The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bethlehem, West Bank

May 17, 2022 Matilde Konrad

The obvious reason to travel to Bethlehem is to visit the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. The city's outskirts contain Shepherds' Fields and the intriguing Mar Saba Monastery.
Restaurants in Bethlehem

1. Laila Tours and Travel

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Laila Tours and Travel

We arrange tours to the Holy Land for groups and individuals. Our tours are fully customised tours as per our clients needs and we offer different types of tours such as religious, cultural, historical tours. We also book flights, hotels, tour guides, transportations, restaurants, meetings, visits and much more.

2. Discover Palestine

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Discover Palestine

Hazem Bannoura, a native of Bethlehem and a fluent English speaker, is one of the areas most experienced and licensed tour guides. Hazem has been offering stimulating tailor-made tours, customized to suit the interests of his clients, for years. His encyclopedic knowledge of the layers of Holy Land history promises a Holy Land experience you will never forget.

3. St. John Souvenir

Manger Square Behind the Omar Mosque, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 597 224 448 http://on.fb.me/1F6zYMk
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St. John Souvenir

4. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

80-82 Milk Grotto Street 2 Minutes Walk from Nativity Church .Very easy to find alone .Next Door To Milk Grotto Church, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 595 713 504 [email protected] http://www.blessingsgiftshop.com
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Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Everyone is Welcome to order from our website and have their items shipped to them .The Olive Wood Factory in Bethlehem ,is a 3rd Generation christian family business run Since 1925 . You get to watch friendly local artist making all kinds of products from Olive Wood .Also the Bethlehem Panoramic View 360 degrees of all Bethlehem at the top of the factory ,and huge selections of olive wood products able to buy from the shop If like .Theres no pressure to buy anything .All welcome to view and take pictures.Its easy to find alone ,only 2 minutes walking from The Church of the Nativity and next door to Milk Grotto Church.Free Wifi ,Local Map ,coffee,tea,Help/ Advice ,all Free without the need to buy anything .Open Anytime by appointment outside opening hours.Closed Sundays

Reviewed By JP88Gomes

Bassem's gift shop and olive wood factory is really the best in Bethlehem. Everything is made with a lot of care, attention to detail, and prices are very reasonable. Unlike in the countless other gift shops where their only goal is to make you spend as much money as possible, Bassem doesn't put any pressure on you, but offers helpful advice and is very accommodating. He has a great panoramic view available to see, as well as his olive wood factory which is super interesting. Overall, if you're looking to buy gifts in the Holy Land to take back with you, this is the place to buy them!

5. Noor Women's Empowerment Group

Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 598 736 629 http://WWW.noorweg.com
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Noor Women's Empowerment Group

This is tour of the Aida Refugee Camp located in Bethelehem conducted by a family who reside in the Camp. This walking tour gives a first hand experience of everyday life in the Camp. The residents here are descendents of Palestinians who were expelled from their villages in the Israeli-Arab war in 1949. The tour concludes with a wonderful cooking class of authentic Palestinian food.

Reviewed By dee0015

Was there with a group of ten in October 2018. Loved the food and hospitality! I bought their cookbook and have made several desserts since. Highly recommended.

6. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

119 Jamal Abdel Nasser St., Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 2 274 2486
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Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

It was St. Mary of Jesus Crucified (Mariam Baouardy) who, led by the Lord, indicated the place of the Order of Carmel monastery on top of the hill of David which is in front of the hill of the Nativity Church. The monastery was inaugurated in 1876 while the Chapel was blessed in 1892. You can visit the Chapel and the museum where all the belongings of St. Mary of Jesus Crucified are.

7. The Star Bazaar Gift Shop

270 Hebron-Jerusalem Street, Bethlehem 91116 Palestinian Territories +972 52-305-7345 [email protected] http://starbazaar.bethbc.edu
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The Star Bazaar Gift Shop

This shop is part of Bethlehem Bible College & found on the College premises. Therefore you should look out for the Bethlehem Bible College signage. We are selling Olive Wood products (Carvings, crosses and Nativity sets), Books, Embroidery, Phoenician glass, Mosaic, Felt items, Glass Shard Christmas tree ornaments, Original paintings on Olive Wood, Jewelry, Leather products and MANY ITEMS not tot be found anywhere else. Funds are used for scholarships and general upkeep of the College. Our mission is to fulfill our call according to Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you (NRSV). Your support will help us to not only touch, teach & train Christians in the Holy Land to be disciples of Christ, but also to reach the precious people in the Arab world teaching them about Christ our Savior.

Reviewed By verlenab - San Antonio, United States

My guess shop visit was an enjoyable one and the gifts are really nice. I love the olive wood carvings and thank you for receiving our group. I enjoyed putting the gift cards together for the shop.

8. Church of the Nativity

Manager St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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Church of the Nativity

Built over the Grotto of the Nativity by Constantine in 325 A.D.To view top of the Nativity church we recommend you visit the Blessings gift shop and The olive wood factory just 2 minutes walk next door to milk grotto church.Destroyed and rebuilt in the 6th century and renovated in the 11th century by the crusaders, this is the oldest Church in the Holy Land that is still in use.$20 fee to skip The Line With Guide for whole group.

Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States

The Church of The Nativity is located in Bethlehem and is unfortunately located behind the walls of the Palestine area. In my mind, The Church of the Nativity with it's below-ground grotto/cave marking the birthplace of the Infant Jesus Christ, is second only to the Church of The Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem as the most sacred spot of Christianity in the Holy Land. Almost always crowded with reverent pilgrims, there are long lines, and often conflicts with scheduled religious services either Christian or Orthodox. Still, it is a "Must-See place for any trip to the Holy Land

9. The Church of St. Catherine

Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 2 274 2425 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/bethlehem-st-catherine.htm
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The Church of St. Catherine

Reviewed By highimpactuk - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom

This small and beautiful church is next to the church of nativity. This 19th-century church shares a wall with the Nativity church and remains a working church today. It has a lovely courtyard and is usually less crowded than the church of nativity.

10. Palestinian Heritage Center

Manger Street, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories +970 2 274 2381 [email protected] http://www.phc.ps/
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Palestinian Heritage Center

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