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Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour - Trip from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv - Small Group
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Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour - Trip from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv - Small Group
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
4 to 6 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv gets you on the road with no fuss.
- Stay comfortable in a climate-controlled tour vehicle
- Soak up the Bethlehem atmosphere on a guided walking tour
- Included admission at listed sites saves time upon arrival
- Drop-off at bus station in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv for easy onward travel
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What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Local Tour Guide
Pick up and Drop off to David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem
Tel Aviv Option only Pick up - Drop off Back to Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel only
Bottled water
Hotel Pick up & Drop-Off
Departure & Return
Pick up from Jerusalem: 7:45-8:00 Pick up from Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel ( Front of the Hotel ) King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
Only for Tel Aviv Pick up Option: 6:30AM Pick up from Tel Aviv Grand Beach Hotel ( Front of the Hotel ) HaYarkon St 250, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
After Bethlehem, Half Day Tour Finish Go Back to Jerusalem to David Citadel Hotel
After Bethlehem Half Day Tour Finish stay in Bethlehem
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No Return To Tel Aviv - Only Pick up from Jerusalem
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY Elijah Tours & Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour - Trip from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv - Small Group?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour - Trip from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv - Small Group?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Perfect half day tour
Jeff_L
, Jun 2022
Great experience with Elijah Tours.
May_C
, Jun 2022
Highlight of Visit
Bryan_M
, Jun 2022
Our guide from Elijah Tours was outstanding - very knowledgeable, informative, and engaging without being overbearing. This was easily the highlight of our trip. Our Mercedes van was very comfortable, and the small group size was just right. We saw the major historic sites in Bethlehem, learned about the culture of the region, and had time afterwards to explore Jerusalem on our own. It was very easy and enjoyable to take the train back from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv at the end. Highly recommended.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Exceptional tour
Priya_B
, Jun 2022
The tour was exceptional. They picked us up on time from a central location in Jerusalem. Our guide was knowledgeable, and gave us a wonderful insight into the Bethlehem from a historical and religious perspective. We made a short stop in a cafe in Bethlehem - had very good coffee and got to see the vehicle that Pope Francis rode in during his visit to Bethlehem. Truly one of the best tours I have been on. Not to be missed if Bethlehem is on your itinerary.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Once in a lifetime experience!
Gio_V
, Apr 2022
We had an awesome and fun-filled experience with our tour guide! Seeing the place where Christianity started and the birth town of Jesus will leave you amazed in every way possible. I’m so grateful to see Bethlehem - our guide knows very well of the town’s history, chapels and he’ll make sure to bring you to a souvenir shop afterwards! Right on!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Excellent tour
helen_h
, Mar 2022
Excellent guide Samir, very knowledgeable, very good spoken English, took care of everyone.
Comfortable, clean minivan transport. Excellent tour, highly recommended.
Best Value for money Tour of Bethlehem
Rachel_G
, Mar 2022
Our tour guide Samir was friendly and full of knowledge. He was a pleasure to spend time with. The sites were amazing - seeing the birth place of Jesus, the resting place of the three kings and Shepards was all absolutely fascinating. The tour was well organised and I would highly recommend for solo travelers.
Response from Host , Apr 2022
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Akim_A
, Mar 2022
The tour guide recital of our Lord's prayer in the original language of Jesus Christ, at the site church of divinity to the group.
Bethlehem
sdion4
, Feb 2022
Really good and...
Jason_R
, Nov 2021
Really good and informative tour. A great way to experience Palestine. Free felafal snack provided and coffee.
Excellent Tour and Sights
Alexandra_K
, Nov 2021
I had an excellent tour with Zuluf. Due to tourism being low during COVID-19, Bethlehem just opened back up. I was extremely fortunate that I booked on a Thursday because no one else was on my tour but myself. I got to see so much and had the experience of being able to walk right in to some sights that typically take hours to see or limited times on how long you can spend there. Zuluf was extremely knowledgeable and filled me in on a lot of history. He also asked what I wanted him to focus on and I said whatever he could tell me. He also sent me photos from all the sights were taken. I highly recommend visiting Bethlehem with Elijah Tours.
A wonderful tour with amazing guides!
Kerstin_G
, Jun 2021
The half-day tour was the best investmest I made during my trip to Jerusalem! The tour covered the most essential places in Bethlehem and the tour guides as well as the driver did their best to offer an unforgettable experience. It needs to be said that due to Covid and a lack of other tourists, I received a very personalized tour, but I am sure that bigger groups get just as much out of it. Especially the Church of Nativity was an impressive place, for religious and non-religious people alike.
Wonderful Guide - Great Tour
Frances_C
, Mar 2020
Very informative
Athol_G
, Feb 2020
A great half day tour
Peter_Z
, Feb 2020
A perfect half-day tour. The guides manage to cram a lot of interesting stuff about Bethlehem and the surrounds in the tour. We had three guides, each one versed in the area, the West bank and the Church of The Nativity. They also feed us well with local food. Highly recommended.
Interesting
Stefano_B
, Feb 2020
The tour was good and interesting. The guides were very helpful and often made us laugh. We visited a lot of interesting places and the food tasting was the cherry on the cake.
A fab little half day trip
michellamybella
, Feb 2020
Bethlehem is very charming. I’m definitely glad I made the trip. The tour started off with checking out some of the graffiti on the wall at the West Bank which I found very interesting. If you are into Banksy, you can check out some of his work.
All of the guides were super friendly, informative and even funny! They were very patient and I didn’t feel rushed at places we stopped. There was enough time to have a little mooch around the area.
Our group was very lucky in that the queues to view the spot where Jesus was born and the manger weren’t too long. So we were able to go in, see, touch the stone and take pictures. I don’t think this is usually part of the tour as the queues can be long. I did not have expectations of this going in, but felt very fortunate for the experience.
You need not fear going hungry, even if you skip breakfast due to the early start. They provide many opportunities to sample local food including bread, baklava and falafel.
I thought it was a great mix of visiting historical sights and getting to see the countryside and surrounding areas of Bethlehem.
It was short, sweet and definitely a good way to spend half a day!
Response from Host , Feb 2020
Dear friend, very very happy you had a lovely time in our Bethlehem half-day tour, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our Tour company to other travelers. I’m sure our entire staff will be very happy with this review, Take care and hope to see you in the holy land one day <3 <3 <3, and THANK YOU A LOT For taking your time to write this review much appreciated <3
The guides
Paul_P
, Feb 2020
This was by far the best tour I've ever been on. The guides were super lovely and kept giving us falafel, breads, sweets and we even got some lunch (which we didn't think was part of the tour!). The Palestinian people were very friendly and it was a true privilege to see the 'other side' of the wall. The tour itinerary was good too, taking in the main sights of Bethlehem.
Response from Host , Feb 2020
Dear friend I appreciate your positive feedback about our tour company and guides. We do take pride in giving the best experience ever, If you’re traveling to our area gain soon, don’t hesitate to call us or join one of our tours, very happy you enjoyed our Bethlehem and West Bank Part of the Tour
Excellent tour; highly recommended!
tbsanders
, Jan 2020
Excellent tour; it was fun, free spirited, informative and wonderfully hosted! The host was very generous with his local snacks!
Great People and Wonderful Experience
John_T
, Jan 2020
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic cultural experience. The tour guides were informative, welcoming, nice, and funny. We covered everything on the itinerary and more. We were able to try local foods and drinks. We also stopped to see some of Banksy's famous murals, which was great. A great way to spend the day!
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