Pilgrimage Road Route – Independent Entry

Location City of David National Park

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From 28 NIS per person
Ticket prices may vary depending on discounts and ticket selection)

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2 hours

With children, Adults

Difficulty : Medium

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

Invitation for groups over 30 participants

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This is a self-guided tour without a guide. For a guided tour of the Pilgrimage Road, click here.

Step into history and walk on the Pilgrimage Road, the ancient route once traveled by our ancestors on their way to the Temple. Visitors walk on the original stone-paved road of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period. This bustling thoroughfare was uncovered by the City of David after years of archaeological excavation and is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the Land of Israel.

Along the way, you may pass by the Pool of Siloam, from which pilgrims began their ascent to the Temple, before continuing upward along the Pilgrimage Road itself. Along the way, the road brings Ancient Jerusalem to life, revealing its story through exposed stones, artifacts, and archaeological remains uncovered during excavation.
The route concludes at the Davidson Center, where entry is included with your ticket.

Please Note

The ticket does not include entry to the Siloam Tunnel, the water system, or Warren’s Shaft.
Visitors wishing to enter the Siloam Tunnel or Warren’s Shaft should contact Visitor Services upon arrival.

Essential Information

Important note: It is difficult to find parking next to the
Western Wall and the City of David.

Arrival by private car:

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

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.
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Public transportation

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 snack bar on site offering food and drink options.

Lockers for personal belongings are available for a fee.
There is no storage available for strollers.
The route is not stroller-accessible.
The National Park operates in accordance with Home Front Command safety regulations and includes a protected shelter area.
There is a souvenir shop, offering a variety of unique jewelry inspired by archaeological discoveries.
You can return with a shuttle to the Visitor Center for a fee of 7 NIS.
Click here to purchase shuttle tickets.

Site Facilities

Toilets

Snack bar

Gift shop

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FAQ

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

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

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

The Pilgrimage Road was the main thoroughfare of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period, leading from the Pool of Siloam to the Temple (Temple Mount). Along this road, generations of pilgrims made their way to the Temple. It served as a central artery of movement and daily life in Ancient Jerusalem.

Today, the Pilgrimage Road can be visited as part of a guided tour or as a self-guided walk in the City of David.

At the end of the route, visitors can return to the Visitor Center on foot or by shuttle for an additional fee of 7 NIS.

If finishing at the Davidson Center:
Exit the Davidson Center via the Dung Gate and head toward the Jewish Quarter. Turn left upon reaching the Dung Gate. The City of David is a short walk away (approximately 2-5 minutes).

Not on this tour. The Pilgrimage Road is fully lit.