Private Tour
Private Walking Tour in Jerusalem's Old City
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Hi! I'm Orna, a licensed tour guide who is certified through the Ministry of Tourism in Israel.
I have over 10 years of experience working with a wide range of ages as well as cultural and religious backgrounds.
You will get to know the Old City - the four quarters and the Temple Mount, explore the three monotheistic religions and visit the sites sacred to them.
You will meet local people and learn about their connection to the city, learn about the complex and special story of Jerusalem- past and present, and gain a better understanding of Jerusalem and the people who inhabit the city today.
All entry fees are included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Holy sites dress code: (The western wall, Church of the holy sepulcher etc.) No tank tops, Pants / skirts to the knees.
Temple Mt. Dress code: Men - pants - under the knees, T-shirt. Women - long skirt / pants (not skinny), long sleeves shirt , no cleavage. Please make sure NOT to bring with you: Holy books and sacred objects, Any kind of weapon (including Lederman) , Laptops, tablets or iPads, Alcohol or musical instruments. In case you don’t have a cover, you’ll be given a skirt by the workers there.
Please note that Temple Mount (Including Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque) is closed for visitors every Friday, Saturday and during various Muslim and Jewish Holidays. Instead, a visit of a view point overlooking the Temple Mount will be included.
Each trip can be tailor-made to your interests and needs.
On Fridays, the four Sephardic synagogues will be replaced with another synagogue.
The tour can be adopted for a wheelchair.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry Fees
Licensed Tour Guide
Hot drink and a cake
Please bring Hat, water and comfortable walking shoes.
What To Expect
Jaffa Gate
We will begin the tour with an introduction to the walls of the Old City and the Jaffa Gate. Who built the walls, and when? Why is the Jaffa Gate called that and what is its significance? What did it look like in the past and what evidence can be found for this? Who is the guest in whose honor the wall of the city of Jerusalem was breached? And who is buried in the mysterious tombs at the Jaffa Gate?
Armenian Quarter
We will visit the courtyard of James Cathedral. We will learn why the Armenians got their own quarter, who is James, who built a wall around the quarter, and what the Armenian Patriarch did to raise funds for the renovation of the Cathedral.
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Private Walking Tour in Jerusalem's Old City
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stunningly good tour
Explore79317,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Orna was just great. She was enthusiastic, informative, and very kind. We were with her the entire day and around each corner she had something new and interesting to point out. She also knows so many people around the old city, that you'll find yourselves saying hi to other people as you go. Her stories and information were personal and individually curated to address our interests.
Outstanding Jerusalem Tour for All Ages
Trail59152,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment Orna was recommended to me as a tour guide for our day in Jerusalem for my son’s bar mitzvah trip, she has been outstanding. She was responsive from the very start, patiently addressing all my questions and taking the time to understand our group — 23 people ranging in age from 6 to 70 — to ensure the day would be a success. Orna is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Jerusalem and managed to keep both the children and adults engaged throughout the tour. We explored the City of David above ground, walked through the tunnels to the Davidson Center, and ended at the Western Wall. Each part of the experience was informative, meaningful, and expertly guided by Orna. After the morning tour, we continued with a culinary tour in Machane Yehuda. Orna led us to some of the best food spots in the market, sharing fascinating background stories and historical tidbits about each dish we tried. It was truly an amazing experience, and we are so grateful to Orna for making the day so special. Look no further — you’ll be in excellent hands with her!
Fantastic Jerusalem tour
K6140YUadamf,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating City of David and Jerusalem old city tour knowledgeable and insightful. Perfect mix of detail and commentary for group with varied ages
Orna - Tour with Passion and Excitement
H5454AKjoelr,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Orna was fantastic! Orna is very knowledgeable and the tour we went on was great! She was so passionate and excited to give us the Old City Tour and she was respectful of everyone's different nationalities and diverse backgrounds. It truly was a pleasure being led by Orna!
The most amazing tour guide!
420hanans,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Orna gave my family the most amazing, fun, and meaningful tours we’ve ever been on! She brought the history of our incredible nation to life and showed us its beauty of today. Her lessons filled our children with pride for our people and for Israel! She didn’t just give us history tours- she helped make our children proud Jews. She has a beautiful heart and was able to accommodate everyone in our family, especially our daughter with special needs. She speaks English perfectly and I highly recommend her for any tours in Israel.
Touring ancient ruins with a great guide who left no stone unturned!
ericgY2100OO,
Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day of touring in the old city of Jerusalem. Orna took us to new excavations that we had never seen before and we revisited some sights we had been to. At each and every stop Orna explained the historical and biblical experience in great detail. She was fun, easy to talk to and the time flew by as walked the ancient stones.
STOP searching -- Orna is THE guide for Jerusalem!
kellyluck7,
Sep 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My group of four ladies (ages 30s to 70s, from the US) had an amazing afternoon touring the Old City of Jerusalem with Orna! She is uniquely talented at weaving centuries' worth of history into memorable stories, anchored by the dozens of historic sites you'll see within the city walls. She also graciously entertained our questions when we wanted to explore some aspects of the city's history more deeply; her knowledge is endless! And perhaps most importantly, she is a delightful person to spend the afternoon with. I've done dozens of guided tours all around the world, and this was by far the most informative (in addition to being enjoyable). Stop searching and book Orna's tour!
A wonderful time!
jlb traveler2016,
Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Orna!! She explained everything so well and helped us to understand what we were seeing. She has a great sense of humor so the tour was always entertaining and never boring!! We highly recommend Orna!!
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