Shabbat Experience Walking Tour
Shabbat Experience Walking Tour
At the schedule time, we'll meet at the Jaffa Gate to discover the meaning of Shabbat for the Jews. This holy day begins at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday. Torah reading, rest and prayer are some of the most widespread practices every Sabbath.
First, we'll explore the Jewish quarter and discover the Four Sephardic Synagogues, Eliahu Ha-Nav, Yochanan Ben-Zakai, Istanbul and Kahal Tsion. We'll talk about each of them and look closely at their ornamentation.
We'll then walk through the centre of the Old City of Jerusalem to the Hurva synagogue, a temple built by the Sephardic Jews who came from Spain and other European countries. There we'll learn about what happened after the devastating fire at the hands of the Arabs.
This Shabbat tour wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Western Wall, our next stop. The significance of this place comes from the lament of the Jewish people over the destruction of their holy area. You can't leave without inserting a wish into one of the shadows. Can you imagine it being fulfilled?
Lastly, we'll return to the starting point to conclude the activity about two hours after departure.
More Information
Duration
2h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Abraham Tours
Corporate name: Abraham Tours Ltd.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Does the tour visit any of the monuments?
A - During this tour we will not access the interior of any monument, but we will visit its exterior area, observing its architecture.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Jaffa Gate
