Jerusalem Heritage & the Old City
Two days across the Old City quarters, City of David, Mount of Olives and Mahane Yehuda market.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Jaffa Gate & Tower of DavidOld City entrance and museum
- Jewish Quarter & CardoRoman-Byzantine street
- Western WallWestern Wall Tunnels by advance booking
- Church of the Holy SepulchreIn the Christian Quarter
Day 2
- City of DavidHezekiah's Tunnel (water)
- Mount of OlivesCity panorama
- Yad VashemHolocaust memorial museum
- Mahane Yehuda MarketFood and atmosphere
Tips
- Modest dress at holy sites
- Hours change on Friday–Saturday
- Comfortable shoes for Old City stones
About this route
The catalog lists Jerusalem Heritage & the Old City (ירושלים – מורשת והעיר העתיקה). Two days across the Old City quarters, City of David, Mount of Olives and Mahane Yehuda market. This is a 2-day route in Center. Recommended season: Year-round, best in spring and autumn.
On the first day the route passes Jaffa Gate & Tower of David (Old City entrance and museum), Jewish Quarter & Cardo (Roman-Byzantine street), Western Wall (Western Wall Tunnels by advance booking) and Church of the Holy Sepulchre (In the Christian Quarter). On the second day the route passes City of David (Hezekiah's Tunnel (water)), Mount of Olives (City panorama), Yad Vashem (Holocaust memorial museum) and Mahane Yehuda Market (Food and atmosphere).
Style: Heritage and Family. Tips: Modest dress at holy sites. Hours change on Friday–Saturday. Comfortable shoes for Old City stones.
Questions
How many days?
2 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: Year-round, best in spring and autumn.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Jaffa Gate & Tower of David (Old City entrance and museum).