Mount of Olives Tour

Our Mount of Olives Tour, offered twice weekly, is an ideal way to explore one of Jerusalem’s most significant and storied landscapes. Overlooking the Old City for thousands of years, the Mount of Olives has witnessed Jerusalem’s rise, destruction, and renewal and holds deep historical and spiritual meaning for both Jews and Christians.

On this fully guided tour, you’ll discover why the Mount of Olives has long been a place of pilgrimage and reverence. For Jews, its sweeping views of the Temple Mount made it a sacred site of mourning after the destruction of the First Temple, and it is home to the world’s oldest Jewish cemetery, with graves dating back thousands of years. For Christians, the Mount is central to the final days of Jesus’ life and is traditionally believed to be the site where the Gates of Heaven will open on Judgment Day.

The tour includes visits to ancient churches, the Mosque of the Ascension, and Mary’s Tomb, weaving together the layered history of this remarkable area. The experience concludes near the Old City, with the option to walk to the Lion’s Gate or take a bus to the Western Wall.

With breathtaking views, rich history, and peaceful surroundings, the Mount of Olives Tour offers a memorable afternoon of learning, reflection, and fresh air, one of the best ways to experience this iconic Jerusalem landmark.