Free walking tours on Saturday

Free walking tours on Saturdays

Municipality of Jerusalem, Tourism Department, Walking Tours in Jerusalem.


* The tours are free and without Sabbath desecration

* For English speakers
* Duration - up to 3 hours

* Licensed Guides

* The tours take place in all weather condition

* Meet 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 24-26 Jaffa Rd
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* Changes may occur in the routes

* For more details: 02-5314600


Download the annual program
DateTourDescriptionRoute
January 2010
2.1.09MOUNT ZION: Three religions meet on this holy mountain. We will visit the Dormition Abbey, the Cenaculum – scene of the Last Supper, and David’s Tomb.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park, Zion Gate, Mount Zion
9.1.09THE CHRISTIAN QUARTER: For whom did the New Gate open? The heart of the Christian world in Jerusalem. The diversity of sects, and Christianity’s most holiest of places.The New Gate, the San Salvatore Mission, the Greek Patriarchate, Christian’s St., the Holy Sepulcher.
17.1.09SHIVTEI YISRAEL ST: The stories behind the stately and beautiful mansions that line the road.Along Shivtei Yisrael St
24.1.09HANEVI’IM ST: Prophets, consuls, hospitals, churches, offices, doctors, artists.Along Prophets St. to the Davidka Square
31.1.09CITY OF DAVID: King David’s city is hidden away in a corner north of today’s Old City. We will try to understand why David selected the Yebos for his capital, and realize that actual size of the ancient town.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park , Zion Gate, Dung Gate, City of David.
February 2009
7.2.09THE SOUTHERN WALLS: Who built Jerusalem’s southern walls, and when? Sites along the wall. The Old City Walls Park and the amazing panorama that spreads out from its western edge.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park, Zion Gate, Dung Gate, Hulda Steps.
14.2.09DAMASCUS GATE: The main road that led to Jerusalem until the end of the 19th century, it developed gradually and beautifully. At its end – a hidden garden.Safra Square, along Shivtei Yisrael St. to Damascus Road, the Anglican Church, the Garden Tomb.
21.2.09THE KIDRON VALLEY: Tombas along the valley. Who is actually buried in them? Why were such splendid tombs actually built? And what are the beliefs related to them?Jaffa Gate, the Jewish Quarter, the Dung Gate, the Kidron Valley, Yad Avshalom, the Tomb of Zechariya, the Tombs of Bnei Hazir.
28.2.09REHAVIA: National institutions, a large and beautiful monastery, a high school and a presiden. A garden neighborhood with some very important residents.Jaffa St., Keren Hayesod St., Keren Kayemet le Israel st., Abarbanel st. to Yad Ben Zvi, Ussishkin St., Rambam St., Ramban St.
March 2009
7.3.09THE MOUNT OF OLIVES: The highest mountain in Jerusalem, traditions of Jesus and Mohamed, and what is expected in the Armageddon. We will visit churches – Byzantine and modern.: Jaffa Gate, the Jewish Quarter, the Dung Gate, the City Walls, to the Mount of Olives, the Church of All Nations, the Maria Magdalena Church, up to the Dominus Flavit Church.
14.3.09TALBIEH: One of Jerusalem’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Who lives in the villas? Who built them and why? Where did the original owners disappear to?Gan Ha’atzmaut, Terra Sancta, Balfour St., Salame Square, D'Israeli St., up to the Jerusalem Theatre
21.3.09THE NORTHERN WALLS: Along the northern wall, its gates, sentinels and parks.The New Gate, Damascus Gate, the Flowers Gate, the Garden Tomb.
28.3.09THE MAMLUKES PERIOD: One of history’s vaguest periods is exposed along the streets of the Old City. Beautiful buildings combining amazing art using vivid colors, schools and more.Jaffa Gate to King David St, Hashalshelet St. to Hagai St. and to the Cotton Market.
April 2009
4.4.09HA-GUY ST: A major road in the Roman era, markets, churches and a small village.Jaffa Gate to King David St., Ha-Shalshelet St., Ha-Guy St., and up to the Holy Sepulcher
11.4.09THE JEWISH QUARTER: Jewish Quarter sites over the city’s history, the Roman Cardo, the First Temple period Wide Wall, synagogues and the Mahaseh Homes Square.Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David to the Jewish Quarter.
18.4.09THE GERMAN COLONY: The German Templers and the amazing story of their settlement in Jerusalem. We will solve the riddle of why they came here? When and where did they disappear to?King David St. to Yemin Moshe Park, Emek Refaim St., Lloyd Gorge St., Smuts St.
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May 2009
2.5.09VIA DOLOROSSA: The most famous path in the world – the last footsteps of Jesus. Churches, stations and Christian communities along the way.Along the Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulcher
9.5.09KING GEORGE ST: Starting near the Talita Kumi structure under the Mashbir building, we continue towards the old Knesset building, the Rathisbone Monastery, the National Institutes complex (KKL, Keren Hayesod and the Jewish Agency) and the Great Synagogue – Heichal Shlomo.Jaffa St. up to King George St.
16.5.09MOUNT ZION: Three religions meet on this holy mountain. We will visit the Dormition Abbey, the Cenaculum – scene of the Last Supper, and David’s Tomb.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park, Zion Gate, Mount Zion
23.5.09KING DAVID ST: We begin at the Alrov Quarter, continue nearby the King David and David’s Citadel hotels, then towards the YMCA Cultural Center on our way to Liberty Bell ParkAlong King David St. to Liberty Bell Park.
June 2009
13.6.09CITY OF DAVID: King David’s city is hidden away in a corner north of today’s Old City. We will try to understand why David selected the Yebos for his capital, and realize that actual size of the ancient town.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park , Zion Gate, Dung Gate, City of David.
20.6.09NAHLAOT:The neighborhoods at the city’s center were constructed over a one-hundred year period. Stories in Ladino, Yiddish, the Hebrew of the Yeshivas, the water cisterns and even Moses Montefiore will make his appearance.Jaffa St., Even Yisrael, Ohel Moshe, Mazkeret Moshe, Mahane Yehuda
27.6.09HINOM VALLEY: What is the gateway to Hell? Where – during the First Temple Period – was death a tangible neighbor? Secrets from the past and the present. King David St. to Shamai St., the Sultan’s Pool, Hinom Valley.
July 2009
4.7.09THE NORTHERN WALLS: Along the northern wall, its gates, sentinels and parks.The New Gate, Damascus Gate, the Flowers Gate, the Garden Tomb.
11.7.09THE JEWISH QUARTER: Jewish Quarter sites over the city’s history, the Roman Cardo, the First Temple period Wide Wall, synagogues and the Mahaseh Homes Square.Gate, the Tower of David to the Jewish Quarter
18.7.09DAMASCUS GATE: The main road that led to Jerusalem until the end of the 19th century, it developed gradually and beautifully. At its end – a hidden garden.Safra Square, along Shivtei Yisrael St. to Damascus Road, the Anglican Church, the Garden Tomb.
25.7.09SHIVTEI YISRAEL ST: The stories behind the stately and beautiful mansions that line the road.Along Shivtei Yisrael St.
August 2009
1.8.09THE GERMAN COLONY: The German Templers and the amazing story of their settlement in Jerusalem. We will solve the riddle of why they came here? When and where did they disappear to?King David St. to Yemin Moshe Park, Emek Refaim St., Lloyd Gorge St., Smuts St.
8.8.09THE CHRISTIAN QUARTER: For whom did the New Gate open? The heart of the Christian world in Jerusalem. The diversity of sects, and Christianity’s most holiest of places.The New Gate, the San Salvatore Mission, the Greek Patriarchate, Christian’s St., the Holy Sepulcher
15.8.09JAFFA ST: Jerusalem’s main street from the end of the 18th century and up till the present. The stories behind the buildings and the people. Peddlers and merchants. Jaffa St, from Safra Square to the Mahane Yehuda Market
22.8.09THE SOUTHERN WALLS: Who built Jerusalem’s southern walls, and when? Sites along the wall. The Old City Walls Park and the amazing panorama that spreads out from its western edge.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park, Zion Gate, Dung Gate, Hulda Steps.
29.8.09HA-GUY ST: A major road in the Roman era, markets, churches and a small village.Jaffa Gate to King David St., Ha-Shalshelet St., Ha-Guy St., and up to the Holy Sepulcher
September 2009
5.9.09HINOM VALLEY: What is the gateway to Hell? Where – during the First Temple Period – was death a tangible neighbor? Secrets from the past and the present. King David St. to Shamai St., the Sultan’s Pool, Hinom Valley.
12.9.09VIA DOLOROSSA: The most famous path in the world – the last footsteps of Jesus. Churches, stations and Christian communities along the way.Along the Via Dolorosa to the Holy Sepulcher
19.9.09HANEVI’IM ST: Prophets, consuls, hospitals, churches, offices, doctors, artists.Along Prophets St. to the Davidka Square
26.9.09THE KIDRON VALLEY: Tombas along the valley. Who is actually buried in them? Why were such splendid tombs actually built? And what are the beliefs related to them?Jaffa Gate, the Jewish Quarter, the Dung Gate, the Kidron Valley, Yad Avshalom, the Tomb of Zechariya, the Tombs of Bnei Hazir.
October 2009
3.10.09KATAMON: The story behind this pre-1967 border town - a hostel without beds, night raids, and one delightful monastery.Jaffa St, Terra Sancta, the President’s Mansion, Palmach St. to the St. Simon Monastery.
10.10.09MOUNT ZION: Three religions meet on this holy mountain. We will visit the Dormition Abbey, the Cenaculum – scene of the Last Supper, and David’s Tomb.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park, Zion Gate, Mount Zion
17.10.09TALBIEH: One of Jerusalem’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Who lives in the villas? Who built them and why? Where did the original owners disappear to?Gan Ha’atzmaut, Terra Sancta, Balfour St., Salame Square, D'Israeli St., up to the Jerusalem Theatre
24.10.09KING DAVID ST: We begin at the Alrov Quarter, continue nearby the King David and David’s Citadel hotels, then towards the YMCA Cultural Center on our way to Liberty Bell ParkAlong King David St. to Liberty Bell Park.
31.10.09CITY OF DAVID: King David’s city is hidden away in a corner north of today’s Old City. We will try to understand why David selected the Yebos for his capital, and realize that actual size of the ancient town.Jaffa Gate, Old City Walls Park , Zion Gate, Dung Gate, City of David.
November 2009
7.11.09REHAVIA: National institutions, a large and beautiful monastery, a high school and a presiden. A garden neighborhood with some very important residents.Jaffa St., Keren Hayesod St., Keren Kayemet le Israel st., Abarbanel st. to Yad Ben Zvi, Ussishkin St., Rambam St., Ramban St.
21.11.09THE JEWISH QUARTER: Jewish Quarter sites over the city’s history, the Roman Cardo, the First Temple period Wide Wall, synagogues and the Mahaseh Homes Square.Gate, the Tower of David to the Jewish Quarter.
28.11.09THE MAMLUKES PERIOD: One of history’s vaguest periods is exposed along the streets of the Old City. Beautiful buildings combining amazing art using vivid colors, schools and more.Jaffa Gate to King David St, Hashalshelet St. to Hagai St. and to the Cotton Market.
December 2009
5.12.09HA-GUY ST: A major road in the Roman era, markets, churches and a small village.Jaffa Gate to King David St., Ha-Shalshelet St., Ha-Guy St., and up to the Holy Sepulcher
12.12.09NAHLAOT:The neighborhoods at the city’s center were constructed over a one-hundred year period. Stories in Ladino, Yiddish, the Hebrew of the Yeshivas, the water cisterns and even Moses Montefiore will make his appearance.St., Even Yisrael, Ohel Moshe, Mazkeret Moshe, Mahane Yehuda.
19.12.09THE MOUNT OF OLIVES: The highest mountain in Jerusalem, traditions of Jesus and Mohamed, and what is expected in the Armageddon. We will visit churches – Byzantine and modern.Jaffa Gate, the Jewish Quarter, the Dung Gate, the City Walls, to the Mount of Olives, the Church of All Nations, the Maria Magdalena Church, up to the Dominus Flavit Church.
26.12.09ABU TOR: A mixed neighborhood in the middle of Jerusalem. The municipal line that once dissected the city. Tales of front-line Israel and Jordanian positions, no-man’s land and demilitarized zones.King David St. to Yemin Moshe, the Cinemateque Bridge, the Mount Zion Hotel, Ein Rogel St., Yishay St., Naomi St., Assa’el St.