A half-day guided tour to the Old City of Bethlehem, where you’ll have the chance to visit the 1,500 years old Church of Nativity where Jesus was born, with pick up and drop off from Jerusalem
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Get picked up in front of the Walled-off Hotel. If you're staying at a hotel in Bethlehem, pickup is offered from there too.
Experience
Itinerary
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
Chapel of the Shepherds' Field
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Church of The Nativity
Guided tour (1 hour)
Chapel of the Milk Grotto
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Beit Sahour, Palestine
Shopping (30 minutes)
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
David Citadel Hotel, Bethlehem
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the Shepherds Field and Chapel of the Angel
- Explore the Milk Grotto with the Guide
- Enter the Nativity Church 1500 Years Old
- Encounter St. Catharine's Church
- Visit the Olive Wood Factory and Handicrafts Store
Full description
After meeting at the David Citadel Hotel, you will begin your 3 to 5-hour tour, depending on the season. You will explore some of the religious highlights of Bethlehem, including the Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine, and the Shepherds' Fields.
You will begin with the chance to visit the 1,500-year-old Church of Nativity where Jesus was born. From there you will enjoy beautiful views of the Old City of Bethlehem complete with the Manger Square. You will then take a ride through the city of Bethlehem and Beit Sahour passing by the main sites.
A special visit to the Milk Grotto is also available, as well as a tour to the Shepherd’s Field where the Angels first announced the birth of Jesus Christ.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at the David Citadel Hotel
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed tour guide registered by the Ministry of Tourism
- Entrance fees
- 1 bottle of water
- Food (if VIP option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meet your driver in front of the David Citadel Hotel. Your driver will have your main booking name on their phones. Make sure to check your name is on the phone before you board.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Short skirts
Know before you go
- During normal times there should be no traffic, but it could occur at busy times
- We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the VIP option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed