Israel Museum, Jerusalem Tours

Founded in 1965, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem ranks as the largest cultural institution in Israel and one of the world’s top archaeology and art museums. The extensive collection of nearly half a million objects, which contains works spanning from prehistory to today, is divided into Fine Arts, Archaeology, Jewish Art and Life collections and includes the world’s most extensive collection of biblical and Holy Land archaeological pieces.
Within the galleries and exhibits of the recently upgraded 20-acre museum campus, visitors will find find the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept, as well as the Billy Rose Art Garden, considered among the best outdoor sculpture gardens of the twentieth century. Sculptures by masters like Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin and Henry Moore are scattered throughout.
Practical Info
English audio guides for several permanent exhibitions, including the Shrine of the Book, are included in the admission fee.
Address: 11 Ruppin Boulevard, Jerusalem 71117, Israel
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-5pm; Tuesday 4pm-9pm; Friday 10am-2pm; Saturday 10am-5pm
Admission: Adults/Children 54/27 NIS
9 Tours and Activities to Experience Israel Museum, Jerusalem
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Private Tour : Israel Museum with Art History and Culture Combined
Go deep into Israel’s art, history and culture on a 6-hour, private tour of the Israel Museum with an experienced guide. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to visit just the exhibits that interest you most as you travel from ancient times to Israeli Independence. Take in the Dead Sea scrolls and see a model of Jerusalem’s Second Temple, then learn about life in traditional Jewish communities. Explore Israel’s art in a gallery of local works, and enjoy a Zen garden that celebrates Jewish sculpture and the Jerusalem skyline.
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$487.18
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$487.18
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Jerusalem Tours
I believe that the difference between an excellent tour and a regular tour is mainly the guide. I am very patient and courteous, professional in my knowledge and most importantly love what I do.
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$1,015.39
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$1,015.39
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Private Guide: 2-Day Walking Tour of Old City and New City Jerusalem
Experience Jerusalem’s ancient streets and historic sights on a 2-day, guided walking tour that takes in the best of the Old and New City. Navigate the narrow lanes of the Old City’s four quarters, traditionally home to Muslims, Armenians, Christians and Jews; climb the Temple Mount to stand beside the Western Wall, and step beneath the soaring dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Take time to discover the city on your own then rejoin the group to explore the diverse communities that lie outside the Old City walls.
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$974.36
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$974.36
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Israel & Jordan Tour: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Petra, Mount Nebo, Jerash!
Our best seller 10 nights Israel & Jordan tour. want to have a life-changing experience, visiting two of the ancient places in the world? want to explore where it all begun? this tour is for you: a full 10 days of sightseeing, exploring, tasting & absorbing the middle east atmosphere!
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$2,390.00
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$2,390.00

Authentic privet trips in Israel on luxury vehicles
We consider it a great honor to share our knowledge and love to this unique piece of land, Holy Land. Israel despite its humble size has much to offer. Our aim is to understand what are your interests and to make to fall in love with Israel and it's a very diverse culture.
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$769.24
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$769.24
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Experience Israel
It is a tour for those interested in the historic bible. It comes alive before your eyes. The history of Jerusalem enfolds and you will long to come back again!
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$358.98
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$358.98
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Israel Museum high-lights
The Israel Museum is Israel largest encyclopedic museum. One can easily get lost there for hours. I know your time is limited and precious when visiting Jerusalem. So, I've crafted a tour in the museum that hits all the 'must see' exhibits. All the findings and references your guides will be talking about while traveling through Israel are here, on display. Through the exhibit we will rediscover the Biblical narrative in the context of the material culture and lives in the Land and surrounding territories. Some burning questions will be answered, the Bible will come alive. A story you know so well, like you've never heard it before.
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$512.83
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$512.83
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Jerusalem Christian Protestant Private Tour
Explore the top historic and religious sites in Jerusalem on this Christian Protestant-focused private tour of the ancient city. Choosing this private tour ensures individual attention from your guide and means you don’t have to waste your precious time in Jerusalem waiting on other tourists. Plus, your guide can focus on the aspects of the tour that relate to your religious orientation.
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$699.00
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$699.00
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Christmas in Bethlehem. 8 Day Holy Land Tour - small group - max 8 participants
Spend Christmas at the birthplace of Christ. A once in a lifetime, extensive small group tour of the Holy Land centering around Christmas Eve at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. NO BIG BUSES, LONG TOILET BREAKS, ETC
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$2,690.00
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