush Etzion is a fun and exciting, hands-on experience, creating your own piece of Judaica. The sessions run for 2.5 hours and are suitable for everyone age 6 and up (we’ve had participants up to the age of 90 so far – and many ages in between, and the adults enjoy it just as much as the kids). You will get to work with your hands and on some of our machines in a safe and fun environment. See more..
5.0 Re-Gush ATV & Jeep tours in Gush Etzion (102 reviews)
- Fun and educational
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Cultural Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Sightseeing Tours

Re-Gush provided us a great family outing. From the youngest child (age 8) all the way up, we all had a blast. Razors much more fun than a regular Jeep, had a great outdoor feel to it. we also took advantage of the Bluetooth speakers to connect our phone for music. Aryeh was a great guide, safety is never compromised and he gives an excellent explanation of everything you see. We felt like we stepped into the Bible. See more..
5.0 Hantourism (70 reviews)
- A must visit in Ramallah with a great guide
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

To every person visiting Ramallah, passing by or coming to stay for a longer period, I do recommend them the Amari Refugee Camp tour with Mohammed. It has been a very enriching visit from which I have learnt a lot. I am very thankful that we got to meet people that work at the Palestinian Society for Care and Development and that we got to discover the activites they implement in the camp, specially regarding the assistance of people with disabilities. They are doing a great job providing the camp with special education for people with special needs. It was also a great opportunity getting to talk and have coffee with Alaa Albaba, a Palestinian artist that has given a different life to Amari Camp in his paintings. See more..
5.0 Ashdot Adventure Tours (65 reviews)
- A must experience with teenager.
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Climbing Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours

Great rappelling with Itamar and his team! We mer at the Ramon Crater visitor center and he took time to go over the safety rules with us. Everything was taken in time, no rushing or anything. We felt very safe and confident with him. We all had two go's and my 14year old son absolutely loved it. We will definitely go back to.Itamar for another adventure! Thank you for a memorable day! See more..
5.0 Birzeit Brewery (56 reviews)
- Great beers, nice people
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Brewed By Brothers For Friends Passion, precision, and perfection are the hallmarks of our premium quality beers . Hand Crafted to the exact standards of beer lovers. We only use the highest quality Malted barley , noble hops , yeast and pure water to craft a range of well-balanced flavours for every pure taste. See more..
5.0 The Star Bazaar Gift Shop (49 reviews)
- Bethlehem Bible College Gift Shop is a must visit!
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

This shop is part of Bethlehem Bible College & found on the College premises. Therefore you should look out for the Bethlehem Bible College signage. We are selling Olive Wood products (Carvings, crosses and Nativity sets), Books, Embroidery, Phoenician glass, Mosaic, Felt items, Glass Shard Christmas tree ornaments, Original paintings on Olive Wood, Jewelry, Leather products and MANY ITEMS not tot be found anywhere else. Funds are used for scholarships and general upkeep of the College. Our mission is to fulfill our call according to Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you (NRSV). Your support will help us to not only touch, teach & train Christians in the Holy Land to be disciples of Christ, but also to reach the precious people in the Arab world teaching them about Christ our Savior. See more..
5.0 Ancient Shiloh (Tel Shiloh) (44 reviews)
- Very special place for people who are interested in Bible, History and archeaology
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas

I have visited Shilo many times with guests from all backgrounds Jews, Christians and others from all over the world. People are always amazed to see how the site has developed to provide a great experience for tourists. The site entrance in through a gift shop and coffee shop. There is an entrance fee. Restrooms, local expert guides. Golf chart cars are available for people who have difficulty walking up to the top of the hill where the visitors center and video presentation are located. See more..
5.0 Beyond Borders Tours (33 reviews)
- Rami ROCKS
City Tours • Multi-day Tours • Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Day Trips

One of THE highlights of our trip to Israel was meeting journalist and Beyond Borders Tours owner, Rami Nazzal!! His SWAG is UNMATCHED!!! His passion for affecting change is not only inspiring; it’s contagious! He was my personal reminder to keep pressing no matter how hard or how long you have to fight. I’m not huge on politics, but I saw beautiful people on both sides of the wall who want the conflict to cease. #JourneyToIsrael #PassagesIsrael #SwagForDqys #HeIsDope #AAL #FightOn #PressForward #PrayForPeace See more..
5.0 Zuluf Souvenir Store & Factory (28 reviews)
- Amazing store in support of the local community
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Nabil Store & Factory is Located in Beit Sahour well known as the shepherd's field, a small village next to Bethlehem where the Angels appread to the Shepherds and Announced the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Nabil Factory is a cooperative store consisting of 14 Christian families from Bethlehem, each of them specializes in one or two product line to then be sold in the Nabil Souvenir Shop and our online store. Most of the 14 families take olive wood craftsmanship as their main craft because as a Christians has always been connected to this tree and it is considered to be one of the main crafts in Bethlehem as well as Mother of Pearl, Silver , Gold and Diamond Jewelry, Icon Painting and metal products like key chains. You're Most Welcome to visit our Store and Factory and have great experience with us. See more..
5.0 Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus (26 reviews)
- A HOLY PLACE
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

It was St. Mary of Jesus Crucified (Mariam Baouardy) who, led by the Lord, indicated the place of the Order of Carmel monastery on top of the hill of David which is in front of the hill of the Nativity Church. The monastery was inaugurated in 1876 while the Chapel was blessed in 1892. You can visit the Chapel and the museum where all the belongings of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified are. See more..
5.0 Gush Etzion Heritage Center (23 reviews)
- Powerful educational -emotional experience
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Heritage Center The new state-of-the-art sound&light show Several Languages Permanent exhibit Historical Archive Panoramic observation point See more..
4.5 Church of the Nativity (2.370 reviews)
- Palestinian Tour Guide
Sunday: 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Built over the Grotto of the Nativity by Constantine in 325 A.D.To view top of the Nativity church we recommend you visit the Blessings gift shop and The olive wood factory just 2 minutes walk next door to milk grotto church.Destroyed and rebuilt in the 6th century and renovated in the 11th century by the crusaders, this is the oldest Church in the Holy Land that is still in use.$20 fee to skip The Line With Guide for whole group. See more..
4.5 Milk Grotto (455 reviews)
- Milk grotto church
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Milk Grotto is Behind the Nativity Church and Next door to Blessings Gift Shop and the Olive Wood Factory. Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. A "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white. Must See.Milk Powder $2 per packet See more..
4.5 Mount of Temptation Monastery (291 reviews)
- Unique
Religious Sites

Take the cable car next to Tel Jericho where this unique experience of the worlds longest cable car below sea level takes you over ancient Jericho to the Monastery of Temptation. When you disembark it is about a 5-10 minute walk uphill to the monastery where you can look around and look over the views of the Jordan Valley. There isn't much to do up there except explore the monastery and look around but the whole experience is unique and photogenic. Early morning is good to miss the crowds but late afternoon is best for the views without the sun shining directly at you. See more..
4.5 The Church of St. Catherine (272 reviews)
- Roman Catholic Church
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Religious Sites

This Roman Catholic Church dedicated to Saint Catherine was built in 1882 on the ruins of a Crusader church and monastery (and those were built on previous ruins). Today’s church shares a wall with the Church of the Nativity. The interior is simple yet stunning, with marble columns, vaulted ceiling and beautiful chapels. Below St. Catherine’s are a complex of caves, accessible via a staircase in the nave. These include the cave of St. Jerome, St Joseph’s Chapel, and the Chapel of the Holy Innocents. St. Catherine’s is the parish church for Bethlehem’s Catholics, and Midnight Mass is televised around the world from here. Many groups of pilgrims routinely celebrate Mass at St. Catherine’s too, so it’s always a busy place. A pretty cloister with a statue of St. Jerome can be found outside one of the Church entrances. See more..
4.5 Mar Saba Monastery (189 reviews)
- Amazing architecture and location, beautiful, old monastery
Religious Sites

Founded in the 5th century, this Greek Orthodox monastery is considered the oldest and one of the strictest in the Holy Land. See more..
4.5 Arafat's Tomb (171 reviews)
- A must visit!
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a relatively new museum - it also shares the ground with the mausoleum of the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat, a mosque and “al muqatara” which is the building for the current Palestinian Administration. Clean, well organized - and very informative. Shares information about the history of Palestinian until this date, various news articles, movie clips etc., belongings of the late Palestinian president as well as a tour to the HQ of where Yasser Arafat and his team were sieged during his final months. See more..
4.5 Sanctuary Bethlehem (151 reviews)
- Important Shrine
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Church of the Nativity is an important Christian destination. The church itself is pleasant but everyone will want to queue to enter the crypt and site of the birth of Jesus. Be prepared for a long wait in this Greek Orthodox church. See more..
4.5 Genesis Land (146 reviews)
- Best chicken ever!
Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Best Date Honey Chicken on our tour -- best meal of the 2 week trip! The staff was entertaining and informative, providing a brief commentary on biblical life in Jesus' time. You can also get a camel ride here if you want, but the neat thing was the tent where the meal was served and the beautiful Mt. Moab view from the tent. Do this! See more..
4.5 Shepherd's Sanctuary (127 reviews)
- Beautiful and poignant
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

It’s a pretty remote area but totally worth visiting for the history and story behind it, especially if you visit with a guide who can explain everything. The church isn’t the largest nor most elaborate but it’s the simplicity which is memorable. The number of people inside is limited giving the opportunity to take in all the paintings properly and the surrounding grounds are equally as impressive when you understand the background. Certainly worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Hisham's Palace (126 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

I’ve been at Hisham’s Palace during my one day trip to Jericho. Unfortunately a big part of it is closed at the moment as they do some working on it. Therefore I was not able to see all the mosaic floors which I came for, just one little space with a beautiful mosaic floor was open. They have an extra room for small pieces and you can watch an interesting movie about the palace, too. It’s a great thing to do when being around Jericho and worth a visit. I just wondered why they do not protect the floors and special areas with ropes and something similar like barriers as everyone could easily step on this historic pieces of art. See more..
4.5 Cave of the Patriarchs (116 reviews)
- Spiritual experience at Judaism's second holiest site.
Sunday: 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites

This second holiest site in Israel for the Jewish people is an excellent place to visit. The building was built 2000 years ago and still is in great shape. The tomb markers are off limits to non-Muslims but can be viewed via windows. Due to tensions only half of the site is open to Jews, while the other half is open to Muslims most of the year. The regular bus service from Jerusalem's Central Bus Station is the perfect way to travel there if you do not have a car. See more..
4.5 Ein Prat Nature Reserve (Wadi Qelt) (112 reviews)
- Off the beaten track
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ancient Ruins • Historic Walking Areas

The desert scenery, abundance of water and varied vegetation create this unique oasis – the Ein Prat Nature Reserve. You will also find monasteries and archaeological findings – remnants of human activity in different periods. See more..
4.5 Mahmoud Darwish Museum (71 reviews)
- Peaceful, and Quaint museum
Speciality Museums

A lovely quaint and peaceful museum for the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. The museum is surrounded by a beautiful garden and a nice view over Ramallah city. A nice and easy visit to do on a lovely cool evening (abt 20-25 minutes walk from Ramallah municipality) See more..
4.5 Cave of St. Jerome (69 reviews)
- Reflect
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

Think of someone sitting down here at a desk via candle light translating the Bible from Hebrew to Latin. Moving. See more..
4.5 Visit Palestine Center (68 reviews)
- Delicious food, friendly staff
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Visitor Centers

We regret to inform you that the Visit Palestine Center is temporarily closing. We will be back soon. The Visit Palestine Center is located in a beautifully restored 200 year old building in the Old City of Bethlehem, just a few minutes walk from Manger Street and the Church of Nativity. Our Tourist Information Point is fully equipped to help plan and organize your trip to Palestine. We also offer a unique shopping experience in our Boutique Gift Shop which carries products that are exclusively made in Palestine. The latest addition to the center is our Cafe and outdoor terrace restaurant offering a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, light meals and salads. The center regularly holds different events such as movie screenings, book launches, food tastings and more. See more..