With Open Eyes - Bethlehem Old Quarters Tour
In December the tour will still run on 20th, 22nd of December at 10 am but can be also booked at any time if there are at least 3 persons, please let us know the dates youa re interested in. Please book your tour by contacting us at [email protected].
Just 10km south of Jerusalem, Bethlehem is a different world. It was a complex agricultural village, which became an ambitious city only during the 19th century.
The tour is suitable for first-time visitors as well as for travelers interested in widening their horizons beyond conventional tourism.
• The entire tour is on foot
• Duration of the Tour: approximately 2 hours
• Starting Point: Visit Palestine Center, Bethlehem
• Tour Language: English, German or Arabic
• Guided by Licensed Palestinian Tour Guides
Cost of the tour per person: $25 (twenty five dollars)
Tour Highlights:
>Hrezat Quarter: Follow Star Street, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a pilgrimage route in 2012 together with the Church of Nativity.
>Manger Square: Inspect the urbanization processes and changes which came along with the Palestinian Authority to Bethlehem. Listen to stories concerning Christmas celebrations and visits to Bethlehem.
>The Seven Historical Quarters: Tucked away from the main streets, discover the charm of the oldest centers of Bethlehem’s different quarters, like Kawawseh and Najajreh. Learn about the traditional architecture, built by families and clans still remembered in the names of the houses and courtyards.
>The Market: Enjoy its fascinating atmosphere. Visit the vegetable market and observe business and people. While walking through the shopping streets, globalization gets practical.
>The Lutheran Compound and Dar Annadwa: Learn about the changes that have come to Bethlehem since the 19th century. Discover the contributions of the Lutheran Church to civil society, state building, and their efforts toward change.
