Walkative!Jerusalem

Jerusalem evening: Machane Yehuda Shuk markets, nightlife, street art & architecture

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Basic Information

Total time

1 h 30 min

Language

English (check the calendar)

Price

„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.

Meeting point

Valero Square. Look for the guide with a yellow umbrella.Go to map

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Discover the Best Evening Tour of Jerusalem with Walkative’s Professional Licensed Tour Guides

Explore the enchanting city of Jerusalem in the evening with Walkative, the leading tour company offering unforgettable experiences on the “Pay what you like” free tour platform. Our expert licensed tour guides will take you on a journey through the rich history and captivating stories of newer neighborhoods of this ancient city. Join us and delve into the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Jerusalem truly remarkable.

Embark on an adventure along Jaffa Road, the main street of Jerusalem, which stretches from the renowned Jaffa Gate of the Ottoman wall of the Old City to the western outskirts of the city. Originally leading to the port city of Jaffa during the Ottoman period and biblical times, Jaffa Road has evolved into a vibrant central artery, showcasing the growth and expansion of Jerusalem. As you stroll along this historic path, witness the fusion of old and new, with charming neighborhoods and magnificent buildings lining the way.

Discover the intriguing tale of Jaffa Street’s rise to prominence, surpassing its rival, HaNeviyim Street, as the city’s main thoroughfare. Marvel at the dynamic atmosphere and everyday life that pulsates through Jaffa Street, reflecting the city’s vibrant spirit.

Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders of Jaffa Road, where notable public buildings emerged during the Mandate period, all integral parts of Jaffa Road’s distinctive design. This street bears testament to the convergence of Ottoman and Mandatory influences, preserving its historical charm amidst modern times.

As the evening tour reaches its climax, visit the Machane Yehuda market, a captivating transition from the Ottoman era to the Mandate period. It’s a striking reminder of the city’s historical transformations. Experience the allure of Jerusalem’s city center, where charming houses with red-tiled roofs and stone-sculpted decorations from a bygone era create an enchanting ambiance.

For those seeking unique and offbeat stories, Walkative offers visits to the sites of Jerusalem’s strangest tales. Uncover the mysteries of the Freemasons in Jerusalem, exploring the possibility of bodies buried beneath a local office building and commercial center. Discover the fascinating story of a bride who married a deceased man and unravel the secrets behind the renowned clock maker who fled the holy city.

During your Jerusalem evening tour with Walkative, prepare to tantalize your senses at the renowned Machane Yehuda Market, affectionately known as the Shuk. Delight in the intoxicating aroma that fills the air as you wander through the bustling market stalls. Indulge in the vibrant colors and flavors of a wide array of spices, a true feast for the senses. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of this iconic market, where locals and visitors alike come together to experience the heart and soul of Jerusalem. As you explore, take a moment to admire the captivating graffiti street art adorning the shop’s shutter doors, showcasing the artistic spirit that permeates the city. This fusion of culinary delights and urban creativity is sure to leave a lasting impression on your Jerusalem evening tour.

After an enriching tour, indulge in Jerusalem’s vibrant nightlife. Uncover the best spots to savor a local beer and indulge in a delightful Israeli dinner. Experience the city’s culinary delights and immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere.

Join Walkative’s “pay what you like” tours and make memories that will last a lifetime. Book your Jerusalem evening tour now and let our professional licensed tour guides provide you with an extraordinary journey through this captivating city.

Meeting Point

Valero Square. Look for the guide with a yellow umbrella.

BOOKING RULES
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 5 people on them. If you travel in a party of 6 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option, if it's available, or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.

I went with them in Berlin too

1 year ago

I’ve found this company in Berlin and was not disappointed in Jerusalem either. The guides they work with are the most local you can get and it feels. Good job!

Paula

Great tour with David

1 year ago

Fantastic walk with David through the old city. Ancient and modern history, complex yet made understandable by our guide. Toda!

Excellent tour in the Temple Mount

1 year ago

My husband and I went on a tour with the brilliant guide Garry Kaymen (hope I spelled it correctly. If not, please forgive me dear Garry). The tour was super interesting and the site is absolutely stunning. Garry was everything you could ask for in a tour guide: knowledgeable, passionate, good sense of humor, friendly and communicative. I recommend it with all my heart !!!!

Orna Weinstock

Old City of Jerusalem tour

2 years ago

What a unique place the old city of jerusalem is! Whether or not you follow a religion, it holds so much significance and history. Therefore of course I was excited to be given an insight into each quarter. However this tour let me down & I’m glad that with walkative you are able to decide the cost of the tour yourself. I want to emphasise that this is not a criticism on Walkative itself, the concept is brilliant! But perhaps the tours themselves need to be vetted a bit better?

So the religious divide in the Old City is sensitive, and so I expected the tour to be more delicate to reflect this. I expected a neutral perspective & historical breakdowns of each area. Our tour guide, and I’m also speaking for my friends here, could not put her ‘bias’ to one side unfortunately. Even if she had not told me she was an Israeli Jewish individual, I would have been able to guess from the way she conducted the tour. The way in which she described and told the history of the Al Aqsa mosque & the holy compound, in comparison to how she described the Temple Mount era and the amazing revitalisation of Israel post 1948 (because prior to this it was more ‘barbaric and uncultured’) was very telling. Her tour also had pockets of misinformation, including that Muslim’s circle the dome of the rock and their prophet Mohammed flew to Jerusalem on a horse. If my friend was not with me and not been outspoken, I along with everyone else on the tour, would have taken these facts for face value! My overarching issue was that if you are going to present these arguments, acknowledge that a 2 hour walking tour won’t be adequate time to present an accurate recount. And if you still choose to approach your tour this way, be vigilant in including all the history, and not brushing over the eras that don’t fit your narrative- including British & Ottoman rule of Israel & Palestine 🤷🏽‍♀️

Moreover the complete lack of time, and the only very basic information she could provide to us about both the Christian & Armenian quarter was sad. Especially because the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is not something that should be rushed through and we should have been given at least 20 minutes- like we were at the Wailing Wall.

Very little justice was done to the old city through this tour, and it felt like a waste of my time if I had to be honest. What a unique opportunity this tour could have been! But alas. I’m grateful I had more time in jerusalem to go back to each area, especially the Christian quarter, and spend more time there educating myself.

Again not bashing walkative, I love it! But this tour was terrible.

Sophia Wants

Response from Walkative!

Thank you for taking the time to write with detail on how you feel we can improve the Old City of Jerusalem tour. The truth is that Jerusalem is a multidimensional city with endless layers of history, traditions and archeology. Every single person will tell its story in his or her unique way. There is so much to see here that from the start it is clear that a two and a half hour tour could not do justice to the city. Our objective in this tour is to give a brief introduction to the four Quarters and make an effort to actually visit all four. That is not always possible because of ever-changing dynamics and events taking place in the holy city. This past month we were especially challenged with a great influx of visitors and pilgrims as major holidays of the three Abrahamic religions overlapped. In addition to that political tensions were at a peak which included protests, riots and sadly violent attacks. Unexpected events force our wonderful guides to need to have a good understanding of what is going on in different areas of the Old City in real time and often need to redirect a planned tour on the fly to keep our guests out of dangers’ way. As said above two and a half hours is a very short time slot to give more than a brief overview of the four Quarters, three religions, multiple sects within those groups, 3000+ years of history and archeology, traditions, folklore and geopolitics. It is almost expected to come out of this tour satisfied. That said, in regard to the Armenian and Christian Quarters, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other Churches, we are offering a Christian Jerusalem tour that highlights these sites. Our guides know that many guests choose to do both tours on one day or two consecutive days. Focusing on these sites in the four Quarters introduction tour would be redundant for them. Again, I thank you for touring Jerusalem with Walkative and I thank you for your input. We hope to see you walking with us in the future.

Very good tour of Jerusalem

2 years ago

Very good walk! Emmanuel was kind and passionate, loved his British accent too! Much recommended!

Eve

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