Taking in views of once-in-a-lifetime major landmarks like the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Dome of the Rock, your licensed local guide will show you all of Jerusalem’s major sites. You will see incredible rooftop views and narrow twisted streets. You will trace Jerusalem’s Roman high street and soak up the smells and sounds of the Old City market.
Your 2 hour Jerusalem Free Tour starts just outside the famous Jaffa Gate and finishes close to the meeting point.
No other city means so much to so many
The Free Tour of Jerusalem takes in all four of the Old City’s quarters – Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian. No matter what you believe, you can’t help but be moved by world-famous sites like David’s Citadel, the Hurva (ruined) Synagogue, and unbelievable views of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Dome of the Rock, the Mount of Olives and the Western Wall (see our Holy City tour to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Dome of the Rock, our Mount of Olives tour to visit that unmissable site, and our Shabbat Experience to see the Western Wall on a holy Friday night).
Rooftop views and narrow streets
With so many of Jerusalem’s major landmarks on show, it can be easy to forget that life goes on as usual in this bustling city. As you take in the sites that have changed the course of world history, you’ll also love exploring the city’s narrow twisted streets, seeing out over the incredible rooftop views, and soaking up the smells and sounds of the Suq market.
The Jerusalem Free Tour starts just outside the Jaffa Gate
Discover the Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian quarters
Be moved by views of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock and the Mount of Olives
See the worshipers at the Western (Wailing) Wall
Uncover the excavations of ancient Jerusalem
Visit David’s Citadel
TOUR SCHEDULES
Today
10:00 AM2:00 PM
PHOTOS
Jerusalem Free Tour guide
Old City of Jerusalem
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Tower of David
The Western (Wailing) Wall
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
Local licensed English-speaking guide
What’s not included
Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Additional Information
Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Avishai was our tour guide and the whole tour was amazing! There is a free tour of the Old City that starts at Jaffa Gate at 11pm every weekday that goes through all 4 quarters of the city in a little over 2 hours. We stumbled into the tour when we entered the Old City just before 11 and decided to join and do not regret it in the slightest. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided strong context for everything we saw and was able to answer all questions. Wear good shoes and bring water!
Gary was one of best tour guide I've had in my life. The tour was really good, he is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and explains everything in a very good way. He always tried to be as neutral as possible and explained (as much as possible) all sides of the stories. It was a great tour to learn a little more about the complex city of Jerusalem.
Amazing tour throughout the old city of Jerusalem! Recommended to do first when you reach Jerusalem cause you walk through all the 4 quarters of Jerusalem- The Christian, the Jewish, The Muslim and the Armenian and it gives you a taste and knowledge where you want to come back and visit yourself. Our guide Yariv was smart, funny, passionate, interesting and knew everything you wanted to know. He made me listen to him and not wanting to miss a word for the entire 2.5 hour long trip. Don't miss this one!
Went for the Jerusalem free tour with my family. Emmanuel was our guide and we had a great experience with him. He made the tour funny and we learned a lot from him regarding Jerusalem history. Most of the must see attractions in the old city are covered with the tour. A must!
Free tour of the Old City in Jerusalem truly Outstanding!
I thought this would be a good tour to start off with and just couldn't believe the quality and depth that was offered for a free Saturday tour. Our guide Yariv was superb! His knowledge, visual aids, humor, clarity and voice projection (so good he could be a stage actor) made it one of the best tours I have ever been on. Excellent value for the money, just a tip!! And as luck would have it, I had booked a private tour the following Tuesday with none other than Yariv. Very, very happy.
We did the free tour and the Mount of Olives tour, both excellent. Tour guides were fun yet informative, a great way to get go know Jerusalem quickly. Highly recommended.
The Free Tour is the best introduction to Jerusalem! A general overview tour including many of the highlights of the city, the Free Tour usually lasts around 2 hours and is provided by a local freelance guide in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, so tour content can vary depending on your guide’s particular area of interest and expertise.
The Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!
We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Jerusalem's best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style. They'll never pressure you to tip; we believe that, if money is given, it should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveller.
Why join the SANDEMANs FREE Tour?
The route covers many of the Old City of Jerusalem major landmarks
The meeting point is centrally located outside Jaffa Gate
The Free Tour is guaranteed to fit within your budget
The guides performing tips-based Free Tours are incentivized to perform every time
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Tell us the landmarks, stories or parts of the city you want to see, how long you have to see them and when you want to go, and we’ll build an itinerary that suits you.
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Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.
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