Tours & activities in Jerusalem
Shabbat Experience
Experience a genuine Shabbat in Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
ABOUT THE Shabbat Experience
The Jewish people invented the concept of the weekend, and the day of rest, and for that, we can all be grateful. Join the 2-hour Shabbat Experience on Friday nights at the Jaffa Gate as your expert local guide introduces you to one of the most important aspects of traditional Judaism.
Powerful prayers at the Western Wall
Chances are you will have seen the Western Wall on either the Free Tour or the Holy City Tour, but you haven't really grasped its power until you have seen it in the golden hours before Shabbat begins. As people begin to arrive at the Wailing Wall and offer their sincere and powerful Shabbat prayers, you will understand that you are witnessing one of the most important elements of the traditional Jewish faith.
Inside the Old City's Jewish Quarter
Focused on the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City, your local and licensed guide will take you to some of Jerusalem's most important Jewish sites. Discover the Hurva (ruined) Synagogue from the outside as your tour guide explains some of the different aspects and movements of Judaism, and talks you through the external characteristics of the Jewish Orthodox.
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The Shabbat Experience starts just outside the Jaffa Gate
- Explore Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
- Contemplate the marvellous Hurva (ruined) Synagogue from the outside
- Learn about the different aspects and movements of Judaism
- Be moved by the prayers at the Wailing Wall
- Understand the external characteristics of the Jewish Orthodox
- Be grateful for the day of rest and ask, "whose great idea was that?"
- Try traditional challah bread and grape juice typically consumed on Friday nights to celebrate the Sabbath
TOUR SCHEDULES
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Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Local licensed English-speaking guide
- Piece of challah bread
- Grape juice
Additional Information
- This tour usually finishes at the Wailing Wall, but you can also walk back to Jaffa Gate with the guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
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Customer reviews
Great way to learn about Shabbat and explore the Old City
Had a great experience on the Shabbat tour. We had spent the first half of the day exploring the Old City on our own and felt as if we had no context around the things we were seeing, so we booked the Shabbat tour with Sandemans. The group we were in was on the smaller side (about 8) so we had the opportunity to ask a lot of questions with our guide. He took us to the Western Wall, through the Jewish Quarter, and through the Hurva Synagogue and we really enjoyed learning more about the Shabbat, the history of Judaism/Israel, and Jewish culture. Thanks for a great afternoon!
See more reviewsExcellent tours
We took three tours with Sandemans in Jerusalem and they were all excellent. The Holy City, the Shabbat Experience and the Mount of Olives tours were each conducted by a different guide but they were all subject matter experts and provided great insights to the history and current life in Jerusalem. Our guides were Ami, David and Matt. Thanks guys!
See more reviewsShabbat tour - fantastic!
Ryan is probably the best and most passionate tour guide I've ever met! It was definitely a great experience! I would recommend this tour to all those that want to know more about Judaism and the Jewish part of the old city.
See more reviewsShabbat experience with Emmanuel
I'd recommend this tour to anyone willing to understand fully the spirit of Shabbat. Our guide Emmanuel explained us everything we wanted to do in a funny and interesting way, he even shared with us the typical bread of a normal Friday night dinner in a Jewish family. At the end of the tour, he pushed us out of our comfort zone, taking us to dance and celebrate the Shabbat under the western wall: thanks to Emmanuel, we could join the joyful atmosphere, an unforgettable experience of my holiday.
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Select Tours focus on a particular area or district of a city, a certain aspect of its history or culture, or take you outside the city on a day trip. Select Tours are perfect for those who have enjoyed an introduction to the city and wish to delve deeper into the stories the city has to offer. These tours often venture further afield and make use of local public transport.
As with the Free Tour, Select Tours are provided by local freelance guides in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, who bring their personal flair and expert knowledge to these specifically themed tours. Select tours have a fixed ticket price - we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance, either during a Free Tour or online.
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