The Biblical City of David

Public transportation:

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, y can get to the City of David by taxi.

Arrival by private car:

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

Nearby parking lots:

1. Karta and Mamilla parking garages. Navigation with WAZE
   Walking distance from Karta / Mamilla parking garages to the City David approximately 20 minutes. Arrival by taxi is recommended.
2.  Mt. Zion parking lot (fee charged). Navigation with WAZE
   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. Navigation with Google Maps

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

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• There are lockers on site (fee charged) to place personal items. There is no space to leave strollers.
• The Visitors Center has a souvenir shop with an excellent selection of books, jewelry and unique souvenirs.
• For those that choose the water route (Siloam Tunnel), one may bring flashlights or purchase at the ticket office.
• For those walking in the wet route – bring suitable shoes for walking in water and a change of clothes.

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• It is recommended to arrive about fifteen minutes before the start of the tour
• Starting point: City of David National Park Visitors Center
• Impressive panoramic view from Beit Hatzofeh Lookout
• Mazar Excavations – The Palace – an impressive public building 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
• The Spring Citadel – feel the story of the Shiloach tunnel in an exciting film
• Hezekiah’s tunnel (water depth up to 70 cm). Alternatively, it is possible to walk in the dry Canaanite channel.
• Endpoint: Pool of Siloam
  At the end of the route you can return to the visitor center by foot.

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