See first hand the tumultuous history of Jerusalem, from the first settlements in the second millennium CE, through the the Caananite, First and Second Temple, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Crusader, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman and British Mandate periods. View the permanent exhibition, as well as regularly changing temporary exhibitions.

Additional Information

Please note that the price of the Guided Tour includes the price of admission.

The Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem is situated in the Citadel known as the Tower of David next to the Jaffa Gate of Jerusalem's Old City.   The Museum tells the story of Jerusalem, starting from the first evidence of settlement in the second millennium BCE, through the Caananite, First and Second Temple, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Crusader, Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman and British Mandate periods.

The Citadel provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Old City of Jerusalem, as well as many parts of New Jerusalem. 

As well as its permanent exhibition that re-tells Jerusalem's history, the Museum stages temporary exhibitions which integrate issues of artistic and historical significance in the Museum's breathtaking backdrop.  

Things To Bring

Copy of printed booking confirmation ("Voucher")

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to change the date of your tickets, please notify us (info@thingstodoisrael.com) at least 48 hours in advance, and no fee will be charged.

If you wish to cancel your tickets, please notify us (info@thingstodoisrael.com) at least 48 hours in advance, and only a handling charge of NIS 9.90 per booking will be charged.

Notification of less than 48 hours will incur a cancellation fee of 100%, as will a "no-show" on the day.

Please note that charges for the tour will appear under "Israel ITicketing" on your credit card statement.

Departs

Daily

Unavailable Dates

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

Pickup/Departure

The Tower of David Museum is located near the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Museum Opening Hours (September - June):

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday: closed (open for group visits - advance coordination required)
Saturday, holiday eves, holidays: 10:00am-2:00pm

Museum Opening Hours (July - August):

Sunday to Thursday, Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Guided tours of the permanent exhibition:

Hebrew: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30am (in July and August also on Fridays at 10:30)
English: Sundays to Thursdays at 11:00 (in July and August also on Fridays at 11:00)
French: Tuesdays at 11:00

Guided tours are not available on Saturdays, holidays and holiday eves.

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