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Jerusalem, Israel

Things to Do in Jerusalem

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

Most booked tours and tickets in Jerusalem

Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

4.3788 reviews9h
Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

4.3466 reviews12h
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

4.2282 reviews10h
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

4.3263 reviews9h
Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem

Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem

4.9252 reviews3h
Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Tour From Jerusalem

Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Tour From Jerusalem

4.7135 reviews8h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Jerusalem's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Jerusalem

  1. 1Western Wall
  2. 2Church of the Holy Sepulchre
  3. 3Dome of the Rock
  4. 4Old City Quarters
  5. 5Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
  6. 6Mount of Olives
  • Walk Through 3,000 Years of History: Stand before the massive Herodian stones of the Western Wall, touch the Stone of Unction in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was anointed, and gaze upon the golden Dome of the Rock—three of the world's most sacred sites within a single square kilometer.
  • Experience a Cultural Mosaic: Explore the four distinct quarters of the Old City—Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian—each with its own architecture, sounds, and smells. Then, contrast this with the contemporary art scene in the German Colony or the nightlife in the Russian Compound.
  • Taste a Unique Culinary Fusion: Savor the flavors where Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Jewish diaspora cuisines collide. Feast on fresh hummus at Abu Shukri in the Muslim Quarter, sample innovative Israeli cuisine at Machneyuda, and try Jerusalem's iconic knafeh dessert in the Old City.

Tickets and passes in Jerusalem

3-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem

3-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem

4.7143 reviews72h
Jerusalem Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum Tour

Jerusalem Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum Tour

4.8101 reviews2h
Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket

Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket

4.861 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Jerusalem

Private Guided Tour to the Culinary World of Jerusalem Market

Private Guided Tour to the Culinary World of Jerusalem Market

5.018 reviews2h
Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem

Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem

4.36 reviews2h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Jerusalem

Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem

Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem

4.4133 reviews10h
Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Jerusalem

Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Jerusalem

4.498 reviews10h
Travel to Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem

Travel to Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem

4.541 reviews8h

Hidden gems in Jerusalem

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Monastery of the Cross

A fortified Georgian Orthodox monastery nestled in the Valley of the Cross, near the Israel Museum and Knesset.

The Ticho House

A charming museum and cafe located in a historic home in downtown Jerusalem, once belonging to the ophthalmologist Dr. Ticho and his artist wife, Anna.

The Jerusalem Bird Observatory

A small urban wildlife sanctuary and bird-ringing station located between the Knesset and the Israel Museum.

The 'Time Elevator' Jerusalem

A 3D motion-simulator film experience that takes you on a thrilling ride through 3,000 years of Jerusalem's history.

St. Peter in Gallicantu

A Catholic church located on the eastern slope of Mount Zion, traditionally marking the site of the High Priest Caiaphas's palace.

Day trips from Jerusalem

The Dead Sea & Masada

1.5 hours by car/bus

Experience the surreal landscape of the lowest point on Earth. Float effortlessly in the hyper-saline Dead Sea and then explore the dramatic mountaintop fortress of Masada, a UNESCO site with stunning desert views and a gripping historical narrative.

Bethlehem

30-45 min by bus/car (check crossing requirements)

Visit the birthplace of Jesus, located just across the separation barrier in the West Bank. This Palestinian city is home to the Church of the Nativity, one of the world's oldest continuously operating churches, and offers a distinct cultural experience.

Tel Aviv

1 hour by train or car

Experience the striking contrast to Jerusalem's ancient solemnity. Tel Aviv is a vibrant, secular Mediterranean metropolis known for its beaches, world-class food scene, Bauhaus architecture (the White City), and buzzing nightlife.

Plan your Jerusalem trip

Things to do in Jerusalem: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Jerusalem?+

Top sights include Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Rock and Old City Quarters. Away from the crowds, try The Monastery of the Cross and The Ticho House.

What are the most popular tours in Jerusalem?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem (4.3 stars, 788 reviews); Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem (4.3 stars, 466 reviews); Jerusalem Full Day Tour From Jerusalem (4.2 stars, 285 reviews).

How much do tours in Jerusalem cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €10 and €709 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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