Israel · HALF-DAY
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Bethlehem’s half-day tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, covering the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherds’ Field, and practical tips.
“Excellent transportation in a modern bus Our guide Johnny was extremely knowledgeable and polite. Just a joy for all.”
Review the Jerusalem half-day tour, from Mount Scopus and Gethsemane to the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
“The tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He gave us an in-depth explanation of the historical and religious context of the various historical sites in the city.”
Review of Jerusalem’s five-hour Dead Sea trip, with floating, mineral mud, private beach access, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Very cool and knowledgeable guide! Everything was relaxed and well organised. Meeting point is in the hostel. We chose this trip because we didn’t want to spent a whole day, and it was excellent. We had 1.5 h at the dead see which was plenty, we didn’t want more. The ‚beach‘ and premises are like a 1 star hotel from the 70s. But you could still enjoy swimming and get mud from the ground of the see. You just need to find a spot approx. 2 meters from the shore and dig. Good value for money. We even got a towel, something to drink and eat as well. The mini…”
Review of Akko’s private half-day walking tour, covering Ottoman streets, Knights’ Halls, Templars Tunnel, local life, price, and practical tips.
“Andrew (tour guide) was unbelievable. His deep knowledge of Akko history and local population made this excursion truly memorable”
Review of Jerusalem’s $50 half-day tour, with Mount Scopus views, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Holy Sepulchre.
“The tour guide was not interested on Christian history of Jerusalem. I had to re-do it to enjoy this sacred place.”
Review of Tel Aviv’s Jaffa walking tour, with Old Port views, St. Peter’s Church, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Ein herzliches Dankeschön an Daniel unseren Guide! Er hat uns eine tolle Tour geboten. Die Tour dauerte ca. 2 Stunden und man hat viel gesehen und erfahren können”
Explore Jerusalem’s holy sites from Tel Aviv, with Mount of Olives views, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Holy Sepulchre.
“i upgraded tour from half day to full day tour as half day tour doesn't provide drop off/ return back to hotel. - guided tour of jerusalem is totally worth it as first time visitors. - covered lot of places included holy sepulcher, garden of gethsamne, via dolorosa and wailing wall. nRead more”
Review of the six-hour Jerusalem tour from Tel Aviv, with Mount of Olives views, holy sites, market time, and key one-way travel tips.
“It is not very clear that there is NO RETURN TRIP TO TEL AVIV. Be very careful before booking. Also, BE CAREFUL BOOKING THE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY TRIP because THERE ARE NO TRAINS coming back to Tel Aviv. We figured that out too late and lost all the money of the trip because they refused to refund us even if we didn’t feel comfortable not knowing how to return. Do not book this.”
See Jerusalem’s holy sites, Old City quarters, and Mount Scopus views on a practical half-day trip from Tel Aviv.
“Excelente. Ônibus muito bom, com ar e wifi. Pontuais. A guia era maravilhosa, falava espanhol perfeito e forneceu muitas informações. Recomendo fazer no primeiro dia que for/estiver em Jerusalém, pois com as informações fornecidas e possível voltar e rever os lugares que quiser.”
Review of a private Bethlehem tour from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ashdod, with hotel pickup, local guides, sacred sites, and practical tips.
“Great trip! Both my husband and I enjoyed it. Very interesting and educational. We had Sameer and Ziad as tour guides. They were both excellent guides and very nice, warm, and friendly people.”
Explore Jerusalem’s Old City, Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, Mount Scopus, and sacred sites on a guided five-hour tour.
“très bon guide, visite intéressante et de bon niveau par contre, convoqué à 7h50 pour commencer la visite à 9h30, ce n'est pas normal. Beaucoup trop d'attente avant le début des visites. Pour un programme vendu pour 5h, nous n'avons eu guère plus de 3h de visite”
Review of Jerusalem’s 3-hour Old City walking tour, including the Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, group size, value, guides, and practical tips.
“Doton was an excellent guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the 3 faiths and different cultures that make the old city their home plus his enthusiasm made the walk a lot of fun. Definitely worth the money!”
Review of Jerusalem’s private four-hour walking tour, with Old City highlights, flexible planning, guide details, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Zel did a marvelous job of explaining the history surrounding the sites in and around the Old City. He was pleasant and informative. We learned so much in a few hours and felt confident to visit again on our own.”
Float in the Dead Sea on a six-hour trip from Jerusalem, with entrance included, air-conditioned transport, mud, tea, and free cancellation.
“The most memorable part of the experience was going into the water of the Dead Sea and being able to float without effort. The Dead Sea is a very remarkable experience and it was wonderful to be there and to feel what it was like to be in the lowest elevation of the world.”
Visit Bethlehem from Tel Aviv, see the Nativity grotto, Shepherds’ Fields, Milk Grotto, and local art before ending in Jerusalem.
“Both of our guides were very knowledgeable and interesting. They explained everything and answered all our questions. George, our guide in Bethlehem, spoke Aramaic and said The Lords Prayer over us in Aramaic. We visited the grotto where Jesus was born as well as Read more”
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