Shuttles:

The City of David operates free shuttles from the First Station in Jerusalem to the City of David National Park. The shuttles have the Hallelujah logo on them, and the ride is both short and perfectly safe.

The shuttles depart approximately 45 minutes before the show.

Shuttle pickup location: In Waze, “First Station Parking Lot, Jerusalem”

Upon arrival at the parking lot, click on the link to navigate on foot to the pickup location. https://bit.ly/3XUOHNm

View a photo of the Pick up station

Directions to the First Station

Public transportation:

Disembark from the bus at the bus stop called David Remez, The Hahan, which is close to the First Station

Bus Lines: 71, 72, 74, 75, 78, 91

Independent arrival:

For individuals who prefer to travel to the City of David show independently, you are welcome to arrive at the specified time indicated on your ticket.

Public transportation to the City of David

• Bus line 1 – Central Bus Station – Western Wall
• Bus line 3 – Central Bus Station – Western Wall
• Bus line 38 – Jewish Quarter (The 38 takes a circular route which stops at the Western Wall)
• Bus line 2 – From Kikar Tzahal / Yitzhak Kariv Street. The bus takes a circular route and is operated by the Superbus company.

Cabs

Cabs are always allowed to enter through the Jaffa Gate.

Arrival by private vehicle:

It is important to note that it is difficult to find parking near the Western Wall and the City of David. We suggest parking in nearby parking lots and walking on foot.

1. Karta and Mamilla Parking Garages- (paid parking). To Navigate with Waze.
   Walking distance from the Karta / Mamilla parking garages to the City of David is approximately 20 minutes. Arrival by taxi is recommended.
2. Har Zion / David’s Tomb Parking Lot (paid parking) – To Navigate with Waze. Walking distance from the Har Zion / David’s Tomb Parking Lot to the City of David is approximately 9 minutes.

Please note that the parking garages/lots have a very limited amount of parking spots.

Arrival on Foot:

If you are coming from the Western Wall, turn left at the Dung Gate and then right.  The entrance to the City of David will be on your left. It is a 2 minute walk from the Dung Gate. Navigation with Google Maps

Close

• Starting point: Gathering at the Visitors Center, at the entrance pavilion of the City of David National Park
• City of David National Park – presentation projected on the City of David antiquities
• Endpoint: City of David National Park Visitors Center

Close

There is a snack bar on site offering food and drink options.

The Palace Café – the new café at the Visitors Center in the City of David National Park! more info here.

Close

• There are lockers on site (fee charged) to place personal items. There is no space to leave strollers.
• The show is held under the sky, we recommend to have warm clothes.
• The show is available for Hebrew, English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Russian speakers using headphones with simultaneous translation.
• The show is accessible to people with hearing disabilities, by prior arrangement through the reservation center by calling *6033.
• Those who have a personal hearing aid will be provided with devices with inspirational loops to listen to the show in the different languages. It is necessary to move the hearing aid to the T position.Those using sound amplification will be provided with personal headphones to listen to the show in the various languages.
• One may cancel a reservation at no cost until 3:00 PM the day before.
• Club members – in case of cancellation of the reservation, you must inform in advance by calling *6033

Audio Accessibility via the Bettear App

An advanced technological system has been installed for the hearing impaired and the public, allowing real-time listening and reading of the audio content through the Bettear app or with a dedicated receiver available at the reception desk.

User Guidelines

• Download the Bettear app from the App Store (Android,iPhone).
• Bring headphones with you to the show.
• You can also request a dedicated receiver with headphones at the reception desk.
• Make sure your mobile device’s Wi-Fi is turned on.
• Open the app when you arrive at the show. The connection to the network is automatic.
• It is recommended to download the app in advance and try out the demo.

For additional questions about using the app, please contact: [email protected]

Close