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Explore Bethlehem on a Half-Day Guided Group Tour in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

Explore the best of Bethlehem in the Palestinian Territories with a guided, walkable tour that brings you to top local highlights: begin with a pickup and a visit to the historic Church of the Nativity, then enjoy a guided stroll through the old city of Bethlehem to soak up lively markets, colors and cultural scenes; afterward you’ll visit the peaceful Milk Grotto, continue by car to nearby Beit Sahour for a stop at the Chapel of The Shepherd's Field, and discover traditional craftsmanship at a local Olive Wood Factory. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking immersive Tours & Sightseeing, family-friendly or cultural activities in Bethlehem, and it includes practical notes: bring your passport as it may be required at the checkpoint, a vehicle switch is required, times are approximate, and pickup and drop-off are available from Bethlehem only.

About this activity in Bethlehem

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Visit the historic Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, one of the world’s oldest churches and the traditional site of Jesus’ birth.
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour through Bethlehem’s old city, colorful markets and local streets to experience authentic culture and crafts.
  • See the Milk Grotto and then travel to nearby Beit Sahour to explore the Chapel of the Shepherd’s Field.
  • Discover local craftsmanship with a stop at an olive wood workshop in Beit Sahour and learn about traditional carving techniques.

Important Information

  • You must carry your passport when crossing checkpoints, as it may be requested during the tour.
  • Pick-up and drop-off are provided only within Bethlehem; outside transfers and hotel pickup are not included.
  • Switching vehicles may be required during the itinerary and all timings are approximate-allow flexibility in your schedule.
  • Access to the Nativity grotto cannot be guaranteed on holidays or Sundays and wait times to enter the grotto can range from 30–90 minutes on regular days.

Meeting Point

Pickup and drop-off take place in Bethlehem only; the exact meeting point in Bethlehem will be confirmed after booking-please be ready at the arranged location at the scheduled pickup time and have your passport available.

Includes

  • Pick up and drop off within Bethlehem only - convenient local meeting and return points in the city
  • Licensed tour guide provided to lead your experience in Bethlehem and the surrounding area

Excludes

  • Lunch is not included in the booking
  • Hotel pick up and drop off are not provided
  • Pick up outside of Bethlehem is not available

Other

  • Infants and small children may ride in a pram or stroller for easier mobility around Bethlehem
  • Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to arrive or depart using local transit
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making the activity accessible across age groups
  • We cannot guarantee access to the Grotto of the Nativity on holidays or Sundays in the Palestinian Territories
  • On regular days, waiting in line to see the birth grotto may take approximately 30–90 minutes

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 1 Reviews
Julia L
May 21, 2022 05:45:21 PM
Summary: I booked this through an intermediary (Viator) and somehow when booking it I booked a private tour. Private tours are usually hundreds of $/£ and I don’t really like them anyway but this one worked out to be just fabulous. Our guide was knowledgeable and got us into places that we wouldn’t have alone or in a group. He sweet talked guards to let us in the back way to avoid lines, snuck us in parking spaces and treated us to falafel. The itinerary was... - Church of the Nativity - Milk Grotto - Shepherd's Sanctuary - The Walled Off Hotel - Olive wood factory and shop. While I'm dubious the items sold are really from the workshop next door the owners were lovely, the items reasonable and varied. There was no pressure to buy anything but we really wanted to. We got some lovely bits and pieces for us and gifts. The whole morning was filled with caves, ancient history, churches and a lot of fun. Both the taxi driver who ferried us too and from our hotel to Palestine and the guide were so full of knowledge and their English was great. There was no pressure to tip either one although we wanted to. I really was thrilled with this tour and would definitely recommend it.

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Know more about Bethlehem

You’ll visit the Church of the Nativity, walk through the old city and colorful markets, see the Milk Grotto, and continue by car to Beit Sahour to visit the Chapel of the Shepherd’s Field and a local olive wood factory for an insight into traditional crafts.
Waiting times can vary: on regular days you could wait between 30 and 90 minutes to see the birth grotto, and we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto on holidays or Sundays.
Yes - the tour includes a guided walk through the old city and markets and is suitable for all physical fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller and infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
Yes - bring your passport, as it is required when passing the checkpoint sometimes during the tour.
Pick up and drop off are included, but only within Bethlehem; hotel pick up and drop off outside of Bethlehem are not included.
A switch of vehicle is required at times during the itinerary, and all times given for visits and transfers are approximate.