Private Tour
From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem - Bethlehem Half Day Guided Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem, The city of King David. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and sight see the historic and important attractions before arriving to Manger Square.
There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born in an underground cave that the church was built on. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto.
After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field where the angels appeared to the Shepherd’s to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. then we will have a 20 minute visit to a local olive wood factory and have an insight on the local crafts of the Christian families in Bethlehem.
*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.
*Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Licensed Tour Guide Nativity Church Only
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Church of the Nativity
A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Church of St. Catherine
Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
Options
Beth pick up and drop off
Beth pick up: Pick up anywhere in bethlehem and drop off back at your hotel in bethlehem only
Pickup included
Pick up from Tel Aviv/Ashdod
Pick up from Tel Aviv/Ashdod: Hotel Pick up and Drop off From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem
Pickup included
Private tour From Jerusalem
Hotel Pick up and Drop off: Pick up and Drop off from Jerusalem only , make sure there is parking for pick up
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Claudia C,
Dec 29, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic visit We took a day private tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem with our three small kids, the youngest in a stroller. All was perfectly arranged, the car transfer, the meeting with the guide, the pace of the visits, the explanations. Everyone was very patient and welcoming. The churches are extraordinary and it was such a blessing to go around Christmas time. The visit at the end to the Zuluf factory and shop was great, everyone was so friendly and patient.
One of the best experiences
Jeffrey Y,
Oct 19, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour last minute from Jerusalem. Basically the night before since we had a later departure and wanted to fill the morning. We were picked up promptly at 0700 from our pick up point. From there our Driver gave us a well informed history lesson from the area and the dynamics of the region. Dropped off in Bethlehem with our your guide taken to see every inch of the Church of nativity and the milk grotto. Then into another car to see the shepherds field. I cant believe how organized this was especially last minute moving cars and guides. The tour company treated us as family and not being a very religious person they still welcomed us as if we were. Highly recommend this tour !!!
Wonderful experience in the church of nativity and Jerusalem
Anielle G,
Sep 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic experience with this tour. We visited the church of nativity with Dia, the most knowledgeable person about religions, about the area, about history. An archeologist and specialized in restoration. I would recommend it to anyone that asks me. He speaks great English, would take us explaining everything, giving us special details about the church. Precious. Our driver from Jerusalem was the best and most gentle. He talked to us all the way from the beginning, with a geopolitical perspective of the region, historical facts and an opinion towards peace. It was indeed memorable. He’d stop for us to buy gifts, help is see what we wanted specifically, explain the little details about the traffic, the holidays, take us to the Mount of Olives. Ask for Rocco because he’s truly magnificent.
Exactly What We Needed
Alisha L,
Feb 26, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00I would highly recommend this tour. We chose the private tour because my mother had been sick and could not keep up with the group atmosphere. Our tour guide Abood was exactly what the doctor ordered. He was careful and considerate of my mom’s limitations. He was extremely knowledgeable, and we felt as if we were friends by the time the tour was complete. The driver that picked us up and delivered us back to the hotel was very kind too. He explained our surroundings on the drive, and gave us some history about the passing cities. We finished the tour at an olive wood store with extremely kind people making sure our tour was satisfactory.
Great solo tour
ammantio,
Dec 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great solos tour, just as much or as little as you want. Good service and the personal experience is perfect for business trips.
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