The Pilgrim Road – Guided Tour for Groups

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The Pilgrim Road – Guided Tour for Groups

Family With children, Adults

Difficulty level: medium

Please note that the tour is not accessible and involves stairs and walking through enclosed underground tunnels.

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Walk on the original massive stone paving of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period, along the route taken by pilgrims on their way to the Temple nearly 2,000 years ago. This was the bustling main street of Ancient Jerusalem, connecting the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount, revealed after years of archaeological excavations.

The tour begins with a viewpoint overlooking Ancient Jerusalem, continues with a descent to the Pool of Siloam – the starting point of the pilgrimage – and then follows the Pilgrimage Road, the central street that led worshippers to the Temple. The tour concludes at the Davidson Visitor Center, where visitors may continue exploring the site after the tour.

What makes it special?
An immersive walk along the very road once traveled by pilgrims on their ascent to the Temple.

Important to know:

  • Up to 35 participants per group
  • The route is fully lit – no flashlights required
  • Tours are available in Hebrew, English, French, German, and Spanish, by prior arrangement

Essential Information

Public transportation to the City of David

Line 1- Central Bus Station to the Western Wall

Line 3- Central Bus Station to the Western Wall

Line 38- The Jewish Quarter (takes a circular route that goes by the Western Wall)

Line 2- From Kikar Tzahal/ Yitzchak Kariv Street (Superbus company bus that takes a circular route)

Cabs

Cabs are allowed entry through the Jaffa Gate at any time.

Private vehicles

Please note that it is difficult to find parking near the Western Wall and the City of David. We recommend parking in nearby parking lots and walking to the site.

  1. The Karta and Mamilla parking lots (paid parking): Navigate with Waze.  Walking distance to the City of David is approximately 20 minutes. A cab is recommended.
  2. Mount Zion/ David’s Tomb parking lot: Navigate with Waze. Walking distance to the City of David is approximately 9 minutes. Please note that parking spots are extremely limited.

On Foot

From the Western Wall, at the Dung Gate, turn left and then right. It is a 2-minute walk to the City of David. Navigate using Google Maps.

 

 

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  • The Visitors Center has a souvenir shop with an excellent selection of books, jewelry and unique souvenirs
  • There are lockers on site (free charged) to place personal items. There is no space to leave strollers.

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Site Facilities

Snack Bar
Toilets
Gift Shop

FAQ

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

The City of David has security, and we work in full cooperation with security forces.

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.

The Pilgrim Road – Guided Tour for Groups

City of David National Park

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