Jerusalem Israel ToursJerusalem Old City Four Quarters tour
The Jerusalem Old City Four Quarters tour is a private five-hour walk with your own English-speaking guide through all four quarters of the Old City. It starts just outside Jaffa Gate and covers the Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish quarters, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and Mount Zion with the Room of the Last Supper. The price is $500 per group, so it works best for families or small groups who want the flexibility of a private guide. It suits travellers of all fitness levels and all ages, and the pace is set by your group. The one constraint to note is cost: at $500 per group it is far more than a shared walking tour, so solo travellers may prefer a group option. You can browse all tours of Jerusalem or look at other Jerusalem private tour choices before deciding.
Four Quarters private tour at a Glance
$500 per group
5 hours
5 from 167 reviews
Private, your group only
Just outside Jaffa Gate, the guide holds a sign with your name
No entry fees, the optional Pools of Bethesda cost about $3 each
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Quick answer Private 5-hour walk, Jaffa Gate start, all four quarters and the big three sites
This private tour costs $500 per group for five hours on foot. It starts just outside Jaffa Gate, where the guide waits with a sign printed with your name. The guide is included, but no entry fees are: food, tips and the optional Pools of Bethesda at about $3 each are extra. The deciding constraint is the price, which covers your whole group rather than each person, so the value improves as your party grows.
Key takeaways
- At $500 per group, this is one of two five-hour private walks in the catalog, alongside Private Tour Jerusalem Old City.
- If $500 is too much, the shared Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City covers much of the same ground from $57 per person.
- Read our Jerusalem Old City guide for opening hours and dress rules at the sites on this route.
What the $500 Price Covers
The listing's own photo of this tour.
The listing price is $500 per group, not per person. That covers your private English-speaking guide for the full five hours, and nothing else. Children and adults count the same, so a family of four pays the same $500 as a couple.
Free cancellation applies if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start.
Included and extra
- Included: your private guide for five hours, your group only
- Extra: any landing or facility fees
- Extra: food and drink
- Extra: tips for the guide
- Extra, optional: the Pools of Bethesda at about $3 (about 10 NIS) per person
- Cancellation: full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start
No entry fees are charged on the main route. The churches, the Western Wall plaza and the Room of the Last Supper are free to enter. If your group wants to add the Basilica of Saint Anne and the Pools of Bethesda, the optional admission is about $3 (about 10 NIS) each, and the site is closed on Sundays, so plan that add-on for another day of the week.
The Route, Stop by Stop
The listing divides the five hours into four blocks, starting and ending near Jaffa Gate. Times below are the durations the listing gives, not fixed clock times.
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Start
Jaffa Gate
Your guide waits just outside Jaffa Gate with a sign printed with your name. From here the walk goes into the Old City on foot.
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180 min
All four quarters
The longest block explores the Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish quarters and the main highlights of the Old City. The route takes in the Western Wall and Mount Zion, including the Room of the Last Supper.
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60 min
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
About an hour in a church some 1,700 years old, revered as the place of Jesus's crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Entry is free.
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30 min
Western Wall
Half an hour at one of the holiest sites in Judaism, where visitors from many backgrounds come to place written prayers in the stones. Modest dress required.
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30 min
Room of the Last Supper
The final stop is the Upper Room on Mount Zion, where tradition holds that the Last Supper took place. The site closes on Yom Kippur.
Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall
Jaffa Gate, the main western entrance to the Old City and the usual meeting point for walking tours. Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Your guide meets you just outside Jaffa Gate holding a sign with your name. From there the walk runs through the markets and lanes of the Muslim Quarter towards the Western Wall, the most-visited prayer site in the Jewish Quarter. The listing gives this stretch about three hours, the longest block of the day, with time for the souk streets and the Via Dolorosa on the way.
At the Western Wall
The plaza is open to all visitors and there is no ticket. Modest dress is required, meaning covered shoulders and knees. The Western Wall Tunnels can only be visited on a separate guided tour booked through the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, so this stop is the open plaza.
Men and women pray in separate sections.
The Holy Sepulchre and Mount Zion
The Stone of Anointing just inside the entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Photo: שלמה רודד, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
The listing gives about an hour at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which it describes as a church some 1,700 years old and the place of Jesus's crucifixion, burial and resurrection. Entry is free. According to the official hours, the church opens early in the morning and closes in the evening, with a daily Franciscan procession in the late afternoon.
It can close early on Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
The Room of the Last Supper
The final stop of the listing's itinerary is the Room of the Last Supper, also called the Upper Room, on Mount Zion. The listing gives it 30 minutes. The Cenacle is open from 08:00 to 18:00 and closes on Yom Kippur.
Dormition Abbey stands next door if your group wants more time on Mount Zion.
Who This Tour Suits and Who Should Skip It
The listing says the walk suits all fitness levels and all ages, from 0 to 120 on the booking form. There is no minimum age, and service animals are allowed. The route is five hours on foot over Old City stone streets, so bring comfortable shoes, a hat and water.
Shoulders and knees must be covered at the holy sites.
- Fitness: suitable for all levels, but it is a long walk with no vehicle support
- Age: all ages welcome, so no one in the family needs to stay behind
- Wheelchair access: not stated in the listing, so ask the operator before booking
- Language: the guide speaks English only
- Group size: private, your group only, with a booking cap of 15 travellers
- Documents: none needed, the whole route stays inside the Old City
- Dress: shoulders and knees covered for the holy sites
The honest note from the listing is simple: the price is per group, not per person. A couple paying $500 is paying a lot per head, while a group of ten or more gets excellent value. If you are travelling alone or as a pair, a shared walk will cost far less.
How It Compares
The table sets the tour against the other Old City walks and full-day options in the catalogue. The private walks cost the most and give you the guide to yourself, while the shared walks and coach tours trade flexibility for a much lower price.
The table puts this private walk next to the closest alternatives in the catalog, so you can see what the extra money buys. Figures current for Q4 2026.
| Tour | From | Time | Starts at | The difference |
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| Jerusalem Old City Four Quarters tour | $500 per group | 5 hours | Just outside Jaffa Gate, the guide holds a sign with your name | Private guide, all four quarters, Mount Zion included |
| Private Tour Jerusalem Old City | $500 per group | 5 hours | Jaffa Gate | Also $500, private for up to 6, moderate fitness needed |
| Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City | $57 per person | 4 hours | Jaffa Gate | Shared group, no Mount Zion, no Upper Room |
| Jerusalem: Old City Private Tour with Hotel Pickup | $191 per group | 3 to 5 hours | Your hotel in central Jerusalem | You set the route and length with the guide, 14 languages |
| Jerusalem: Full-Day City Tour | $75 per person | 10 hours | Hotel pickup in Jerusalem | Coach group, entry fees included, long day |
Pick this tour if you have a group of four or more and want a private guide for the full five hours at a set price. Pick the Private Tour Jerusalem Old City if your group is six or fewer and the same $500 feels better with a smaller cap. Pick a shared walk if you travel solo or as a couple and can accept a fixed route.
Pick the private tour with hotel pickup if you want to design your own shorter route or need a language other than English.
Questions About the Four Quarters private tour
What are the four quarters of Jerusalem's Old City?
The Old City is divided into the Muslim Quarter, the Christian Quarter, the Armenian Quarter and the Jewish Quarter. This private walk covers all four in five hours, along with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Upper Room.
Is it safe for Americans to travel to Jerusalem right now?
Conditions can change, so check the current advice from your own government before you travel. The Old City sites on this route are visited daily by travellers from around the world. Our guide to the Jerusalem Old City covers practical visiting details.
Why can't Christians enter the Dome of the Rock?
Non-Muslim visitors to the Temple Mount, known in Arabic as Haram al-Sharif, stay in the open courtyards and do not enter the buildings, including the Dome of the Rock. Entry is through the Mughrabi Gate during limited hours Sunday to Thursday, and the plateau is closed to visitors on Fridays, Saturdays and various holidays.
How long is the Four Quarters private tour?
It lasts five hours in total. The listing splits this into about three hours across the four quarters, an hour at the Holy Sepulchre, and 30 minutes each at the Western Wall and the Room of the Last Supper.
Is the Four Quarters private tour price per person or per group?
The $500 price is per group, not per person. Children and adults count the same, so the per-person cost falls as your group grows. This is the single most important thing to understand before booking.
What is included in the Four Quarters private tour price?
Only the private English-speaking guide for five hours. Landing or facility fees, food and tips are extra, as is the optional Pools of Bethesda visit at about $3 each.
Where does the Four Quarters private tour start?
It starts just outside Jaffa Gate. The guide waits there holding a sign with your name printed on it. The tour is on foot with no vehicle transport.
What should I wear on the Four Quarters private tour?
Cover your shoulders and knees for the holy sites, including the Western Wall and the churches. Wear comfortable shoes for five hours on stone streets, and bring a hat and water.
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