Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock from Tel Aviv

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

The tour starts with a view across Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. We descend the mount passing Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemetery dating back 3,000 years. We walk through the Kidron Valley where there are Jewish tombs dating back to the 1st century AD and enter the Old City via the Dung Gate. We continue to Temple Mount, a sacred site once home to the ancient Jewish Temple and today home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

At times entrance to Temple Mount is limited by the authorities and under those circumstances we will visit the Tower of David instead. Next we visit the Davidson Center, an archaeological park adjacent to Temple Mount with excavated First and Second Temple Period structures. We tour the excavated site and see ancient remains from various historic periods. At the end of the tour you are returned to your hotel.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour operates with a minimum number of participants

Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders

Entrance to Temple Mount is subject to strict security measures, no religious objects (including Bible) or weapons of any kind are permitted on the compound

Entrance to Dome of the Rock is allowed for Muslims only

Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

View the Old City from Mount of Olives

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kidron Valley

Walk in the Kidron Valley

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional guide

Hotel pick up & Drop off

Gratuities

Entrance fees

Food and Drinks

Pickup points

Grand Beach Hotel

Hayarkon St 250, Tel Aviv Israel

Shalom Hotel & Relax - an Atlas Boutique Hotel

216 Ha-Yarkon, Tel Aviv Israel

Dan Panorama Tel Aviv

Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv Israel

Brown Seaside by Brown Hotels

164 Ha-Yarkon, Tel Aviv Israel

Royal Beach Tel Aviv Hotel

19 Hayarkon Street Tel Aviv Israel

Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv

115 Hayarkon Street Tel Aviv Israel

Hilton Tel Aviv

205 Hayarkon Street, Independence Park Tel Aviv Israel

Dan Tel Aviv Hotel

99 HaYarkon Street, Tel Aviv Israel

Orchid Tel Aviv

79 HayarkonStreet Tel Aviv Israel

Alma Hotel & Lounge

23 Yavne Street Tel Aviv Israel

Options

Tour in English

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Beautiful
AnaMargarida2407,Oct 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful place, deeply Arabic, excellent views and a clear notion of all the surrounding divergences. The buildings are beautiful.
A memorable moment
Germine14,Jun 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock Tour was excellent. Transportation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and return was well organized. The guide, Dorit, was knowledgable and passionate, and it was a pleasure to listen to her. The visit of the Temple Mount was the highlight of my stay in Israel.
Don't visit Israel and miss seeing the Temple Mount!
F8289XEkatrinam,Jun 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Having been to Israel many times before.... actually getting access to the Temple Mount this visit, guided by someone who knew the history and religious sensitivities, was a fantastic experience. Dorit's enthusiasm and energy was infectious.
Magnificent Site
Alaska23 Family,Nov 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I recently visited this area on a guided tour. Lots of history to learn! The Dome is the 3rd most sacred site of Islam (after Mecca and Medina). It is also the location of a former Jewish Temple. An absolute must when in Jerusalem.
Yoav Malachi
Trek759253,Sep 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A super fabulous tour guide! His very friendly personality coupled with his immense knowledge of the Holy Land made our tour such a pleasure. We had Yoav twice as our tour guide and both were very pleasant experiences. Ask for him if you're doing a tour of the Holy Land. He works for Bein Harim Tours. Definitely Five (5) Stars.