Pesach is the perfect time of year to visit the Tower of David. With so much choice, this promises to be a really fun, family day out!
Special guided tours for adults and children in English
Seasons of Joy: In the Footsteps of the Pilgrims
This tour in English is for the whole family! Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims who have come to Jerusalem from Biblical times until today. The tour takes participants through the sites of Jerusalem during the Second Temple Period and looks at the impressive remains from those days. The tour starts at the new exhibition at the Tower of David Museum, from there follows on to the Jewish Quarter and onto the Archaeological Garden. The tour ends at the Western Wall.
Only Because of the Wind: From the Tower of David to Mishkenot Sha’ananim – In English
This tour in English is one for the whole family! Walk in the footsteps of Moses Montefiore’s dream and tells the exciting story of the first Jewish neighborhood outside of the walls of the Old City. Through games and stories, the tour takes the family on an adventure from the Tower of David Museum to Mishkenot Sha’ananim and explores the challenges, the difficulties, and of course, the successes of the time . The tour begins with a glimpse into the new exhibition at the Tower of David Museum, and includes an observation point over the Old and New Cities. From there, the tour passes through Teddy Park to Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Photo credit: Ricky Rachman and Gil Volfson