Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock Tour in Jerusalem

Old City, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv



We will visit the Temple Mount built by King Hared. We will also see the Western Wall the last remains of the walls around the Temple Mount. We will visit the Dome of the Rock as well.

Highlights

  • Western Wall, last remains of the Temple Mount
  • Dome of the Rock, the Golden dome where the 1st and 2nd temple used to be
  • Al Aqsa Mosque, where Muhammed went in a dream to heaven and received the Quran

Description

We will visit the Temple Mount built by King Hared 2,000 years ago. We will also see the Western Wall the last remains of the walls around the Temple Mount also known as the wailing wall, the closest place the Jews were allowed to go in the last 2,000 years to the Temple Mount which is the holiest of holies for Jews.

We will visit the Dome of the Rock as well which is built on the Rock or the Foundation Stone where Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac. In the Torah, it is said that when God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7th day, the first thing that he created was the Foundation Stone on Mount Moriah, which is where the first and second Jewish temples were and where the Dome of the Rock is today.

We will also visit the Al Aqsa Mosque where, according to Muslims, Muhammed went up to heaven in a dream and received the Quran.

Includes

group tour with a tour guide who is also an Israeli soldier in the reserves.
Skip the line

Excludes

Gratuity
Food and drink

Important Information

  • You are not allowed to pray with a Christian bible or a Jewish Torah on the Temple Mount but you can at the Western Wall.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, and Al Aqsa Mosque, all significant landmarks on the Temple Mount.
The Temple Mount is located in Jerusalem, approximately an hour's drive southeast of Tel Aviv.
The Temple Mount was built over 2,000 years ago by King Herod.
The Western Wall is the last remaining part of the ancient walls around the Temple Mount and the closest place Jews have been allowed to pray for 2,000 years.
Access to the Dome of the Rock is limited and dependent on religious rules, so visitors can usually admire it from outside.
Yes, the tour includes viewing the Al Aqsa Mosque, known as the place where Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven in a dream.
Check the official website for current hours and prayer times, as access depends on religious customs and security measures.
Yes, visitors must follow strict dress codes and access rules when visiting the Temple Mount area.
You can reach the Temple Mount by car or public transport from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, typically taking about an hour.
The Dome of the Rock was built in the late 7th century and marks the site of the First and Second Jewish Temples as well as the Prophet Muhammad's night journey.

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