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The 15 Best Bethlehem Tours from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

37 tours  ·  from $68

Bethlehem is nine kilometres from the Old City and on the other side of a crossing, so the operator matters more than usual. These 15 carry the permits, and differ on whether Jericho and the Jordan River come with it. Bring your passport.

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip - The hilltop view that puts Jerusalem in place
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

1.From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,316 reviews · 10 hours · from $118Our pick

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in 10 hours with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and guides in English, French, Spanish, or German. Expect Mount of Olives views, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Itamar, Avi, and Yoav have led this route.

“Enjoyable. It is not easy to present something with such strong value both religios and historical in an objectiv manner. Ierusalim and betleem are cities that need a guide. Strongly recommend”

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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea - Walking through all four quarters of Jerusalem’s Old City
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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

2.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 881 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem’s Old City, Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, and the Dead Sea in one long day. English-speaking guides lead the visits, with time to walk sacred streets, see major landmarks, and float in mineral-rich water. Expect a fast pace, stairs, and limited Dead Sea time.

“Great trip and very well organised, guides and coach driver excellent. Not the most religious of individuals but found the trip amazing interesting and educational, definitely one to tick off live's bucket list of things to see!!!”

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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Walking through Jerusalem’s Old City
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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

3.Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 720 reviews · from $121

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Avishy have earned especially warm praise.

“The trip was good but the tour guide wasn’t the best . At the end of our tour was a protest in Jerusalem going on and he didn’t handle it right . He told us to go back to Tel Avi by train and didn’t even help us to get the train station or how to get tickets . Luck us to find a nice girl that helped us . Was very confused .”

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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - The 6:30 a.m. departure from Tel Aviv
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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

4.Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · from $109

Start at 6:30 a.m. in Tel Aviv for a packed day through Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea. Walk the Old City with a guide, visit the Western Wall and Holy Sepulchre, see the Church of the Nativity, and float at a private beach. Guides may include Oded, Alicia, Merona, or others.

“The tour guide Sivan was late getting started and rushed us throughout the whole tour. I was absolutely miserable and I WANT A REFUND. He was rude, cold, full of ego, inconsiderate and unprofessional. He didn't even want us to make a quicRead more”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem - Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley connect the city to the gospel story
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

5.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

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

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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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv - Leaving Jerusalem and crossing into Bethlehem
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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $75Best value

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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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only - Mount of Olives: Jerusalem’s best first view
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

7.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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Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea - Daily Group West Bank Tour - Shepherds Field in Beit Sahour
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Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea – Daily Group West Bank Tour

8.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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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem - Entering the Church of the Nativity
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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

9.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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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip - The Mount of Olives and Kidron Valley by Vehicle
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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

10.From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 9 hours · from $120

Meet Bein Harim at Ashdod Port for a guided nine-hour trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. See Mt. Scopus, the Western Wall, Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre Church, and Bethlehem’s Nativity Church. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with return to your cruise ship included.

“The tour did not wait for us to get off the ship. We had to wait for our group to be called and missed the tour.”

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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem - Jericho and Zacchaeus’ Tree
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

11.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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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Crossing the Judean Desert toward Jericho
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

12.Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $135

Travel from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Qasr El Yahud. You’ll see Mt. Temptation, Zacchaeus’ Tree, Shepherds’ Field, and the Church of the Nativity, with guides such as Itamar and Miriam handling the history and border transfer.

“Fantastic tour and fantastic guides. Miriam were lovely and very professionell and our main guide forgot his namn Itz... was very good. He kept the group together and made the day great for all of us. We recommend this tour to all people who wants to have a historical and fantastic tour and learn a lot.”

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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem - Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity
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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

13.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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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem - Walking the Armenian Quarter to the Wailing Wall
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem

14.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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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv - Jericho beneath the Mount of Temptation
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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv

15.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 57 reviews · from $119

Join a 10 to 11-hour minivan tour from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem, Jericho, the Mount of Temptation, and Qasr al Yahud. You’ll visit the Church of the Nativity, ride an optional cable car for $16, and follow a guide such as George through three important biblical sites.

“Really good: 1 Jericho was brilliantly delivered by a very knowledgeable tour guide who knew a great deal of historical facts 2 Qumran was informative, but could do with a better tourist facilities i.e. open the restaurant a bit earlier in a day 3 Read more”

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