The 10 Best Ein Gedi Tours in Tel Aviv

1.From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 705 reviews · 12 hours · from $99Our pick

You’ll travel by coach from Tel Aviv to Masada, ride the cable car to Herod’s desert fortress, walk among Ein Gedi’s waterfalls, and float at a private Dead Sea beach. Guides such as Sivan, Shimon, and Shany are praised for clear history and good time management, though the schedule can feel tight.

“This tour is wonderful. Highly recommend to everyone who wants to see the Dead Sea. Bashir is our driver and he did a fantastic job! Drive safe and fast to take us from Tel Aviv to Dead Sea and back. Thank you so much Bashir! You are amazing! Also our tour guide Shany is very knowledgeable and friendly! She answered all my questions and made an impressive trip for us. Thank you Shany. The day is perfect.”

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2.Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · from $99

Leave central Tel Aviv at 6:30 a.m. for Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You will ride the cable car to Masada, walk through a desert oasis, and float on a private beach. Guides vary, with Merona, Amir, Sivan, Dotan, Limor, and Sammy praised for strong commentary.

“Sammy (our driver) and Limor (our guide) provided wonderful commentary throughout the tour and created a great atmosphere on the bus. They also , streamlined the purchasing of tickets to allow us to avoid queues. There was no pressRead more”

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3.From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 AM for a sunrise hike at Masada, then visit Ein Gedi’s oasis and float in the Dead Sea. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with transport included. Expect a demanding early climb, extra entrance fees, and about 90 minutes at the beach.

“I have really enjoyed the cites, but I think that we were not given enough time at masada and ein gedi. I would also recommend to go to those places by yourself. Or, if you prefer going with a group, then get a guided tour.”

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4.Day Trip: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 116 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 2 a.m. for Masada’s sunrise hike, then explore Ein Gedi’s waterfalls and pools before floating in the Dead Sea. You get air-conditioned transport, central pickup, and a private beach stop. The hike is demanding, and Ein Gedi time is brief, so plan for a fast-paced day.

“The Masada sunrise was worth leaving at 2am for and a certain level of fitness is required to ascend it in time. There was not enough time to explore Ein Gedi however and, while the Dead Sea experience was a joy, less time spent there and mRead more”

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5.From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Leave Abraham Hostel at 6:30 AM for Masada, Ein Gedi or its current alternative, and the Dead Sea. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Samuel, Ariel, or Yoni provides commentary, while you handle the sites at your own pace. Cable car, park fees, food, and towels cost extra.

“I really enjoyed this experience and I really recommend it! Assaf, our tour guide, was very nice and gave us useful information that I'll remember. I have only one mention: we changed our bus in Jerusalem and we waited some minutes, this thing could be easily improved if the second bus would be already there.”

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6.From Tel Aviv: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and a sunrise over the Dead Sea. Then visit Ein Gedi, subject to flood-related closure, before floating in the Dead Sea. Expect a self-guided English-language day with air-conditioned transport, extra park fees, and a demanding hike.

“great value for money. the bus was very comfortable and the driver very knowledgeable.”

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7.Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $98Best value

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn with a driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, climb Masada for sunrise, walk among Ein Gedi’s springs and waterfalls, then float in the Dead Sea. This self-guided day trip suits independent visitors who want transport between three hard-to-reach sites.

“Amazing. Tour kicked off on time and our guide/driver was just wonderful, friendly, insightful and patient. Noting this is pretty much a self guided tour with a driver for the full day. We had a wonderful time! Suitable for groups, couples and solo travelers.”

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8.Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $98

Leave Tel Aviv at 6:30 am in an air-conditioned vehicle for a self-guided day at Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You get transport, an app, and Dead Sea beach admission, while Masada, Ein Gedi, cable-car fees, food, and towels cost extra.

“This was a great trip even though it started out rainy. The operator was friendly open and candid. Because of the rain he shortened our trip to Ein Gedi, giving us enough time to see the waterfall but not slip or fall exploring further. Instead he took us to the site of an ancient Read more”

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9.4WD Masada Ein Gedi Judea desert Dead Sea adventure 4×4 Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews Top rated

Join Michael from In Low Gear for a private 12-hour 4x4 trip from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert. Expect off-road tracks, a Dead Sea stop, Ein Gedi’s waterfalls, Masada by cable car, desert food, and English guidance for up to five people.

“Excellent offroading tour of the Judean desert. Michael was knowledgeable and friendly and kept my two teenage daughters (and me) informed, entertained and safe throughout our day together. In addition to stops along the way in the Read more”

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10.From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $150

You’ll visit Masada, walk among Ein Gedi’s springs and waterfalls, and float in the Dead Sea on a 10 to 12-hour shared trip. Expect an early start, separate entrance fees, and a driver or tour leader whose role may vary. Guides named in past departures include Ash, Amir, Mustaf, and Sammy.

“I was looking forward to seeing Masada, however my tour guide didn’t arrive. Thanks to Amir, another tour guide- I went on a wonderful tour… I recommend him highly!! He and his bus driver Sammy we’re keeping us amused the whole time.”

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