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Leah's Fun and Inspiring Tours in and Around Jerusalem
Also offering Zoom Tours and Lectures for an Israel Experience from your home!
I love touring in Jerusalem!
Over the last 14 years I have guided more than 1,500 tours for visitors of all ages. Jerusalem is an amazing place to visit: it touches the hearts of so many people from around the world, it's fascinating and has so much to offer! However, it is also complex with it's many alleyways, stairs/hills, hot summer and cold winter weather, lesser known impressive sites, and behind-the-scenes stories/issues. An expert guide is key for the best experience in this complex city, and my clients have been very happy they have chosen to tour with me.
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I offer: ​
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Tours throughout all areas of the Old City and Modern Jerusalem. Tours of new excavations, behind-the-scenes information, and off-the-beaten path sites.
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Special Tours for children/teens of all ages: family friendly routes and timing, age appropriate tour content, games and prizes.
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Theme tours for the Jewish Holidays such "Pesach in Yerushalayim in the time of the Beit HaMikdash", Bar/Bat Mitzvah tours as well as custom-designed tours.
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Planning the tour and making reservations, providing a detailed itinerary for the tour day, guiding the tour, and games/prizes are included in the guiding fee.
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Perfect for first time visitors or those who have toured extensively
Tours described are general outlines. Each tour is a private, custom-designed tour for you and your group. I do not offer group tours that individuals can join. Any special needs, sensitivities, requests? Let me know so I can suggest just the right itinerary for you.
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HALF DAY TOUR
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Up to 4 hours including snack break
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Lots of content for all ages and backgrounds
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Plenty of down time to enjoy the restaurants, markets and atmosphere of Jerusalem or relax at your hotel pool
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Games, prizes, and family friendly stories for tours with children
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Perfect tour for hot or cold weather
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Custom designed
*1390 shekels plus VAT
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3/4 DAY TOUR
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Up to 6 hours including a lunch break
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Maximize touring time without it being "too much"
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Recommended for teens or adults
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Best value
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Custom designed
*1590 shekels plus VAT
FULL DAY TOUR
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Up to 8 hours including a lunch and additional breaks
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Perfect for adults to cover alot or enjoy a leisurely pace
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Custom designed
*1790 shekels plus VAT
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WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
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Comfortable walking shoes with good treads (white not recommended).
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Backpack
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Water, sunhat, sunscreen (apply before the tour), and sunglasses. Some areas do not have shade. Snacks, just-in-case.
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Tissues and hand sanitizer for under-stocked bathrooms.
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Make sure your phone/camera is fully charged to take pictures of all the amazing sites. An extra battery pack to charge devices can help ensure you won't miss out on any moments you would like to capture.
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If you will be visiting holy sites, you will want modest clothes that cover shoulders and knees or a scarf put on over whatever you are wearing. No low-cut shirts. Pants, skirts, capris are fine. Men require a head covering for the Western Wall.
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Please send me names of everyone in the group (helps me remember!), any allergies or special needs/diet to be aware of.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ TO THE END OF THE PAGE
*Fees are for tours booked as of May 1st, 2025. Guiding fees do not include entrance fees, transportation or meals, if any. All fees are detailed in advance.
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Fees are for one family up to 10 people
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There are additional fees and special routes for Jewish holiday weeks such as Chol Hamoed.
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If two families with children under age 12 would like to do a tour together, there's an additional 250 shekel fee.
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Groups of more than 10 people there's an additional fee of 250 shekels.
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Guiding fees are quoted in shekels (NIS) and can be paid in cash or by credit card. I will send an secure online link for payment.
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A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date. 100% of fees are due one week before the tour and are non-refundable.
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VAT is 18%
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Please see our FAQ page for all terms and conditions.
*Guiding fees include a developing a customized itinerary and making any necessary reservations for the tour day, games and prizes for children as well as guiding the tour.
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*Travel health insurance is essential and I highly recommend trip cancellation insurance as well. I can refer you to an excellent insurance agent based in Israel. Ask me for more information.
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*I do not plan itineraries for tour days I am not guiding. I can recommend an professional trip planner. Sites such as Yad Vashem, Masada, restaurants, private guides and drivers and many activities now require advance reservations. Due to fluctuations in the last few years because of Covid and the war, some sites have closed and some have new hours or reseration requirements. There are also new exciting places to visit. A trip planner has become essential for a successful trip to Israel.
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*I am not able to guarantee a nut-free environment on a tour. Please let me know about allergies so I can do my best to avoid allergens on the tour.
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*A half day tour is the minimum tour length I offer. If a group has less time for a tour, it will be charged for a half day tour. Note: While it might seem like younger children would do better with a shorter tour, in my experience, the half day is perfect. It's important to have enough time for walking between sites, snack/bathroom breaks as well as time to provide explanations (and do challenges to win prizes) in a relaxed and interesting way. Up to 4 hours is the ideal amount of time.
