The Tower of David Museum presents "The Hidden City": Winter Tours of Jerusalem.ALL TOURS ARE IN HEBREW.
The Tower of David Museum reveals hidden corners of the city in its New Jerusalem Winter Series … the little know sites and stories of Jerusalem with the taste of Sahleb, Sesame and Mint Tea … the smells and sounds of the Old City .. the communities lesser known and secret gardens behind stone walls ….
Friday, February 7, 10 am: Fresh From the Oven
Guide: Doron Yosha
A tour through the Old City and its ancient bakeries. Taste the best Knafa in the city, see how sesame is toasted and how tehina is ground. Visit with the craftsmen who are keeping ancient traditions alive.
Friday, Februay 14, 10 am: In the depths of Jerusalem
Archaeologist Amit Reem
Discover the new findings in the dry moat of the Citadel at the Tower of David. Visit the Ottoman jail, the Kishle, to discover findings from all the eras in Jerusalem including remains of the First Temple period and Herod's palace. Tour ends at David's Tomb on Mt. Zion.
Friday, Februay 21, 10 am: Sites and Stories on Nablus Road
Guide: Nurit Basle
There are amazing sites on the historic road from Jerusalem to Nablus. We will visit them and hear the fascinating stories of the street and its residents from the time of the Second Temple until today.
Friday, February 28, 10 am: The Secret Garden
Guide: Ester Saad
Many special gardens peek behind the stone walls of Jerusalem. Visit and hear their stories.
Friday, March 7, 9:30 am; 12:30 pm: Women in the Muslim Quarter
Guide: Ofra Regev
Many groups live in the Muslim Quarter including Maghreb, Gypsies, Africans, Indians and more. We will hear about these different groups and in honor of International Women's Day, we will focus on the women of these communities.
Friday, March 14; 9:30 am: Jerusalem Soundtrack
Guide: Oded Amitai
The air above Jerusalem is filled with prayers, dreams and music. The tour touches on the music of Jerusalem – the music academy of East Jerusalem, San Saviour Church, the Scout's Orchestra, a concert in Christ Church and St. George and a meeting with an oud player.
Friday, March 28; 10 am: In the depths of Jerusalem
Archaeologist Amit Reem
Discover the new findings in the dry moat of the Citadel at the Tower of David. Visit the Ottoman jail, the Kishle, to discover findings from all the eras in Jerusalem including remains of the First Temple period and Herod's palace. Tour ends at David's Tomb on Mt. Zion.
Prices:
80 NIS Students/Seniors 65 NIS
Special price for 3 tours: 195 NIS Students/Seniors 165 NIS
Every tour includes a special Jerusalem refreshment
All tours in HebrewAll images by Hamutal Wachtal
