The Tower of David Museum

The Tower of David Museum presents "The Hidden City": Winter Tours of Jerusalem.
ALL TOURS ARE IN HEBREW.

The Tower of David Museum reveals hidden corners of the city in its New Jerusalem Winter Series … the little know sites and stories of Jerusalem with the taste of Sahleb, Sesame and Mint Tea … the smells and sounds of the Old City .. the communities lesser known and secret gardens behind stone walls ….

Friday, February 7, 10 am: Fresh From the Oven

Guide: Doron Yosha

A tour through the Old City and its ancient bakeries.  Taste the best Knafa in the city, see  how sesame is toasted and how tehina is ground.  Visit with the craftsmen who are keeping ancient traditions alive.

Friday, Februay 14, 10 am: In the depths of Jerusalem

Archaeologist Amit Reem

Discover the new findings in the dry moat of the Citadel at the Tower of David. Visit the Ottoman jail, the Kishle, to discover findings from all the eras in Jerusalem including remains of the First Temple period and Herod's palace. Tour ends at David's Tomb on Mt. Zion.

Friday, Februay 21, 10 am: Sites and Stories on Nablus Road

Guide: Nurit Basle

There are amazing sites on the historic road from Jerusalem to Nablus. We will visit them and hear the fascinating stories of the street and its residents from the time of the Second Temple until today.

Friday, February 28, 10 am: The Secret Garden

Guide: Ester Saad

Many special gardens peek behind the stone walls of Jerusalem. Visit and hear their stories.

Friday, March 7, 9:30 am; 12:30 pm: Women in the Muslim Quarter

Guide: Ofra Regev

Many groups live in the Muslim Quarter including Maghreb, Gypsies, Africans, Indians and more.  We will hear about these different groups and in honor of International Women's Day, we will focus on the women of these communities.

Friday, March 14; 9:30 am: Jerusalem Soundtrack

Guide: Oded Amitai

The air above Jerusalem is filled with prayers, dreams and music.  The tour touches on the music of Jerusalem – the music academy of East Jerusalem, San Saviour Church, the Scout's Orchestra, a concert in Christ Church and St. George and a meeting with an oud player.

Friday, March 28; 10 am: In the depths of Jerusalem

Archaeologist Amit Reem

Discover the new findings in the dry moat of the Citadel at the Tower of David. Visit the Ottoman jail, the Kishle, to discover findings from all the eras in Jerusalem including remains of the First Temple period and Herod's palace. Tour ends at David's Tomb on Mt. Zion.

Prices:

80 NIS   Students/Seniors  65 NIS

Special price for 3 tours: 195 NIS    Students/Seniors  165 NIS

Every tour includes a special Jerusalem refreshment

All tours in Hebrew

All images by Hamutal Wachtal

Adults: Museum visit: 36 NIS, Night Spectacular: 55 NIS, combo ticket: 70 NIS | Children (until age 18) and seniors: Museum visit: 18 NIS, Night Spectacular: 45 NIS, combo ticket: 55 NIS | Students: Museum visit: 25 NIS, Night Spectacular: 45 NIS, combo ticket: 55 NIS | Soldiers, handicapped: Museum visit: 15 NIS, Night Spectacular: 30 NIS, combo ticket: 40 NIS