City of David National Park

Location City of David

Starting from 14 NIS per person

an hour and a half

family With children, With children over 8 years old, Adults

Difficulty : Medium

not accessible, The tour includes steps and walking in an underground tunnel

 This is a self-guided tour, for a guided tour book the Biblical City of David tour.

Come and discover Jerusalem’s secrets!

On the City of David hill, next to the Western Wall, the city of Jerusalem was born thousands of years ago.

Come and see for yourself the horizon of ancient Jerusalem. Walk underground in the waters of the Siloam tunnel, touch the ancient buildings and be part of a magical, mysterious journey to the heart of Jerusalem.

Between the dates of April 5-11, free shuttles will be at your disposal from the first station to the farm in Gai and the City of David from 10 am.

Tour route

  • Starting point: City of David National Park Visitors Center
  • View the Impressive panoramic view from Beit Hatzofeh Lookout
  • Mazar Excavations – The Palace – an impressive public structure from the period of the Judaean kings
  • The government area and remnants of private homes
  • The underground water system – Warren’s Shaft, the Spring House, and the Canaanite Pool
  • Hezekiah’s tunnel (water depth up to 70 cm). Alternatively, it is possible to walk in the dry Canaanite channel.
  • Endpoint: City of David National Park Visitors Center

Facilities on site

Toilets
Cafeteria
Gift shop

Essential Information

Important note: It is difficult to find parking next to the Kotel and the City of David. These are our recommended arrival directions.

Arrival by private car:
Nearby parking lots
Karta and Mamilla parking lots (fee charged):
Button – Navigation by WAZE
Walking distance from Karta / Mamilla parking lots to the City of David is approximately 20 minutes. Arrival by taxi is recommended.
Mt. Zion parking lot (fee charged):
Button – Navigation by WAZE

Zion Gate / David’s Tomb parking lot (fee charged) – Approximately 9-minute walk to the City of David. Parking based on availability.

Shuttles

Between the dates of April 5-11, free shuttles will be at your disposal from the first station to the farm in Gai and the City of David from 10 am.

Navigation for walking:
Coming from the Kotel, turn left at the Dung Gate and it is a 2-minute walk to the City of David.
Button – Navigation with Google Maps

Public transportation to the City of David
Egged bus routes:
Route 1 – Central Bus Station – Kotel
Route 3 – Central Bus Station – Kotel
Route 38 – Jewish Quarter (circular route the goes by the Kotel)
Route 2 – From Kikar Tzahal (IDF Square) / Yitzhak Kariv Street (circular route operated by Superbus)

Taxis:
Taxis are always allowed to enter through Jaffa Gate; therefore, you can get to the City of David by taxi.

There is a cafeteria on site offering food and drink options.

FAQ

The City of David National Park is a secure site, and we work in full cooperation with the security forces.

not accessible. The tour includes stairs and walking in an underground tunnel.

Unfortunately, due to the limitations of the archeological site, it is not wheelchair accessible

Parking is very limited, we highly reccomend to use public transportation

Yes. The entrance to the tunnel is recommended for ages 5 and up, the water height reaches up to 70 cm. Babies can be brought into the tunnel using a front carrier only.

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