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The 15 Best Bethlehem & West Bank Tours

24 tours  ·  from $75 a head

Bethlehem is forty minutes from the Old City and on the other side of a checkpoint, which is why almost everybody goes with a guide. These 15 cover the Church of the Nativity, Jericho and the Jordan River, with prices and what each one needs from your passport.

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip - Mount Scopus gives you the best first look at Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

1.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 one long, guided day. You’ll see Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Itamar, Avi, Yoav, and Hava have led recent departures, though your guide may vary.

“Itamar was an excellent guide, very personable, funny, knowledgeable, and engaging. He painted a vivid picture of the history behind the sites with captivating storytelling along the way. Both Bethlehem and Jerusalem are worth seeing to get a sense of the beginning and the end of the story of Jesus. You’re in good hands if you have Itamar as your guide!”

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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea - The ride from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

2.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

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

From Tel Aviv, you’ll walk Jerusalem’s four Old City quarters, see the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, then float in the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Sivan, Joseph, Shimon, and Yael have led this route, which suits first-time visitors who want a fast overview rather than a slow, in-depth tour.

“Hello, We very much enjoyed the tour. It was very informative, structured, and well organized. We had very good guide Josef, he introduced for us Jerusalim He reminded for us amazing history of this great city and also told us abot today"s Jerusalim. After Jerusalim we visited Bethlehem and again it was interesting excursion. After that we went to the Dead sea. It was really amazing experience - it is so strange when your body is listening to the solty water more than to your brains commands. Amazing day and unforgetable memories! I would recommend this tour to everyone who starts his acquaintance with this wonderful country.”

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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Mount Scopus gives you the best first orientation
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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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one long day. Walk the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and Church of the Nativity with a guide. Guides such as Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Shaked have earned strong praise, though crowds, rushed visits, shopping stops, and changing bus arrangements can affect the day.

“Our tour guide Yoav is really humorous. He added so much fun of this trip. We have enjoyed so much of both Jerusalem and Bethlehem.”

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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Jerusalem’s Old City in four hours
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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

Leave central Tel Aviv at 6:30 a.m. for a packed 12-hour day covering the Dead Sea, Jerusalem’s Old City, and Bethlehem. Expect guided walks, air-conditioned transport, a private beach stop, and separate guides in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The schedule is fast, and the Church of the Nativity may be viewed briefly if queues are long.

“Beautiful experience, it's worth it. I liked it because we had the chance to see almost all of the main attractions in just one day. For a first time, I think it's perfect.”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem - Inside the Old City for two and a half hours
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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

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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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv - Church of the Nativity: the central stop
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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 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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West Bank Tour from Jerusalem - Ancient Jericho and Mount of Temptation
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West Bank Tour from Jerusalem

7.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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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only - Mount of Olives: the view that puts Jerusalem in place
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Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

8.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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From Tel Aviv: West Bank Day Tour - Qasr el Yahud at 8:00 AM
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From Tel Aviv: West Bank Day Tour

9.West Bank Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 141 reviews · 12 hours · from $162

See four important West Bank sites in one long day, from Qasr el Yahud on the Jordan River to Bethlehem’s Nativity Church. You’ll travel with an English-speaking guide, eat lunch, visit Yasser Arafat’s tomb, and walk by the Separation Wall. Guides such as Talmud and Tamer have been praised for their humor, care, and historical insight.

“Guided tours saves a lot of holiday time, don't need to worry about safety, transport, etc. You can know a lot interesting information from local guides :)”

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Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea - Daily Group West Bank Tour - Meeting the group at the David Citadel Hotel
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Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea – Daily Group West Bank Tour

10.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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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

11.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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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip - Lunch and market time in the Old City
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From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

12.From Ashdod Port: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

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

Travel from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in nine hours with an English or Spanish guide. See Mt. Scopus, the Western Wall, the Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre Church, and Bethlehem’s Nativity Church. Past departures have included guides named Avi and George, though staff can vary. Bring your passport, water, hat, and sturdy walking shoes.

“Did not like our guide George as he was full of himself in bethelem. Avi our guide on Jerusalem walk wasn't very friendly his attitude was if I lose you I will not look for you. We were with our 2 children and trying to keep him in our sights and keep the 2 kids with us was very frightening.”

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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem - Zacchaeus’ Tree and the limits of a short visit
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

13.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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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Jericho, Tell es-Sultan, and the City of Palm Trees
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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert to Jericho, Bethlehem, and Qasr El Yahud. You’ll see Mt. Temptation, Zacchaeus’ tree, the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, and the Jordan River baptism site, with Israeli and Palestinian guides sharing local context.

“I love this tour! Bethlehem and Jericho were incredible beautiful!Very well organized.”

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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem - A short break at a local artisanal shop
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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

15.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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