City of David - Tour of Biblical Jerusalem

About:

Pass through the underground tunnels through which the city was conquered and residents fled. Go down to the hidden spring where kings were coronated. Walk in illuminated darkness through the water of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, where water has flowed since the time of the prophets. Join the mysterious, magical journey between ancient shafts, walls and fortresses at the City of David, the place where Jerusalem was born.

Highlights:

- Pass through the underground tunnels through which the city was conquered and residents fled.

- Go down to the hidden spring where kings were coronated.

- Walk in illuminated darkness through the water of Hezekiah’s Tunnel, where water has flowed since the time of the prophets.

-Join the mysterious, magical journey between ancient shafts, walls and fortresses at the City of David, the place where Jerusalem was born.

What is included?

Experienced guide

A panoramic view of the surrounding area

3D movie

Dr. Mazar’s Palace Excavation- an impressive structure from the period of the Judean kings.

The Royal Acropolis (Area G) and remnants of remarkable homes from the Biblical Period.

Departure location:

City of David- Visitors Center at the entrance next to the ticket desk

By car:

If you are coming in a private vehicle, it is important to know that it is hard to find parking near the Western Wall and the City of David. Therefore, we recommend coming to the Karta Parking Lot and the Mamilla Parking Lot located near Jaffa Gate (from there, you can come by foot or with a taxi)

By foot:

For those interested in arriving by foot from Jaffa Gate (Karta/Mamilla Parking Lots) to the City of David

After you enter Jaffa Gate into the walls, continue through the paved stone plaza and before the entrance to the marketplace, walk to the right, continuing with the road toward the Kishle (Police Station)

Continue walking with the road leading to the walls of the city, pass the Zion Gate and the Jewish Quarter parking lot, and continue down the road until the traffic circle at the entrance of the Western Wall. At the circle, turn right toward the Dung Gate and exiting the gate, turn left. Descend, about 200 meters and turn right toward the entrance to the City of David, with the large gold harp above it.

By bus:

Bus lines to Jaffa Gate: 20, 60 (From the Central Bus Station)

WAZE - Mamilla Parking Lot

Bus lines to the City of David: 1, 2, 38 to the Western Wall

GPS – Ma’alot Ir David Street

WAZE – City of David (no parking)/Mount Zion Parking Lot (public parking lot – payment required)

Opening hours:

Summer -
Sunday till Thursday at 10.00h and 16.00h. Friday at 10:00

Winter -

Sunday till Thursday at 10.00h and 14.00h. Friday at 10:00

Address:

City of David

Ma'alot Ir David St, Jerusalem, 97400

What is important to know?

• Tour length is 1.5 hours.

• The Old City is closed off to private vehicles.

• In order to reach the City of David by foot, exit the Old City via the Dung Gate (the gate closest to the Western Wall Plaza). Turn left and shortly after (approximately 50 meters), make a right. The entrance to the City of David will be on your left hand side.

• Please notice that the tour includes walking up and down stairs.

• The tour includes walking through an underground tunnel.

• There are storage lockers at the site for your convenience at a cost of 10 nis. We apologize but there is no room to store baby carriages.

• Enjoy our coffee & snack shop as well as a gift shop with unique souvenirs, books and jewelry.