15 Bethlehem Tours in Jerusalem Worth Booking

1.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · from $106Our pick

This nine-hour group tour from Jerusalem combines Mount Scopus views, the Old City’s Jewish and Christian quarters, and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a guide, and entrance fees are included. Bring your passport, cover your shoulders and knees, and expect plenty of walking.

“Our tour guide was horrible. she was scattered and rushed us through everything. One of the people in the group had been to Israel before and he was extremely unhappy with the information she gave us. there were about twelve people on the tour altogether and no happy faces. do not recommend.”

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2.Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem, then follow a local guide through Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherds’ Field, and St. Catherine’s Church. Guides such as Elias, Johnny, George, and Elijah bring local insight, while a souvenir stop adds time for crafts and refreshments.

“My group of 3 had a tour with 3 other people and our guide, Johnny. We have done many places, but this tour was the best to date. Johnny was phenomenal. Receiving a tour of the holy land from a true local is a once in a life time experience. Must do for any Chrisitan! TRead more”

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3.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $115

From Ashdod Port, explore Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then continue to Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Church of the Nativity. Expect a long, fast-paced day, shared transport, security checks, and a guide whose quality may vary.

“This was a major bucket-list trip for my family. We looked forward to this for four years. As Catholics - this day was epic! Unfortunately, the tour guide was abysmal. After a few hours we decided to make the best of it since we would probably never come back. She was rude. Didn’t answer questions and had the audacity to say that Americans didn’t ever experience terrorism. I shared that we lost loved ones on 9/11 - she again said - you have no idea. Ok. That hurt. We felt so rushed. Spent very little time at every stop on the tour. When I asked for more time, she said,…”

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4.Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea – Daily Group West Bank Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $80

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and the Dead Sea in a small or large air-conditioned vehicle. Guide Elias, Johnny, or another Elijah Tours guide leads the Bethlehem visits, while you enjoy about two hours at Niv Medbar Beach. Expect a long day, changing vehicles, and time for church visits, lunch, and the Dead Sea.

“knowledgeable guide, good driver, and international group members make a great trip. dead sea is a nice break from the hassle and crowd of the holy city.”

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5.Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $80

Spend 8 to 11 hours touring Bethlehem with a local guide, then explore Jericho independently and visit the Jordan River. Elias, George, Muhammed, Johnny, and other guides have led this route. Expect major biblical sites, free water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and small entry fees paid separately.

“Great tour guides, well organized on time, strong recommended, I’d do it again. Thank you very much !”

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6.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 109 reviews · from $125

Spend about nine hours traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Qasr al-Yehud. You’ll see Zacchaeus’ Tree, Mount of Temptation, the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, and the Jordan River baptism site, with Israeli and Palestinian guides sharing the day.

“This is the worst tour I have ever been on. The tour operator spent an hour moving us between buses. Then the bus broke down in Bethlehem and had to be repaired. Did NOT see the cave in the Church of the Nativity. Spent unnecessary Read more”

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7.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · from $109

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al Yahud on a 10-hour guided tour. Visit the Church of the Nativity, ride the Mount of Temptation cable car for an extra $16, and stop at the Jordan River baptism site. Transport and local guiding are included, but lunch is not.

“We started in Bethlehem where a guided boarded our bus and took us to one souvenir shop where we stayed too long which delayed our start time at the Church of the Nativity. Which our tour left early to avoid that! Then our guide tried to cRead more”

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8.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 65 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Spend 10 hours touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach. Walk the Armenian, Christian, and Jewish quarters, see the Wailing Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then cross into Bethlehem with a Palestinian guide for the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square.

“Eyal, Jorge and co. are the best! Took their time explaining the history behind holy sites, waited patiently for those of us falling behind from the walk, and their recommended restaurant stop is excellent (would highly recommend the falafel sandwich!). Will definitely book from them again in the future.”

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9.Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour – Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews

This 3 to 5-hour private tour takes you from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Ashdod to Bethlehem with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a local Bethlehem guide. Expect the Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Field, Milk Grotto, Old City lanes, and an olive-wood workshop.

“Our guide Abad was amazing. He gave us the experience of a life time. He was knowledgeable and professional. Through his contacts at the Church, He was able to get us into the areas of the church with little waiting. He even surprised us by singing the Lords Prayer in Armenian.”

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10.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $118

This 8-hour small-group tour links Jerusalem’s key biblical sites with Bethlehem’s Christian landmarks. Expect hotel pickup, a professional Jerusalem guide, a local Bethlehem guide, passport checks, and a possible vehicle change at the border. Guides such as Hilik, Rami, Ruth, and Yuri have led past departures.

“An excellent tour. Our guide Ruth was inspirational and so informative and knowledgeable. Nothing was rushed or hurried and there was plenty of time for questions and taking photos.”

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11.Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Bethlehem from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $99

Meet at the David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 am for a 10-hour guided trip through Jerusalem’s Old City and Bethlehem, followed by a Dead Sea stop at a private beach. Expect substantial walking, shared air-conditioned transport, a local shop stop, and a separate beach fee.

“It is a great way to see several high profile historical and religious sites in a single day. But prepare for a very long day. Guide in Jerusalem, Avi, was very detailed, however, he repeated himself and always took too long to get the group movinRead more”

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12.Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $68Best value

Travel from Jerusalem by air-conditioned shuttle to Bethlehem for a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, Saint Catherine’s Chapel, the Milk Grotto, and the Walled Off Hotel. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a local guide are included, but food is not.

“Guide was knowledgable and practical with navigating queues and timings Helped achieve our extra wishes Would fully recommend”

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13.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 23 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Start at the David Citadel Hotel for a guided walk through Jerusalem’s four quarters, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, then spend free time at a private Dead Sea beach. English guide, transport included.

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14.Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Jericho and Jordan River Private Tour From Jerusalem/TLV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Spend 8 to 10 hours visiting Bethlehem, Jericho, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea in a private vehicle for up to three people. A guide leads the Church of the Nativity visit, while driver-led stops include the Dead Sea. Guides named Johnny and George and driver Mudi have been praised for friendly service.

“Oh my goodness! I can’t say how much we enjoyed our tour! It was amazing and our driver and guides couldn’t have been more attentive to us and what we wanted to do and see even stopping to pick up local bananas and grapes and getting us water.”

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15.Travel to Bethlehem, Jericho and Qaser Al Yahud – Guided Tour From Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $80

Spend 8 to 11 hours visiting Bethlehem’s Nativity sites, ancient Jericho, Hisham’s Palace, and the Jordan River baptism site. Expect a guided Bethlehem visit, self-guided time in Jericho, possible guides such as Elias, Amir, or Johnny, and extra cash costs for two archaeological sites.

“Excellent trip Great driver Great guide Well worth the money Great transport The guides and drivers where the best”

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