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Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
Where Jerusalem sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 356
- Time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
Jerusalem sits in Israel, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 356 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Israel › Jerusalem
What to see in Jerusalem
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Church of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)
108 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Church of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)
Sample itineraries for Jerusalem
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- MorningOld City of Jerusalem160 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)134 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWay of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)108 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group TourTakes about 10 hours.
2 days in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's most-visited sights · More of Jerusalem's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- MorningOld City of Jerusalem160 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)134 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWay of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)108 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group TourTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningChurch of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)108 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonJerusalem Jewish Quarter70 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFrom Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River TourTakes about 12 hours.
3 days in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's most-visited sights · More of Jerusalem's top sights · Day trip to Sweimah
- 1
Day 1
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- MorningOld City of Jerusalem160 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)134 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWay of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)108 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group TourTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningChurch of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)108 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonJerusalem Jewish Quarter70 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFrom Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sweimah
- Early startHead to SweimahAbout 40 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's most-visited sights · More of Jerusalem's top sights · Day trip to Sweimah · More of Jerusalem's top sights · Day trip to Tel Aviv
- 1
Day 1
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- MorningOld City of Jerusalem160 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)134 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWay of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)108 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group TourTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningChurch of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)108 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonJerusalem Jewish Quarter70 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFrom Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sweimah
- Early startHead to SweimahAbout 40 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningJericho66 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMasada66 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCity of David Private Guided TourTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Tel Aviv
- Early startHead to Tel AvivAbout 51 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Jerusalem
Jerusalem's most-visited sights · More of Jerusalem's top sights · Day trip to Sweimah · More of Jerusalem's top sights · Day trip to Tel Aviv · Day trip to Ashdod · Day trip to Herzliya
- 1
Day 1
Jerusalem's most-visited sights
- MorningOld City of Jerusalem160 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)134 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonWay of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)108 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadGaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group TourTakes about 10 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningChurch of the Nativity (Basilica of the Nativity)108 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonJerusalem Jewish Quarter70 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadFrom Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River TourTakes about 12 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Sweimah
- Early startHead to SweimahAbout 40 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Jerusalem's top sights
- MorningJericho66 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonMasada66 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCity of David Private Guided TourTakes about 2.5 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Tel Aviv
- Early startHead to Tel AvivAbout 51 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Ashdod
- Early startHead to AshdodAbout 52 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Herzliya
- Early startHead to HerzliyaAbout 54 km from Jerusalem — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Jerusalem
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Gaza Border and Nova Festival Memorial Small Group Tour
4.8 (17)10h
Journey from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to the Gaza border and visit areas affected by the October 7th events. Stop at Kobe’s Hill lookout point and then watch a short film at the Sderot Police Station. In Nahal Oz, learn…
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From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River Tour
4.3 (46)12h
Our full-day guided Galilee tour takes you through Israel’s most significant biblical landscapes. Begin in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to Capernaum along the Sea of Galilee at the…
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City of David Private Guided Tour
5.0 (13)2h 30m
Just outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, the archaeological site of the City of David is where the city began thousands of years ago. From the palace of King David to the Canaanite Cyclopian buildings, and…
from $358.02 / personView details
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
4.3 (784)9h
Discover two of Israel's must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Jerusalem. You'll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod's palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This…
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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Tour From Jerusalem
4.7 (135)9h 30m
Experience the ultimate Holy Land journey on our Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour. Begin in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, visiting the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto, Catholic Shepherds’ Field,…
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Old City of Jerusalem Guided Walking Tour
4.8 (63)4h
Experience the rich history of Jerusalem with a tour packed with amazing sites, stories and spectacles that will bring a new meaning to almost every page in Biblical history. Leave political opinions and preconceptions…
from $58 / personView details
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