The Western Wall Tunnels
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- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina64,824 contributionsAmazingly fascinating tunnel tourOur guide provided a very informative tour of the tunnels which lasted about an hour. He frequently stopped to give us details of the stones, including their size and weight, and when they were out in place. Amazing history of these once lost and then rediscovered man made rock tunnels.Visited December 2022Travelled soloWritten 8 December 2022
- sasa100Israel64 contributionsAn unforgetable tour into the tunnels if the Wailing WallToday we have been witness to a marvellous tour with the outstanding guide Nathan. He took us 2000 years back into the history of these amazing important tunnels beneath the Wailing Wall. The main milestones of our history where revealed tovus in the most spectacular way. Thanks to dear Nathan we made acquaintance with the history of our beloved Jerusalem!Visited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 December 2022
- betteskidBoston, Massachusetts1,310 contributionsAmazing - a must do in the Old CityWe spent part of an amazing morning going through these tunnels with an expert guide who helped us understand what we were seeing. We knew that Israel and much of the middle east consists of cities build on top of cities, but doing this tour really helped us see this first hand and understand what it really means. The amazing history that is revealed at this site makes the visit very worthwhile.Visited November 2022Written 16 December 2022
- Travel MonikerFrederick, Maryland505 contributionsGreat Way to understand the WallI highly recommend the tour. Malka was an exceptional guide and I got a better understanding of the wall and Old City. I got very warm and humid so I recommend you dress accordingly. One or two people left the group because of the tightness of the walkways.Visited January 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 January 2023
- CasaRoscoeOttawa, Canada236 contributionsA very good underground experienceThis was a reasonably well-run guided tour that lasts just over an hour. Tickets are purchased in advance and admission based on timings. Walking distance underground is about 300 metres, and involves a fair number of stairs and some narrow passages. Our guide was knowledgeable and animated, and pointed out the various subterranean spaces, which include houses, an aqueduct and cisterns, the massive "Western Stone," and the remains of a medieval church. Unfortunately, he occasionally dawdled a bit, which meant that we were pushed along a bit by the group behind us. That said, learning about the wall's history and seeing the incredible masonry skills used in ancient times, makes this underground tour worthwhile.Visited March 2023Written 7 April 2023
- shootingstarbeautyLancaster, Pennsylvania257 contributionsA Highlight of Our TripOur tour of the tunnels was one of the highlights of our trip. Ora, our guide, provided a comprehensive & engaging tour in English. Despite its length, she found ways to involve the children while imparting history to the adults.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 24 June 2023
- Jessie DBrooklyn, New York1 contributionA great place, a perfect guideWe really recommend to visit the Great Bridge tour. It was amazing and we had a perfect guide, Revital. She explained everything with a smile and a lot of knowledge. Unfortunately, there were too many kids under the age of 4 and they ran and made a lot of noises. We think that this tour must be for 7 years old and above.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 August 2023
- Jose antonio s6 contributions!00% recommend this tourAmazing tour!!! We went to the 19:20 session, and after a whole day of tours this one was extremely refreshing. The tour guide told us the story passionately and was very engaging. I 100% recommend this tour. Very well worth itVisited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 September 2023
- RockyBrodyBruchim Qela' Alon36 contributionsThe Kotel Tunnel TourBest tour!! About an hour and ten minutes. Book online before you go. Liam was the most Amazing tour guide!!! He was so personable, informative, funny, engaging, all ages loved him. He answered all our questions and we not only saw such cool and important stuff, and we not only learned a ton, we also felt totally uplifted by all that he taught us. We all learned so much. He speaks both Hebrew and English perfectly. We highly recommend booking a tour at the tunnels and if you’re lucky, you’ll get Liam as your guide!! He was incredible!!!!Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 28 September 2023
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RockyBrody
Bruchim Qela' Alon36 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Best tour!! About an hour and ten minutes. Book online before you go. Liam was the most Amazing tour guide!!! He was so personable, informative, funny, engaging, all ages loved him. He answered all our questions and we not only saw such cool and important stuff, and we not only learned a ton, we also felt totally uplifted by all that he taught us. We all learned so much. He speaks both Hebrew and English perfectly. We highly recommend booking a tour at the tunnels and if you’re lucky, you’ll get Liam as your guide!! He was incredible!!!!
Written 28 September 2023
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Dushy73
Guildford, UK221 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We booked the Great Stone tour as recommended by a few friends and it didn't disappoint. It was surreal to walk through hundred of years of history in this holly place
Written 13 September 2023
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Jose antonio s
6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Amazing tour!!! We went to the 19:20 session, and after a whole day of tours this one was extremely refreshing. The tour guide told us the story passionately and was very engaging. I 100% recommend this tour. Very well worth it
Written 8 September 2023
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Jessie D
Brooklyn, NY1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
We really recommend to visit the Great Bridge tour.
It was amazing and we had a perfect guide, Revital.
She explained everything with a smile and a lot of knowledge.
Unfortunately, there were too many kids under the age of 4 and they ran and made a lot of noises. We think that this tour must be for 7 years old and above.
It was amazing and we had a perfect guide, Revital.
She explained everything with a smile and a lot of knowledge.
Unfortunately, there were too many kids under the age of 4 and they ran and made a lot of noises. We think that this tour must be for 7 years old and above.
Written 26 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
EddieTheExplorer
New Jersey2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We visited the Great Bridge tour. It was the best tour and the best guidence We've ever had. We really enjoyed. We recommend to take that tour with our guide, Revital B.
Written 26 August 2023
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Pauline
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Really interesting, the tour guide (Mickey) was fabulous. The history and the complexity of the tunnels was fascinating. Do you have to do it? Probably not, but if you can (time and financially) I would recommend it.
Written 16 July 2023
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Tony V
Turin, Italy95 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The western wall tunnels are worth visiting. What you can get and appreciate depends on the guide. Ours was a aged man that spent most of the time trying to make a comedy-style spectacle appreciated, as far as I perceived, by few participants while most of us were looking around, bored. After a while, some of the participants resigned and went away. Buy the guide was to busy in his "comedy" to realize It.
Written 12 July 2023
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S D B
Brooklyn, NY153 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We enjoyed the tour, the place is well upkept for such an ancient and historical area. we did the classic tunnel tour and learned alot of the history of the area.
Written 10 July 2023
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shootingstarbeauty
Lancaster, PA257 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Our tour of the tunnels was one of the highlights of our trip. Ora, our guide, provided a comprehensive & engaging tour in English. Despite its length, she found ways to involve the children while imparting history to the adults.
Written 24 June 2023
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Rich-Stamford
Stamford, CT264 contributions
May 2023
Interesting to visit this hidden area that is so old. The tour route through the tunnels is well done. Walking was easy.
Written 6 June 2023
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Is this ok for a Claustrophobic person? Are the tunnels wide or narrow? Are we in small/confined spaces?
betteskid
Boston, MA1,310 contributions
Much of the area is quite open (largish rooms but in some spots, the short passages between rooms are a bit narrow. The area is fascinating but you should use your judgement based on how you might feel in the area.
eng333
New Jersey1,627 contributions
What is the difference between the "The Great Stone Tour (The Classic Tour)" and the "The Great Bridge Tour (NEW)" in terms of what is visited, etc? Is one recommended over the other?
Sara D
Alexandria, VA43 contributions
Both tours are great. The great bridge tour shows you newly discovered architecture.
Alexia L
Benavidez, Argentina1 contribution
Does anyone know if you can enter the Western Wall Tunnels through the Via Dolorosa exit? Do the passage the other way around and end in the actual Western Wall Plaza.
subeem
Bronx, NY92 contributions
All the other responses are correct. Entry is by the Western Wall plaza. Exit is by Via Dolorosa.
HermanNelie
The Netherlands1 contribution
Hoe/waar kun je reserveren?
Rob Emiel Gwosdz
Beringen, Belgium66 contributions
ga naar english.the kotel
je kan op deze site gaan om te boeken.
I've been often to the Western wall, but have just booked the tunnel tour.
Where do we meet please to start the tour? It didn't seem to say!
Thanks
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Harumi A
16 contributions
Hi !
sorry the delay...
The meeting point is just at left side of "man's entrance" to the Western Wall... you can see it in big letters - it is just there, a big entrance (just like a theater).
Go 10 minutes, at least, before the appointment time you made.
It will take around 1 hour and the archeologist who made the explanation was very good. Now I understand a little better all the history behind (under) it.
Gawpaw
Melbourne, Australia23 contributions
Hello,
Could you please let me know where to book this tour in advance?
TIA
G
Ashley
Cochrane, Canada443 contributions
Through the kotel website directly. Don’t waste your money getting it elsewhere. Sometimes it doesn’t load properly because of your server. I ended up purchasing the tickets on my phone because it wouldn’t work on my computer 🤷🏻♀️
What is the difference of 'behind of thr scene' and 'kota tunnel' when make a researvation W.Wall tunnel tour. behind~ course include kota~course?
addpro
Thornhill, Canada17 contributions
The Kotel is the Hebrew name of the Western Wall. When you book your tour, you can ask for the Kotel tunnel tour or the Western Wall tunnel tour - they are the same thing, no difference.
Steve C
Santa Barbara, CA61 contributions
Need information about the Western Wall Tunnels tours available
AndyinAmerica
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3 contributions
If you ho to the Kotel, you go to the area just next to the entrance to the men's prayer section. They can provide times for tours which are about every hour.
Karen A
Denver, CO367 contributions
How long does it take to go (tour) through the tunnels? Do u come out some place?
Lyn Alexander
Berlin, Germany98 contributions
15-20 mins. But it depends, if you want to stop and listen to the story or pray maybe 25-30 mins. You will exit on Via Dolorosa.
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