Private Tour

Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Accompanied by your own private guide, visit the grotto of the birthplace of Jesus in the Nativity Church, Saint Jerome's Caves, Saint Catherine Church, Milk Grotto Church and the Shepherd's Field.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel

Local guide driver

Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Public transportation to the meeting point and back to your hotel

What To Expect

Beit Sahour

Meet at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint and drive to the city of Beit Sahour, the city of Shepherds who keep watch over their flock by night. In the past, the Canaanites inhabited its numerous caves, and today it is the home of many churches and convents.

Admission Not Applicable

Visit the Shepherds Field Church, the site that commemorates the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the shepherd to tell them the good news that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem

Reviews

5.00

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was amazing!
salmrisso,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a really nice time with Michael! He was very nice and explained the history of the city and the places very well! I highly recommend booking with him if you want to experience Bethlehem for a day! I’ll be sure to book with him again for other places when I come back :)
Highly recommended. Great experience
amordei,
Jun 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael was very knowledgeable about the history and also knew the area extremely well. I felt very comfortable in a very unfamiliar area with his guidance. He made the trip much more enriching for my kids and I.
Great Tour!!
W2051BLralfg,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you would like to get know Bethlehem one day, do this with Michael! He is a great guide, I liked every minute of being with him and I felt great about our tour. We saw so many interesting places in Bethlehem (even though not all of them are happy places as well). Please also take the chance of having lunch with a family, it will be a great culinary pleasure and a heart-warming experience. Don‘t worry about taking the bus from Jerusalem and ride back by bus: it‘s easy and interesting as well. Hopefully, I can come back one day taking another tour with Michael!
Educational, photogenic - places I would never have found on my own!
kathh923,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael took me on an amazing tour of Bethlehem and surrounding areas. We saw places I would never have discovered on my own (some of which were technically closed) including St Jerome's cave under the church of the Nativity, a very old Olive Press and tiny museum, secret courtyards with beautiful painted icons, and much, much more. He was also a wealth of information about the history of Bethlehem and the Palestinian people, and I learned so much. We visited Shepherd's field, Aida Refugee Camp and many different areas in Bethlehem. I highly recommend a tour with him if you have the opportunity.
Michael's Tour was awesome!
Diane D,
Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So thankful to been able to work with Michael. He arranged for a van to pick us up in Tel Aviv and bring us to Bethlehem for his tour, which is not easily done, and then take us to our hotel in Jerusalem. Very special! Book with him. Excellent communication. Excellent guide.
A historical and cultural “masterclass” of a tour
JBF0917,
Jul 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael is a true local and fantastic guide. We met him in Bethlehem and he took us to the Church of the Nativity, Saint Jerome's Courtyard and Caves, Saint Catherine Church, and the Church of Milk Grotto. His car was super clean and comfortable and had a couple bottles of water stocked for us (he pays attention to the details). His pace was perfect for us as we worked our way through the tour. There was a good mix of walking, resting, and talking that made this one of the more relaxing tours we took in Israel. Would definitely hire Michael as a guide again.
Outstanding Bethlehem experience
Fearless284398,
May 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael’s expert, friendly, informative and insightful half tour of Bethlehem from Tel Aviv was outstanding and an experience not to forget. Highly recommended!
Amazing Bethlehem Tour
Whitney O,
Apr 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had such a great tour with Michael! It was enlightening to see Bethlehem with a Palestinian Christian, and as a solo female traveler, I felt comfortable touring with him. I can’t wait to go back and see more with him!
Amazing!
N878WTannad,
Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wow! This tour was phenomenal. Michael is a professional, friendly, knowledgeable guide. We loved learning from him and he planned the day perfectly so we never felt rushed and even the kids found the day fascinating. Drinking tea and chatting was perhaps our favorite part even though the visits to the sites exceeded our expectations. You will not regret booking with Michael.
Bethlehem 360 view and experience
KrisTraveller2020,
Mar 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michael was the best! We absolute loved the experience. We saw all the churches and got to see the "wall" as well. Michael was very engaging and knowledgeable. We would definitely go back for a repeat experience.