Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour

Cultural experience
  • 2 Hours
  • 4.3 · 1,502 reviews
  • English-Speaking Guide

About this tour

Our Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour promises an evening of magic as you celebrate the Festival of Light this December. Hanukkah in Israel is an exceptional time of celebration, hope, freedom, and Hanukkah donuts! Our tour will start off with a sufganiyot (Hanukkah donuts) tasting in Machane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s famous outdoor shuk. As the sun sets, explore Nachlaot, one of Jerusalem’s oldest residential neighborhoods, with hundreds of Hanukkah menorahs lighting your path. After walking through the picturesque streets of Jerusalem, finish your tour at one of the city’s biggest Christmas tree displays.

Want to experience the Festival of Lights in the Holy Land? Join our unique and memorable Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour, available only 3 evenings during the week of Hanukkah! Grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and book your spot today! Spaces are limited so book early to be sure you won’t miss out!

Hanukkah in Israel will take place two weeks before Christmas, from December 4-12. This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate both special holidays in Israel this year. To enjoy the full ambiance of Hanukkah in Jerusalem, join this special evening walking tour.

Visits:
  • Jerusalem
  • 2 Hour Guided Tour
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • English

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Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour Highlights

  1. Experience wintery Jerusalem like never before as the city lights up to celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah
  2. With a local expert, dive into the history of Hanukkah on a once-in-a-lifetime experience
  3. Feast on traditional Hanukkah donuts, Sufganiyot and Sfenj, in Machane Yehuda, Jerusalem's famous outdoor marketplace
  4. Explore the picturesque and historic neighborhood of Nachlaot at night
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Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour Itinerary

17:00 - Meet your guide at Machane Yehuda Market
Eat traditional Hanukkah donuts, Sufganiyot and Sfenj
Wander through the alleyways of Nachlaot by candlelight to see how the locals celebrate Hanukkah
Carry on through the picturesque Jerusalem city center and see the YMCA Christmas tree
19:30 - The tour ends at the YMCA Tower
NB - all timings on Hanukkah in Jerusalem Evening Tour are approximate
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important information

Includes
Hand-picked expert tour guide
Excludes
Buying snacks (Hanukkah donuts), approx. NIS 10-15 per donut
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable Shoes
Winter clothes
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