Private Tour

Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Spanish

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Marvel at the natural and historical splendors of Israel’s Dead Sea region on this private day trip from Jerusalem. Traveling in a private vehicle, drive south to UNESCO-listed Masada, where a fortress-palace built by King Herod tops a mountain plateau. Ascend via cable car to see the ruins and hear about the Jewish zealots who killed themselves here in the 1st century AD. Next, visit the Dead Sea for a revitalizing mud bath and swim in the salt-rich waters. Enjoy in-depth attention from a guide on this private tour.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes

We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water, towel and sun protection.

On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional private guide

Pickup and drop-off around the city

Food and drinks

Masada National Park - 77 NIS (23$)

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 24 NIS (7.5$)

Dead Sea, Israel - 45 NIS (13.5$)

Masada National Park

Dead Sea

En Gedi Nature Reserve

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Jordan Valley

Travel through the Jordan Valley

Admission Not Applicable

Masada National Park

Ascend to Masada by cable car and explore the National Park.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Trip in Spanish

Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a Spanish-speaking guide
Pickup included

Trip in French

Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a French-speaking guide
Pickup included

Trip in English

Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with an English-speaking guide
Pickup included

Trip in German

Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a German-speaking guide
Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Visits with Yuval
dinahC1427WU,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited two beautiful places with the Yuval guide and it was great! We went first to Masada and the Dead Sea, then another day to Nazareth, Capernaum and Sea of Galille. Yuval is a great guide, kind, funny and intelligent with whom exchanges are easy and pleasant. Yuval is very cultured and told us a lot of stories on the spot, it was very interesting and rewarding. Also, Yuval is a very good photographer, it makes beautiful memories! The contact was easy for the start, everything is well organized and I felt safe throughout, I hope to come back one day, thank you for all Yuval!:)
Top of the top our guide Kaissar Eliran
Christel M,
Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day trip began in Haifa. visit Massada and the Dead Sea. Date - 06 - July - 2023. Tourist guide - Eliran Kaissar. Car - Chevrolet Traverse excellent guide I highly recommend!!!!!
Worth the cost of a private tour!
allie8213,
Jan 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Nice day. Trip started and ended on time. Pick up was easy, guide spoke English and Covid protocol was utilized. The guide was knowledgeable and polite. For $760, we all still think it was a bit pricey, but one person in our group had a serious illness and the peace of mind in not exposing him to unnecessary germs or whatnot was worth the price.
Great guide. Not great company
K7343NPgaryw,
Dec 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We did a private tour and our guide was AMAZING. He told us about everything and stopped to tell us about a few special places. I will say that the tour had him stop at a tourist lunch place and beach instead of something that should have been much better considering we paid to have our own day not with a group. The lunch was not good and the beach was just a yucky public beach. But the guide was absolutely the best.
Gil was a great tour...
Jmittleman1,
Dec 1, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Gil was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable, patient with our large group, flexible. I would highly recommend.
Great time!
Connie F,
Oct 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mordicai was a great guide! He was knowledgeable and flexible. When there was a line of traffic with a long wait time he turned around and brought us to the Dead Sea. We mentioned we wanted a good meal so he took us to the area that had a nice place to eat. The food was very good’ It was not very crowded and also had time swimming pools to swim in. The fact that it was private made it possible to be flexible. It was a little more $$$ than a large tour but worth it.
Fantastic tour with a great guide.
52Steve2017,
Jun 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great private tour with Eran. He was knowledgeable about the history and provided us with great insights. Floated in the Dead Sea and learned all about it which was fascinating.
Mostly good.
Marlowenh,
Dec 3, 2020
- Review from Viator
4.00
Cable car ride, walking tour of Masada, trip from Jerusalem to Masada The place we stopped at the Dead Sea was horrible. I’ve been there before and faked our guide not to go there but he refused to go to another place.
Yael was “Yonderful!”
Ingrid M,
Mar 4, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
Yael was so lovely! She was a treasure trove of history! She was so professional and friendly. She spoke of her own life on a kibbutz and made us feel like old friends. Can’t wait to recommend her to my friends in the States!
Excellent Guide and Great Tour
625nancy,
Jan 8, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very knowlegable and very tolerant of a variety of interests in our group of 6. He supported a walker at Masada and a non-swimmer at the Dead Sea. He was solely interested in making this "our Day' to see and do as much as we wanted. He offered explanations and answered questions about many areas of life in Israel. In a crowded tourist season, he facilitated our seeing everything pocssible.