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Top 15 Private Tours in Israel

58 tours  ·  from $40

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Tour Jerusalem Old City - Temple Mount and the limits of access
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Private Tour Jerusalem Old City

1.Private Tour Jerusalem Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews Our pick

Spend about five hours exploring Jerusalem’s Old City with a private guide for your group of up to six. Enter at Jaffa Gate, visit Mt. Zion, the Western Wall, the Cardo, the Via Dolorosa, and major Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Armenian sites. Entrance fees, food, and hotel transfers are extra.

“Chava is a very knowledgeable guide. She made sure to take us to every interesting corner of the city, including an excellent restaurant 😊. We highly recommend her!!!”

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JERUSALEM private tour with ELAD VAZANA - Life in Israel & Palestine Then & Now - The Dome of the Rock and the hard questions
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JERUSALEM private tour with ELAD VAZANA – Life in Israel & Palestine Then & Now

2.JERUSALEM private tour with ELAD VAZANA – Life in Israel & Palestine Then & Now

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Jerusalem with private guide Elad Vazana. Visit the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters, and local markets while discussing Israel and Palestine through historical and present-day perspectives.

“If you want to learn about the current events in a balanced context of the much greater historical perspective, Elad is your guide. No finger pointing or picking sides, just facts and timelines and presenting some of the stories from both sides.”

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Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem - Kiryat Arba and the hardest historical questions
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Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem

3.Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $1,245

Spend two days with a private English-speaking guide visiting Hebron, Bethlehem, Mar Saba, Gush Etzion, and Aida Camp. Expect biblical sites, settlement viewpoints, the Separation Barrier, Palestinian meals, local encounters, and frank discussion of history and politics.

“Myself and my friend took the Ramallah and Bethlehem day tour. Firstly, following our late booking the night before the tour which turned out to be to late, Green Olive kindly offered to organise a private tour for the following day, which they did not have to.”

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Jerusalem Private Full Day Tour - The Mount of Olives and Jerusalem from above
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Jerusalem Private Full Day Tour

4.Jerusalem Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Brazilian guide such as Samuel. Visit the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and either the Garden Tomb or Holy Sepulchre. The eight-hour tour suits families and faith-focused groups.

“The trip with my family became memorable thanks to Samuel, a professional and kind human being. His knowledge about the events that occurred in the land of Jesus are very accurate and honest.”

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Exclusive Private Tour in The Israel Diamond Exchange - Pickup from Tel Aviv and the passport check
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Exclusive Private Tour in The Israel Diamond Exchange

5.Exclusive Private Tour in The Israel Diamond Exchange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $40Best value

Meet diamond cutters, enter the secure Israel Diamond Exchange, watch trading activity, and learn the 4Cs with a guide. The roughly two-hour private tour includes a loupe lesson, refreshments, and a 1ct diamond dust souvenir. Pickup is offered, and only your group participates.

“The team was super-professional and made me feel most welcome. I had no idea just how much hard work and skill went into crafting a beautiful gemstone. Hanan's designs are wonderful and innovative, with pieces where one item can tRead more”

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Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels - Private Transfer - Getting Dropped at Your Tel Aviv Hotel
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Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels – Private Transfer

6.Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv Hotels – Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · from $42

Prearrange a private ride from Ben Gurion Airport to any Tel Aviv address. Your driver meets you with a sign, waits up to 90 minutes for delays, and drives you door to door in a sedan, minivan, or minibus. Drivers such as Joseph, Yosi, and Imad have earned praise for clear communication and friendly service.

“Our so called private pick up from Tel Aviv airport was ridiculously one hr late . And then yet we had to go around the airport searching for the driver. And at the end there was never an apology for being late. For the money they charged service is not worth it.”

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Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour - Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod - Church of the Nativity and the Birth Grotto
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Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour – Pick up from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Ashdod

7.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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Private Tour: Best of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Mount of Olives: the best first view of Jerusalem
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Private Tour: Best of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

8.Private Tour: Best of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · from $474

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide such as Golan, Erez, Hava, Ofer, or Ariel, depending on assignment. See Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, walk the Old City’s quarters and holy sites, then float in the Dead Sea. Pickup, a private vehicle, and itinerary changes are included.

“Very professional guide with friendly approach! Really recommend to follow our experience.”

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Morning Private Tour to Discover Jerusalem - Starting at Jaffa Gate at 9:30 am
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Morning Private Tour to Discover Jerusalem

9.Morning Private Tour to Discover Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

Start at Jaffa Gate at 9:30 am with a private guide, then walk through Jerusalem’s Armenian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Christ Church, and the souk, with time for coffee and conversation.

“Natalie is wonderful- knowledgeable, interesting and fun. Thank you what a fabulous day in Jerusalem.”

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Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem's Old City - Priests’ Villas and the Roman Destruction
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Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem’s Old City

10.Full-Day Private and Guided Tour of the Jerusalem’s Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews

Spend 2 to 8 hours with licensed guide Uri Goldflam exploring Jerusalem’s Old City, its Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters, the City of David, Western Wall, Holy Sepulchre, and more. Hotel pickup is available for up to four people, with most of the tour on foot.

“Uri is incredibly knowledgeable and informative. He is able to tie biblical history with contemporary surroundings. His explanations are impressive and understandable.”

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Jerusalem from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Arrival Transfer - The private vehicle and the ride to Jerusalem
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Jerusalem from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Arrival Transfer

11.Jerusalem from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · from $85

Arrange a private, door-to-door ride from Ben Gurion International Airport to your Jerusalem hotel. A professional driver meets you after baggage claim with a name sign, then drives your group in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. Service runs 24 hours a day.

“This is a highly recommended option in terms of getting from Ben Gurion Aiport to Jerusalem. After a long journey, I was really tired, and the staff at Viator were prompt, helpful, professional. From the previous reviews, my experience was just as I expected. I would readily choose them again.”

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Private Excursion to Nazareth Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee - Starting at Mary’s Well in Nazareth
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Private Excursion to Nazareth Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee

12.Private Excursion to Nazareth Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $430

Spend a full day with Wissam Tours visiting Mary’s Well, Nazareth’s churches, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, Capernaum, Tabgha, Tiberias, and Mount Tabor. Your private guide handles the long routes, included entry tickets, and hotel pickup, while you focus on the biblical sites and lake views.

“It was a very heartfelt and warm welcoming tour experience! I had such a great time thanks to the great plannings and connections of Wissam and his tour guide. It was very unique and wonderful memories this tour created for me for my stRead more”

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Haifa Culinary Private Tour - Street Art and Haifa’s Museum Without Walls
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Haifa Culinary Private Tour

13.Haifa Culinary Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews

Join Daniel Sigalov or licensed guide Evelin for a private three-hour Haifa food tour. Walk from the German Colony to Wadi Nisnas, hear stories about Templers, coexistence, and local traditions, and sample seven oriental and Mediterranean foods. Pickup within Haifa is available.

“It was very intresting, we learnt a lot. And the 2nd part was so tasty and full of flavours , I recommend to book the tour with Daniel.”

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Fully Inclusive Private Customized Israel Tour - Meeting Ron Lev in Tel Aviv
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Fully Inclusive Private Customized Israel Tour

14.Fully Inclusive Private Customized Israel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews

Meet Ron Lev and your private group at your Tel Aviv hotel for a nine-hour Israel tour in an air-conditioned luxury minivan. Choose Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, or another plan that fits your interests. The tour includes lunch, water, park fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off for up to seven people.

“Ron is an amazing tour guide, fun and thoughtful, he will adapt your tour based on what you want to do, you will be comfortable and enjoy every single minute, instead of being stuck in a tour doing things when you would rather be doing Read more”

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Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center - Why the Shabbat schedule matters
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Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center

15.Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 34 reviews · from $48

Prebook a private ride from Ben Gurion Airport to your central Tel Aviv hotel. A driver or transfer agent meets you after baggage claim, helps with the handoff to your air-conditioned car, and drives you door to door in about 40 minutes, traffic permitting.

“We had no problems with the taxi transfer. Our family of 5 arrived about 1 hour early from Chicago and they were there waiting at the gate for us!!! Absolutely no problems, and would use again if we came back.”

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