The 12 Best Bethlehem Trips from Jerusalem

1.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

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

Spend about nine hours touring Mount Scopus, the Old City, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Bethlehem. An air-conditioned coach, hotel pickup, guide, and entrance fees are included. Expect substantial walking, crowds, a possible wait at the Nativity cave, and a group of up to 40 people.

“The most memorable part was walking down the road Jesus walked and learning about the stations of the cross. And being amazed how beautiful the church was that was built over the cave where Jesus was born.”

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

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

Travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem with a local guide such as Elias, Johnny, George, or Elijah. Walk through Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherd’s Field, and St. Catherine’s Church, with climate-controlled transport and a required vehicle change at the West Bank crossing.

“The tour guide was very professional and warm hearted. He opened the floor to show us the original mosaic floor in the Church which was prohibited.”

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3.West Bank Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 184 reviews · from $130

Spend about 10 hours exploring the West Bank with a local guide, visiting Ramallah and Arafat’s Tomb, ancient Jericho, Qasr al-Yahud, and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. You’ll eat an Arabic-style lunch, see the separation wall and Banksy artwork, and hear Palestinian perspectives on history, faith, and daily life. Guides may include Kamal, George, Housam, or Don.

“Great experience. Food was great. The lunch was in the tour guide’s home & his mom made awesome local food. Awesome tour guides. I highly recommend this tour!”

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

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

From Ashdod Port, spend 7 to 10 hours exploring Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned minivan. See the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Ryan, Nicola, Doron, and Anet have led excellent departures, though guide quality can vary.

“We had a great overview of the sites in Jerusalem. Avi was very knowledgeable about the importance of sites across all the major religions. Excellent historical context accompanied the descriptions of the landmarks. Of course we didn't have Read more”

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5.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 an air-conditioned vehicle with a Bethlehem guide. Visit Shepherds’ Field, the Milk Grotto, St. Catherine’s Church, and the Church of the Nativity, then spend about two hours at Niv Medbar Beach. Guide Elias and other guides lead the Bethlehem portion, while food and Dead Sea entry cost extra.

“It was a beautiful experience, everyone really helpful and welcoming. From our tour guide, (I think Dia), the driver Zaid, to a beautiful chilling time in the Dead Sea.”

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

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

From Jerusalem, spend a full day visiting Bethlehem’s Shepherds Field, Church of the Nativity, and Milk Grotto, then continue to the Jordan River and Jericho. Bethlehem is guided by a local host, while Jericho is mostly self-guided. Guides such as Elias, George, Mohammed, and Boaz may lead different departures.

“Elias and George were great tour guides, went above and beyond during the tour day, God bless them!!”

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

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

Spend about nine hours visiting Jericho, Zacchaeus’ Tree, Qasr El Yahud, Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherds’ Field. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, guides, and entrance fees are included. Expect a Palestinian guide in Bethlehem, possible vehicle changes, long church queues, and lunch at your own expense.

“Wonderful trip. Etima or Noah's uncle as he was referred to was very knowledgeable and provided additional insight on the current political situation in Israel. The trip to the West Bank and into Jericho and Bethlehem was seamless. The guide from Palestine was also very knowledgeable and provided additional information on the Church of the Nativity. Recommend this tour but would have like to take a look at the small shops that sold olive tree products on the way to the Church.”

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8.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al Yahud on a 10-hour guided day. Visit the Church of the Nativity, the Mount of Temptation, and the Jordan River baptism site. The Jericho cable car costs an extra $16, and lunch is not included.

“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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9.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem

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

Spend a full day touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a professional guide. See Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Expect an air-conditioned coach, a possible vehicle change at the Palestinian border, modest dress, and a passport.

“En fantastisk och minnesrik dag! Denna tur till Jerusalem och Betlehem var det absoluta höjdpunkten av vår resa. Vår guide Ayal var exceptionell – kunnig, engagerad och hanterade alla praktiska detaljer sömlöst. Det var ovärderligt att få så djup historisk och kulturell förståelse på plats. Att besöka Betlehem med allt som det innebär var ett djupt rörande möte. Stort tack till Bein Harim för en perfekt organiserad utflykt! Varmt rekommenderad.”

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10.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. You’ll visit the Church of the Nativity, Shepherd’s Field, the Milk Grotto, St. Catherine’s Church, Bethlehem’s Old City, and an olive-wood workshop. Guides such as Dia, Daniel, and Ziad have been praised for thoughtful local context.

“Our guide Dia was great. We saw all the sites in a timely manner, also thanks to our driver Rookie who really was a 2nd guide. I'd book at our through Elijah anytime! Great personal service. Thank you guys!”

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11.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem

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

Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, and Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity. A professional Jerusalem guide and local Bethlehem guide lead the day. Expect walking on uneven stone, a possible vehicle change, and passport checks at the border.

“Our guide was incredibly informative. It really helped to have an orientation to Jerusalem prior to tour so that I could absorb as much of the details as possible. The exchange at the gate to Bethlehem was a great experience in and out of itself, as was the visit to the birthplaRead more”

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12.Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Bethlehem from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $99

Start at the David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 am for a guided visit to Jerusalem’s Old City and Bethlehem, then relax at a private Dead Sea beach. Expect plenty of walking, some stairs, a group of up to 50, and a self-guided Dead Sea stop. Lunch and beach entry cost extra.

“The tour provided detailed information regarding the history and culture. The tour guide gave us in-depth knowledge, and the tour guides were generous, caring, and attentive to our questions and concerns. I recommend tour guide Hagit ChikoRead more”

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