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Life in the time of the Beit HaMikdash

Summertime Tours: Herodian Quarter Houses of Cohanim & Davidson Southern Excavations - Ages 6+

4 hr
From 85 US dollars
Meeting Point in the Old City and all details will be sent out by email.

Service Description

Step into a moving family adventure that brings the Beit HaMikdash era to life. Enter the world of the Cohanim beneath the Jewish Quarter, and see how families lived b’taharah with the Mikdash at the center of daily life. Be wowed by the Davidson Center and the dramatic excavations along the edge of the Kotel and Southern Wall of Har HaBayit—where massive stones tell ancient stories. Watch Tanach and Chazal come alive as the sources meet the ground beneath your feet. Tour includes: * Engaging family-friendly tour - Fascinating for all ages * Mid-tour coffee/snack break (optional purchase) * Tour concludes at the Kotel Plaza (taxi stand is nearby) The tour is from 2 pm to 6 pm Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the summer This tour is offered as a private tour on other dates Important notes: Ages 6 and up. Includes walking and stairs; not stroller-friendly. For younger children or custom routes, private tours are available. Guiding and all entrance fees included. Payment is online in advance (secure link will be sent by email). Family groups of 5+ receive a discount. Questions? Write to us—we’re happy to help.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Thank you for registering with us! In order to be fully signed up for a tour, fees need to be paid in advance. We will send you a secure link by email to pay by credit card. If you sign up for 5+ participants, you will receive a discounted price on each ticket. It's possible to cancel a reservation and receive a refund for a tour 7 days before the tour date. Any questions? Please write to us at tourguideleah@gmail.com


Contact Details

tourguideleah@gmail.com


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