Bethlehem Private Tour
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Bethlehem Private Tour
By Discover Palestine
Recommended by 100% of travellers
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from per group (up to 4)
RMÂ 1,808.10
from per group (up to 4)
RMÂ 1,808.10
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Local Guide Driver
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Church of the Nativity
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Bethlehem City
- Meals and drinks
- Entry/Admission - Bethlehem
- Departure details
- Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem). Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60769P1- Dress code is decent clothes
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Bethlehem Private Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Bethlehem Private Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much is Bethlehem Private Tour?
- Bethlehem Private Tour price starts from RMÂ 1,768.80. Discover and book Bethlehem Private Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Bethlehem Private Tour cancellation policy?
- Bethlehem Private Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Bethlehem Private Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Bethlehem Private Tour?
- Bethlehem Private Tour is hosted by Discover Palestine. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Discover Palestine on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Bethlehem Private Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60769P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atCheckpoint 300/Bethlehem RoadJerusalemTake bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem). Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.See address & details
- Pass byDiscover Palestine
- 1Mar Saba MonasteryStop: 2 hoursSee details
- 2Shepherd's SanctuaryStop: 40 minutesSee details
- 3Church of the NativityStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 4Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood FactoryStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 5The Walled Off HotelStop: 40 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 6Discover PalestineStop: 50 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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545rajup
00Bethlehem tour
Hazem was an excellent tour guide, my family and I enjoyed visiting Bethlehem with him. He had extensive knowledge …
carolsolich
00Incredible day trip with a wonderful guide
My mother, sister and I did a day trip with Hazem and we could not recommend him enough. He is a wonderful, friendl…
Svenja L
00The best tourguide for Bethlehem
Hazem is a very good Englishspeaker und knows absolutely EVERYTHING about his hometown Bethlehem. What ever you wan…
Svenja L
00The best tourguide in Palestine
Hazem is a very smart tourguide. He knows nearly everything about every single stone in Palestine and surrounded ar…
sanas03
00Definitely recommend!!
We had a wonderful experience with Discover Palestine. Hazem was so incredibly helpful and showed us some of the mo…
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00Hebron and Bethlehem with Hazem is a MUST HAVE Experience
My partner and I took a one day tour of Hebron and Bethlehem. We could not have been more fortunate to have Hazem a…
stefano t
00The Enchantment of Palestine
My family and I took a one-day tour of Palestine, visiting Hebron, Ramallah and Jericho. Our guide, Hazem, was noth…
JP555555
00Perfect experience
Amazing guide who stays in constant communication! Highly recommended! We hope to make it back soon and would book …
Sam A
00Hazem is beyond your expectations. Never have met a guy like him before
Can’t say how I am lucky to know Hazem and choose him to be my tour guide. He has a great character and so nice and…
bonnieolaf
00Excellent Private Tour - An eye opening experience
Loved every minute of the tour. My guide Hazem was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The rich history and cult…
Sam A
00It is the best tour I have ever experienced so far
Hazem is such an amazing tour guide, he is not only has a great character and interesting personality, but also goe…
David S
00Jericho, Hisham's Palace, Bethlehem, and so much more!
Hazem Bannoura was simply fantastic. We were a little apprehensive about coming to the West Bank, but we are so gl…
comedor
00Great local guide- Good value
Highly recommend! Our group of four people thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Hazem. His car was clean, comfortable…
DVDWootton
00An Enlightening Morning in Bethlehem
Our half-day tour of Bethlehem with Hazem Bannoura was one of the highlights of a very memorable trip to Israel and…
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carolsolich
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
We did a full day tour of Bethlehem, Mar Saba and Herodian. Hazem was an excellent guide. He was full of knowledge and interesting facts and his delivery of information kept us interested and engaged throughout the entire day. He was very open to all of our questions and patient whenever we wanted to spend some extra time at any sight. We were a bit nervous, as it was our first time visiting the country, and Hazem was very reassuring and made us feel safe. We would highly recommend him as a tour guide to anyone wanting to visit Bethlehem and it’s surrounds. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Written 18 August 2022
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hazem b
Thank you for the nice review. it was my pleasure go guide you in Palestine. I really enjoyed my time with you. now you have a friend in Palestine. looking forward for the next time.
Written 20 August 2022
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Tourist_B
Oregon41 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
To say that this trip was eye-opening was an understatement. I was a staunch Christian but it wasn't the Church of Nativity that blew me away, it was the wilderness of Kidron Valley, the hospitality of the Palestine people, the contagious smiles of the street vendors and the small museum at the Walled Off Hotel that left a lasting impression. It's such a lovely and safe place. I am glad that I went and I will go again.
Written 11 November 2018
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Navigate10549473715
1 contribution
Dec 2017 • Couples
We were in Palestine for a few days over New Year's Eve 17/18 and Hazem was a great tour guide which introduced us in the history and culture of Bethlehem and the surroundings. He is very good informed and gave our trip a wonderfull atmosphere. After our trip we had a deeper understanding of the place and the people living there.
Written 7 November 2018
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Abricadabrigail
Antequera, Spain28 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
My small group of ladies and I recently took a tour of Palastine with Hazem. I wanted to understand the past and present history of the region from someone who has grown up there.
Hazem first off is a fun person to spend time with. He also has done a great job of building a tour that simultaneously gives visitors an overview of the history of the region, the current relevant information, hits the top sites, top foods, and leaves you ready to learn more. What I also liked about this tour is that Hazem invites local voices to share their own stories along the way. I would recommend anyone who likes to learn culture to book a tour with Hazem. In addition to the above, he was an excellent communicator from the first contact to the last.
Hazem first off is a fun person to spend time with. He also has done a great job of building a tour that simultaneously gives visitors an overview of the history of the region, the current relevant information, hits the top sites, top foods, and leaves you ready to learn more. What I also liked about this tour is that Hazem invites local voices to share their own stories along the way. I would recommend anyone who likes to learn culture to book a tour with Hazem. In addition to the above, he was an excellent communicator from the first contact to the last.
Written 30 November 2017
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Laura S
6 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
We were connected to Hazem through a friend to see Palestine through the eyes of a Palestinian. While I read BBC News and Al Jazerra, I was overwhelmed by the stories of those living in Bethlehem and Hebron. Hazem did a marvelous job leading us around and showing us the sights.
Written 16 November 2017
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OklahomaSherri
44 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
We booked a private tour with Hazem. This was the best tour of our entire trip! We divided our day between the history/current events of Palestine and the religious history/locations of Bethlehem. Hazem is passionate about his country and is a great story teller/educator. He met us the minute we crossed the checkpoint and took great care of us the whole day! I’m often asked if we felt safe so I will share that we always felt save. I really enjoy the benefits of a private tour over being with 100 others. The private tour offers the chance to truly talk and get to know your guide. By the end of the day we felt we had made a friend in Palestine. I highly recommend Hazem as a guide, we wish we had met him earlier in our trip so we could have planned additional tours. Meeting others and understanding different cultures is why we travel and this experience will be one remember!
Written 22 September 2019
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Thank you my dear Sherri. It was my pleasure to guide. It was wonderful day.
Written 26 September 2019
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Jennifer
15 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Literally the highlight of our trip. I can't believe there are only 22 reviews. Hazem is a hidden gem! I wish we could have been with him for a week. We had 2 full days in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron and Ramallah. He was so nice and kind, like a family member. He was super knowledgeable about the history of the area and the current status. I honestly can't say enough. The teens loved him too. I would love to go back for another tour. We traveled for 18 days and nothing compared with his tour. Both days we had a clean van with AC (group of 6), water, and a driver. It made it so nice to learn and discuss things while we drove, let alone the curb side pick up service. He recommended great stops that the family would enjoy and worked out an itinerary in advance based on what we were looking for. We stopped at great places for lunch and he recommended other places for dinner, shopping, etc. Book a tour, it was worth every penny. 10 stars!
Written 5 August 2019
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HazemB33
Thank for your nice review, I'm sure I will see you again and I'm looking forward to it. all the best
Written 12 August 2019
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George Joseph
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Family
Thank you Hazem for this amazing experience, god bless you.
we will never forget this trip
highly recommended. awesome experience, great people and wonderful tour explanation
we will never forget this trip
highly recommended. awesome experience, great people and wonderful tour explanation
Written 27 February 2019
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Juliette2014
Birmingham, UK13 contributions
Hazeem was excellent as a tour guide. He is considerate, careful and has a depth of sensitivity and understanding through which he is able to bring historical and human understanding to the area. It is helpful that he knows his way around and we were able to jump the line at critical points when, otherwise, we would have been waiting for hours. Not to be missed.
Written 24 October 2018
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Thank you Juliette, it was my pleasure to guide you around Bethlehem. you have a friend now in Palestine.
Written 26 October 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Padmini15
Mumbai, India1,687 contributions
During our visit to Israel we were told that we could visit Palestine only if the conditions permitted.We were lucky and getting in touch with a driver who has the permission to drive into the Palestinian territory was not a problem.The Israel West Bank Barrier seperates Jerusalem from Palestine and along this wall has grown mistrust and mutual hatred.
Other than the churches in Bethlehem and Jericho just driving down the place gives you a feel of the place.Political posters and poverty all around makes you feel that there's a lot of difference between the two sides of the wall.We can only pray for Palestine...Let peace prevail!!!
Other than the churches in Bethlehem and Jericho just driving down the place gives you a feel of the place.Political posters and poverty all around makes you feel that there's a lot of difference between the two sides of the wall.We can only pray for Palestine...Let peace prevail!!!
Written 15 May 2018
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Mandrake09
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Thank you Hazem. Just one last thing, do they stamp my ( Australian ) passport when you cross over into Palestine? I only ask as I travelled from Jordan and will return to Jordan on Sunday and don't want any border crossing issues if there is a Palestinian stamp in my passport. If you can confirm at your earliest I will make a booking for tomorrow asap
Hazem B
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories5 contributions
No they dont
Mandrake09
Sydney, Australia17 contributions
Does this tour run on Friday and is there pick up available from demascus gate Jerusalem?
Hazem B
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories5 contributions
This is a private tour and it is any day you want. Our meeting point is in Bethlehem checkpoint 300. You can take the bus 234 from Damascus gate or we can organize a taxi to pick you up and drive you towards the checkpoint 300 to meet the guide and start the tour.
KWay15
1 contribution
What time does this tour begin and end? I will be in Jerusalem - is it pick up from our hotel or a meeting place?
Hazem B
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories5 contributions
This is a private tour. You decide what time is better for you. Usually we start at 9 am unless you prefare different time. The meeting point is Bethlehem checkpoint 300. If you want us to arrange a pick up from Jerusalem please contact us by sending Email.
Best regards
Charlotte H
Hong Kong, China3 contributions
Hi there, does this tour start at 12noon? I want to join on 28 September 2019 (Sabbat & Jewish New Year) and I am afraid that it may be very hard to go to Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint from city centre of Jerusalem. Do you have any suggestion?
Hazem B
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories5 contributions
Hello charlot
Yes there is transportation from Damascus gate to Bethlehem checkpoint. If you want send me an email
Hazem
Hey, me and my fiance are both Palestinian. Does this tour include anything that will restrict us from joining due to our Palestinian citizenship?
Thank you.
Hazem B
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories5 contributions
Yes It does
