THE MIDDLE EAST · TOURS IN PALESTINE

Top 15 Tours in Palestine

22 tours  ·  from $73 a head

Good tours in Palestine fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Jerusalem: Half-Day Bethlehem Guided Tour - Meeting at the David Citadel Hotel
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From Jerusalem: Half-Day Bethlehem Guided Tour

1.Half-Day Bethlehem Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · from $75Our pick

Meet at Jerusalem’s David Citadel Hotel for a 3 to 5-hour English-language tour of Bethlehem. With guides such as Elias, Johnny, and George, you’ll visit the Church of the Nativity, St. Catherine’s, the Milk Grotto, Shepherds’ Fields, Banksy-related sights, and an olive-wood shop.

“We had the absolute greatest time during our half-day tour to Bethlehem. Elias and George were so friendly, easy to talk to, and knowledgable about the area. We were so fortunate to see the holy sites when very few tourists were visiting and Elias let us take as much time as we wanted at each, answering any questions we had about the history, Bethlehem, or Palestine in general. He never pressured us to buy anything even when we stopped at their olive wood factory store and he even bought us traditional Palestinian sweets from one of his favorite bakeries in Bethlehem. If you are looking for a welcoming, interesting, and…”

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Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour - Meeting the Bethlehem guide after the border
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Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour

2.Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 526 reviews · from $80

This full-day tour takes you from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Jordan River. In Bethlehem, guides such as Elias and Amir explain the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and Shepherds Field. Later, a driver or local guide leads you through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Hisham Palace, Elijah Spring, and the Jordan River.

“The tour was excellent! Everything was well organized, and I really enjoyed every moment. The guides were absolutely amazing — very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. It made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!”

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From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour - Walking through Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity
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From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour

3.From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 484 reviews · from $80

Visit Shepherds Field, the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, and an olive wood workshop with a Bethlehem guide such as Elias, Johnny, or Boaz. Then cross the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea for swimming and floating. Transport, one bottle of water, and return to your original pickup point are included.

“Very kind and attentive guide, with a lot of knowledge about the tourist attractions. He serves travelers very well, making himself available and with good communication. I highly recommend this tour and guide.”

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From Jerusalem: West Bank Day Tour - Qasr el Yahud and the Jordan River
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From Jerusalem: West Bank Day Tour

4.West Bank Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 10 hours · from $152

Spend a full day touring the West Bank from Jerusalem, with stops at Qasr el Yahud, ancient Jericho, Ramallah, Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, and the Separation Wall. English-speaking guides such as Tamer, Ashraf, Kamal, and George have led this route, which mixes sacred sites, city life, politics, lunch, and practical history.

“This tour was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Israel. Our guide, Ashraf, was superbly knowledgeable and kind. We learned SO MUCH about the region of Palestine and what the people there are facing. It was a sobering and memorable experience that we will never forget. The transportation (large tour bus) was excellent, as was the provided lunch and the various stops. We could not have asked for a better experience.”

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Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour - The Milk Grotto and the Nativity church
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Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

5.Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · from $80

Spend 8 to 11 hours visiting Bethlehem’s Shepherds’ Field, Milk Grotto, Church of the Nativity, and St. Catherine’s Church, then continue to Jericho with a driver. Elias is one Bethlehem guide praised for clear, personal storytelling. Jericho is largely self-guided, and the Mount of Temptation cable car is not included.

“This excursion was a great crescendo to my Israel trip. It was very inclusive of many sites I wanted to see. The guides were very knowledgeable and personable.”

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Bethlehem Alternative Tour - Shepherds’ Fields and the Bethlehem story
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Bethlehem Alternative Tour

6.Bethlehem Alternative Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews Top rated

Spend 3 to 5 hours with local guide Dani on a private Bethlehem tour focused on history, politics, and daily life. Visit Aida Camp, Shepherds’ Fields, the separation barrier, Banksy’s Walled-Off Hotel, the Church of the Nativity, and optionally Herodium. Expect serious discussion, walking, and room for questions.

“The tour was even better than I expected. Daniel is an amazing guide, so knowledgeable about Palestine and its current, as well as past situation. You will never really know what it's like there until you do this tour. I couldn't recommend it more. I'm forever grateful.”

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Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour - Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
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Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

7.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 69 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Church of the Nativity, browse olive-wood crafts, ride Jericho’s cable car to the Mount of Temptation monastery, and see the Jordan River baptism site. Bring modest clothing, a passport or ID, and cash for the optional cable car.

“Trip was very interesting. There are extra fees like lunch (20usd), cable car (20usd) which should be included in that high price they ask. A lot of stops for friends shops help. Dirty bus inside and also hard to see from windows. Brandon is a great guide and the guide makes a trip, so we were satisfied.”

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Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour - Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
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Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

8.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 68 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Church of the Nativity, ride the Jericho cable car to the Mount of Temptation, and see the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River. The $99 price excludes a $20 cable car ticket, meals, and drinks.

“An amazing journey into the West Bank. We went for the religious sights and additionally received perspective from a local on the ground. George was an energetic and knowledgeable guide. The restaurant where we ate lunch was the absolute best of all the meals we enjoyed during our trip. Jericho was amazing and Bethlehem was insightful. Everyone we met was kind and welcoming.”

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From Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Qasr al-Yahud Tour - Jericho, the ancient city beneath the modern oasis
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From Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Qasr al-Yahud Tour

9.Bethlehem, Jericho and Qasr al-Yahud Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 58 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Spend 10 hours traveling from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert to Jericho and Bethlehem. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Fields, Manger Square, ancient Jericho, and views of the Mount of Temptation. A Palestinian guide joins at the border, and the vehicle may change before entering Palestinian Authority territory.

“Ariel is a great guide He gives you good advice even for your daily life in Israel The trip was great: well organized, safety ensured all along Ariel arranged an extra trip 5min drive from Jericho to see Hisham s palace (VIIIe s Omeyyade dynasty - magnificent mosaic) And it is good to go to "the other side" Palestine And as usual people are friendly As usual the huge majority of the people want no trouble just a peacefull life Btw they need tourism to restart, so join this trip you will help! A trip of great value i recommend!”

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From Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr al-Yahud - Descending through the Judean Desert
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From Jerusalem: Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr al-Yahud

10.Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr al-Yahud

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 10 hours · from $125

Travel from Jerusalem into the West Bank to see Jericho, Qasr al-Yahud, Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field. An English-speaking guide, entry fees, coach transport and hotel transfers are included. Expect border procedures, modest dress, a possible vehicle change and a fast schedule at Bethlehem’s crowded grotto.

“Muito bom, foi cumprido o prometido. Guias simpáticos e alguns falavam espanhol também. Recomendo!”

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Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour - Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
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Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

11.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 48 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Travel from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al-Yahud on a full-day English tour. Visit the Church of the Nativity, see olive wood crafts, ride Jericho’s cable car to the Mount of Temptation, and reach the Jordan River baptism site. The $109 price excludes meals and the approximately $20 cable car ticket.

“I had a wonderful experience visiting Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Jordan River. The tour was well-organized, and I was very satisfied with the overall experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable, providing insightful information about the history and significance of each site. Their expertise made the journey even more enriching. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring these historic and spiritual locations.”

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Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv - Inside the Church of the Nativity
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Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

12.Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $140

This 8 to 11-hour tour pairs Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherd’s Field, and St. Catherine’s Church with about two hours at Neve Midbar Beach on the Dead Sea. Guides such as Elias and Johnny lead the Bethlehem visit. Expect a large group, extra entrance fees, and possible waits at the Nativity grotto.

“One of the best tours I had in a while. Great stops within Jerusalem and the Dead see lived up to the hype.”

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Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem - Shepherds’ Field in Beit Sahour
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Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem

13.Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Meet at Checkpoint 300 or arrange pickup from a Bethlehem hotel for a private half-day visit with guide-driver Michael. See Shepherds’ Field, the Nativity Church, St. Catherine’s Church, St. Jerome’s Caves, the Milk Grotto, an olive wood workshop, Bethlehem’s old city, and the separation wall.

“Michael was a joy. He is personable, knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. He made our Christian tour of Bethlehem perfect.”

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Private Day Tour: St. George's Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem - St. George’s Monastery and the Kidron Valley
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Private Day Tour: St. George’s Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem

14.Private Day Tour: St. George’s Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Join a private guide, often Michael Giacaman, for an 8-hour journey from Bethlehem or Checkpoint 300 to St. George’s Monastery, Mar Saba, Shepherd’s Field, and Bethlehem’s major Christian sites. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk through historic desert settings, see Banksy’s art, and have a falafel lunch. Women need modest clothing and a scarf for St. George’s Monastery.

“This was a great experience. We were just slightly put off by having to meet our guide across the checkpoint at first - we didn't know what to expect and whether we could cross safely. The crossing was super easy, and we soon understood tRead more”

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From Jerusalem: Judean Desert Jeep Adventure - Oases, caves, and traces of earlier life
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From Jerusalem: Judean Desert Jeep Adventure

15.Judean Desert Jeep Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $132

Leave Jerusalem for a four-hour Jeep trip through the Judean Desert. Your English-speaking guide, including experienced drivers such as Uri, takes you over rough tracks to high viewpoints, oases, caves, archaeological sites, and views toward the Dead Sea. Bring water, sun protection, a passport copy, and sturdy shoes.

“It was a great time. the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend the trip!”

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