The Journey to Jerusalem – a personal journey in time
Come learn about the history of your community and family through an interactive experience that takes you on a journey from our exile after the destruction of the Second Temple until our return to Jerusalem.
This incredible experience is the result of seven years of research on the wanderings of the Jewish nation around the world. The animations and films depict the challenges and triumphs, the dilemmas and accomplishments that accompanied us throughout the exile, with Jerusalem remaining our focus of yearning and hope.
You will be left proud and amazed by the preservation of the Jewish chain of generations throughout the past 2,000 years.
Duration: About an hour
Entrance fee: Adults – 25 nis; Children – 15 nis
Opening hours during Jerusalem Week (May 6 – 13, other than Friday and Sat night): 9 am – 11 pm
Advance reservations required
Ticket reservations: https://thekotel.org/en/tourtype/kotel-tours/ | 5958*
Entrance: Western Wall Tunnels lobby (adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza)
The Western Wall Tunnels – Classic Tour
This must-see tourist site is the most popular tourist destination in Israel, for good reason! Even if you’ve been here before, don’t miss the new and innovative virtual models, the newest excavations and the discoveries that allow you to touch the past, all with renovated pathways and unique lighting.
The new lobby to the Tunnels in the Generations Building was Straus House – the largest soup kitchen built at the beginning of the 20th century for Jewish residents of Jerusalem.
Duration: About 1 to 1 ¼ hours (depending on the age of the participants)
Entrance fee (individuals): Adults – 38 nis; Children – 25 nis
Entrance fee (group): Adults – 30 nis; Children – 25 nis + guide – 295 nis/group
Opening hours during Jerusalem Week (May 6 – 13, other than Friday and Sat night): 9 am – 11 pm
Advance reservations required
Ticket reservations: https://thekotel.org/en/tourtype/kotel-tours/ | 5958*
Entrance: Western Wall Tunnels lobby (adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza)
A Look into the Past – A virtual-reality tour of the Temple and the Temple Mount
A Look into the Past allows you to “see” what no longer exists, to “visit” the Temple and see the priests work and hear the Levites sing. Based on historical sources, archaeological findings, and traditions passed down from generation to generation, we have created a virtual-reality experience unlike any other. Your goggles and swivel chairs will allow you to enjoy your 360 experience as you get a glimpse into the magnificence of the most important structure of days past – the Second Temple built by King Herod.
Duration: About 15 minutes
Entrance fee: Adults – 30 nis; Children – 15 nis
Opening hours during Jerusalem Week (May 6 – 13, other than Friday and Sat night): 9 am – 11 pm
Advance reservations required
Ticket reservations: https://thekotel.org/en/tourtype/kotel-tours/ | 5958*
Entrance: Western Wall Tunnels lobby (adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza)
New!! The Chain of Generations Center
The new, upgraded, and exciting Chain of Generations Center takes you on journey along the history of the Jewish people – your history – showing you how you are a link in a long and illustrious chain that began with Abraham and leads right to you.
In underground spaces near the Western Wall, using state-of-the-art technology, glass art, music and light, you will experience your guide’s personal journey of discovery on finding his place in the chain. Discover for yourself how our nation’s faith, values, hope, and traditions have kept us alive – and what they mean for you.
Duration: About 40 minutes
Entrance fee: Adults – 30 nis; Children – 15 nis
Opening hours during Jerusalem Week (May 6 – 13, other than Friday and Sat night): 10 am – 11 pm
Advance reservations required
Ticket reservations: https://thekotel.org/en/tourtype/kotel-tours/ | 5958*
Entrance: Western Wall Tunnels lobby (adjacent to the Western Wall Plaza)
