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The Western Wall Tunnels
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Temper43 - Alfredo
Panama City, Panama1,238 contributions
Aug 2021
It is an amazing part of a visit to the Old City of Jerusalem, and see how the Temple mount was built, how the stones were set on top of Mount Moriah, an architectural and engineering feat, that is incredible.
It is worth visiting, if you get to book your time, just groups of 20 people enter each 10 minutes, and do reserve it ahead of time or via your tour operator.
The exit is on the first station of the Via Crucis, so it is a good place to continue touring the Old City
It is worth visiting, if you get to book your time, just groups of 20 people enter each 10 minutes, and do reserve it ahead of time or via your tour operator.
The exit is on the first station of the Via Crucis, so it is a good place to continue touring the Old City
Written 7 September 2021
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abraham
Jerusalem District, Israel9 contributions
May 2021
i really enjoyed being there and seeing the hidden parts of the western wall i was suprised how big the western wall realy is
Written 31 August 2021
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Menashe7
Sunny Beach10 contributions
Jul 2021
If you visit Jerusalem it's a must to see the Wailing Wall and of course the tunnels . It was a great experience to me and trer are explanations in many languages .
Written 10 August 2021
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john
Prestwich, UK40 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Very disappointing. My wife visited many years ago and told me how wonderful it was as you walked through the low narrow tunnels as they would have been for centuries.
Now they are large vaulted rooms with very little information in each room and no where near the experience we have had in other ancient sites.
We got a guide that only spoke Hebrew.
Accepting that most of the tour was from one long lecture to another where she described the history and different areas. The group was too large which meant that half the people couldn’t see what she was describing.
The guy at reception initially said he couldn’t speak English and later spoke perfectly.
Now they are large vaulted rooms with very little information in each room and no where near the experience we have had in other ancient sites.
We got a guide that only spoke Hebrew.
Accepting that most of the tour was from one long lecture to another where she described the history and different areas. The group was too large which meant that half the people couldn’t see what she was describing.
The guy at reception initially said he couldn’t speak English and later spoke perfectly.
Written 20 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
The Spanglish Guy
Miami, FL277 contributions
Jan 2020
often, the city keep digging and finding more things below.
it's amazing to walk thru there and see how it was long, long time ago.
Get into it within a few feet of the Western wall and exit is thru a street market on the Arab quarter.
Do not know if a handicap person can do it, where i walk thru can't.
it's amazing to walk thru there and see how it was long, long time ago.
Get into it within a few feet of the Western wall and exit is thru a street market on the Arab quarter.
Do not know if a handicap person can do it, where i walk thru can't.
Written 21 November 2020
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Michel B
7 contributions
Nov 2019
One of my 'must visit' sites in Jerusalem. Archaeology, history and the major points of Jewish history, rolled into one.
Written 15 September 2020
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Carol D
Overland Park, KS1,612 contributions
Feb 2020
I didn't know there was a tunnel that went the entire length Western Wall of the Old Jerusalem. The Holy Land has to be an archeologist dream, they still keep finding things even in the Old City. This apparently was discovered during laying down of water pipes in 1967. Some if it are parts of the roads that in Jesus's day would have walked. Within the tunnels I saw a place for synagogal worship and there is even a sections for men and women to pray at the Western Wall underground. Who knew? The first part of the tour had visuals to help us see what the temple mount looked like at various periods in time and a visual of where we were under the tunnel compared to topside. We saw stones that had King Herrod's mark, which helped them determine the age. (Large stones) Smaller stone structures indicated a later time period. There was also a small section of some marble left by workers who "when on break" but never came back to continue working. The archeologist left it as is. It was a fascinating tour.
Written 13 June 2020
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Travelingaroundtheworld
22 contributions
Jan 2020
you will feel like inside the bible, its such an intersting and amazing place, there are not a lot like this in the whole world. it is a must if visiting jerusalem.
Written 3 May 2020
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Rick F
Palmerston North, New Zealand23 contributions
Jan 2020
We took two of the underground tours and found them both fascinating. There is a whole other world happening down below !
Written 14 April 2020
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luv2travel076
New York557 contributions
Nov 2019
Walking beneath the Western wall in the tunnels is very interesting. At that level you are walking under Jerusalem at the level of the city from Jesus Christ’s time. Some very narrow passages and a few wet spots.
Written 13 April 2020
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Alexia L
Benavidez, Argentina1 contribution
Does anyone know if you can enter the Western Wall Tunnels through the Via Dolorosa exit? Do the passage the other way around and end in the actual Western Wall Plaza.
subeem
Bronx, NY86 contributions
All the other responses are correct. Entry is by the Western Wall plaza. Exit is by Via Dolorosa.
HermanNelie
The Netherlands1 contribution
Hoe/waar kun je reserveren?
Rob Emiel Gwosdz
Beringen, Belgium65 contributions
ga naar english.the kotel
je kan op deze site gaan om te boeken.
I've been often to the Western wall, but have just booked the tunnel tour.
Where do we meet please to start the tour? It didn't seem to say!
Thanks
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Harumi A
15 contributions
Hi !
sorry the delay...
The meeting point is just at left side of "man's entrance" to the Western Wall... you can see it in big letters - it is just there, a big entrance (just like a theater).
Go 10 minutes, at least, before the appointment time you made.
It will take around 1 hour and the archeologist who made the explanation was very good. Now I understand a little better all the history behind (under) it.
Gawpaw
Melbourne, Australia23 contributions
Hello,
Could you please let me know where to book this tour in advance?
TIA
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Ashley
Cochrane, Canada417 contributions
Through the kotel website directly. Don’t waste your money getting it elsewhere. Sometimes it doesn’t load properly because of your server. I ended up purchasing the tickets on my phone because it wouldn’t work on my computer 🤷🏻♀️
What is the difference of 'behind of thr scene' and 'kota tunnel' when make a researvation W.Wall tunnel tour. behind~ course include kota~course?
addpro
Thornhill, Canada17 contributions
The Kotel is the Hebrew name of the Western Wall. When you book your tour, you can ask for the Kotel tunnel tour or the Western Wall tunnel tour - they are the same thing, no difference.
Steve C
Santa Barbara, CA57 contributions
Need information about the Western Wall Tunnels tours available
AndyinAmerica
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam3 contributions
If you ho to the Kotel, you go to the area just next to the entrance to the men's prayer section. They can provide times for tours which are about every hour.
Karen A
Denver, CO366 contributions
How long does it take to go (tour) through the tunnels? Do u come out some place?
Lynnienkuns
Berlin, Germany93 contributions
15-20 mins. But it depends, if you want to stop and listen to the story or pray maybe 25-30 mins. You will exit on Via Dolorosa.
teacherobin
Calabasas, CA3 contributions
thanks for all your suggestions - I guess Ill be giving them a call.
TortuosoTraveler
Mexico City, Mexico334 contributions
Definitely do it. you will not regret. By the way. follow me. 😀
teacherobin
Calabasas, CA3 contributions
How have you been able to make the Tunnel tour reservation? I've tried on-line at various hours of the day & night and have been unable to do so. If you know something that I don't I would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks, Robin
Chocolateloverlondon
London207 contributions
Hi
We actually did book online but when we went there I also saw people booking on the day. I suppose it depends on peak times.
Sorry can't be more help.
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