Top Experiences in Damascus Gate (Bab al-Amud)

This tour follows in the footsteps of Jesus, from his triumphant arrival at Mt. of Olives, through different stations of his visits to Jerusalem, to the culmination of the journey at one of the possible sites for the crucifixion and resurrections - the Garden Tomb.
*Please note: The Garden Tomb is closed to visitors on Sunday and Monday. If your time is limited you can still take the tour on these days and return to the Garden Tomb at a later day (Tue.-Sat.).
This is a unique self-guided tour. Your guide is in the palm of your hand. The DGuide platform allows travelers to tour at their own pace taking in as much or as little information as they like. Users can follow the suggested route or go off the path and return to the guided tour later.
The tour was designed and the content curated by Uri Goldflam, a professional guide and educator with 30 years of guiding experience, founder of Travel Trailer Israel.

The Jerusalem light rail spans the city, connecting history, conflict, people and differing narratives. It is a wonderful way to learn about the many facets of this city. We begin on Mount Herzl, the fist stop. We will visit the national cemetery and gain an understanding of the history of Israel. We continue on the light rail, pointing out the sites on the way, exiting at the the colorful Machane Yehuda market which we will tour and sample the street food. We continue on the rail, stopping at the center of town, Jaffa Street and King George Avenue, to get a sense of this historical and bustling area. We continue to the Damascus Gate Station, to visit both a Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood and the neighboring hub of the Arab section of the city at the Damascus Gate and Salah a Din Street. Here we will get a deep sense of the complexities of this multicultural city. We continue to the Arab and Jewish northern neighborhoods, asking the question: What unites us? What divides us?

Shira is a Jerusalem-born, Tel Aviv-based baker, photographer and travel lover. Born to an American mother and Israeli father, Shira's background made the relationship between food, culture and heritage evident (and enjoyed!). Food has always been Shira’s favorite way to explore and experience new places and cultures. And now she is excited to share her local food wisdom with travelers from around the world!

• Private, 3 Hour Guided Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem with a local
• Discover the city's diverse ethnic and religious communities through their bread
• Visit Damascus Gate and venture into Jerusalem's ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods
• Explore some of Machane Yehuda market's best bakeries and breads
• Sample challa (braided bread), rugelach (pastry), Jerusalem bagel and pita bread

Since you will be visiting religious neighborhoods, it is important to wear attire that covers your elbows and knees. It is also recommended that guests refrain from wearing bold colors or tight clothing.