Things to do in Beit Sahour, West Bank: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

June 19, 2021 Hana Mouser

Beit Sahour (Arabic: بيت ساحور‎ pronounced  Bayt Saahoor (help·info)) is a Palestinian town east of Bethlehem under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority. The population of 12,367 is 80% Christian (most of them Greek Orthodox) and 20% Muslim.
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1. Full Day Bethlehem Private Tour

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Discover Palestine
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Combine most of the memorable sites in one day in Bethlehem. Hear the Biblical Narrative from the locals, walk around the magnificent old city of Bethlehem, taste the local food, learn about the history of Palestine. Take a walk in the open air gallery where many artists comes from all over the world to draw graffiti on the separation wall and visit The Walled Off Hotel (Banksy hotel and museum). Drink tea or coffee with Palestinian refugees in Aida refugee camp.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local Guide Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Bethlehem City, Meals and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Rayjay20

Hazem was very informative and kind. He gave us an amazing experience of Palestine. He was very fast in replying to our emails. He answered all our questions and took us to amazing local restaurants. We felt like locals discovering Palestine with him.

2. Hebron and Bethlehem Private Tour

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Discover Palestine
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Walk around the old city of Hebron and visit the Ibrahimi Mosque. Visit the glass factory to watch how they blow the glass to shape it. Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, Saint Catherine Church, Saint Jerome's Caves, and Milk Grotto. Walk around the old city of Bethlehem and enjoy a local meal in one of the oldest restaurant in the city. Also see a panorama view of Bethlehem and olive wood craft shop, Visit the walled off hotel (Banksy) and watch the graffiti's on the wall.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Local Guide/Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: All meals and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off from outside Bethlehem

Reviewed By ScottR771

I had a tour scheduled I had to cancel due to the virus. Michael was always quick to reply and give me the credit right away. This is quite meaningful when dealing with tour operators we don't meet when booking. I would book with him again for sure.

3. Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour - Pick up and Drop Off from Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

Elijah Tours & Travel
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

We Arrange for you to be picked up and drive you to Bethlehem, The Birth place of Jesus Christ, Upon arrival, we walk through Manger Square at the heart of the city, and visit the Church of the Nativity, After touring the church move on to the Milk Grotto, also includes a visit to the shepherd’s field, Before leaving Bethlehem, there’s time to visit one of the many souvenir shops, With the half day tour at a close, return to Jerusalem or tel Aviv only if picked tel aviv option pick up *Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and Drop off, Private Tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenirs

Reviewed By prestonsharkey

Amazing!! Elias was a very good and nice tour guide. Me and my two friends went on the tour in early 2021 while the country was still closed to tourists. Even though it was just a small group of 3 of us, Elias still arranged all of the transportation to/from Bethlehem and gave us the tour despite it not being enough for him to make a real profit. He was super accommodating and gave us snacks, and little souvenirs. The tour was very interesting and informative. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to tour Bethlehem.

4. Half Day Travel to Bethlehem & Grotto Visit - Trip from Jerusalem

David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel Judah Tours - Jerusalem
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Bethlehem Trip Half Day - Take the chance to visit one of the most important biblical cities, Bethlehem, The City of David. Beside the rich cultural side and the tasty food of the city, During our trip we will have the opportunity to have a guided visit to all three major churches in Bethlehem. We Travel to City in Bethlehem Distract Called Beit Sahour is one of the two highest cities in christian population, We will take a closer look on the lives of the local people and get to see the amazing hand crafted souvenirs they make as well as the Shepherds Field. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. * On This Tour we will wait on line to See the Grotto - sometimes there is delays with this tour make sure you don't have anything booked for afternoon. * Please message us prior to booking for the best organizing of the tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Licensed Tour Guide, All Fees and Taxes, Guarantee to Visit Down the Grotto Where Jesus have been born

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Reviewed By georgeBarnett21

had great time visiting NAzareth so much about this place I love where our Lord Jesus Christ walked, Thank you for this tour Judah Tours , Wish you the best with your new company

5. Bethlehem Half Day Private Tour

Judah Tours
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We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem, The city of King David. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and sight see the historic and important attractions before arriving to Manger Square. There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born in an underground cave that the church was built on. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto. After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field where the angels appeared to the Shepherd’s to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. then we will have a 20 minute visit to a local olive wood factory and have an insight on the local crafts of the Christian families in Bethlehem. *Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. *Please message us in advance for the best organizing.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Licensed Tour Guide, Tour Taxes

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Reviewed By AmsterdamSjon

Amazing complete trip with everything include, great transport, food, guides who are really interested in what they doing, small group, long time to explore things like church and dead sea, no hassling in shops. They let you see a lot of places in Palestine Territory an roads wit amazing views. I had a perfect day, thanks for everything x

6. Bethlehem and Dead Sea Full Day Private Tour

Elijah Tours & Travel
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Tour to Bethlehem the city where Jesus Christ was born including the Church of Nativity Drive through north of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea region. Overview to Jericho, the world's oldest city and continue to the lowest place on earth. Bathing at the Dead Sea. Immerse in the muds and float in the salty waters. Start heading back towards Jerusalem Drop off in Jerusalem and drop off in Tel Aviv for Tel Aviv Pick up option only *Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Only Bethlehem with Guide, Hotel pick up and Drop off in Jerusalem

Exclusions: Food & Drink, Gratuities, Souvenirs, the Visit to Grotto Inside The Nativity church because of long queues, Dead Sea Entrance Fee

Reviewed By prestonsharkey

Amazing!! Elias was a very good and nice tour guide. Me and my two friends went on the tour in early 2021 while the country was still closed to tourists. Even though it was just a small group of 3 of us, Elias still arranged all of the transportation to/from Bethlehem and gave us the tour despite it not being enough for him to make a real profit. He was super accommodating and gave us snacks, and little souvenirs. The tour was very interesting and informative. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to tour Bethlehem.

7. Bethlehem Half Day Private tour

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Discover Palestine
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we guarantee your group will skip the line at the Nativity Church. our guides are professional and licenced guides.

Inclusions: Skipping the line at the nativity church.

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch

Reviewed By Rayjay20

Hazem was very informative and kind. He gave us an amazing experience of Palestine. He was very fast in replying to our emails. He answered all our questions and took us to amazing local restaurants. We felt like locals discovering Palestine with him.

8. Half day trip in Bethlehem

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Fadi Elie Tours
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You will explore the city with a local Bethlehemite, who knows the treasures of the city. You will have the time to ask questions and go deep in the culture and traditions. Check the video for a brief overview of the trip

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation from Jerusalem to the Checkpoint and back, Pick up from any hotel outside of Bethlehem City

9. Private Day Tour: St. George's Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Private Tours by Michael Jackaman
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4.9 based on 24 reviews

Enjoy a comprehensive overview of historic Bethlehem and around on this 8-hour private tour. You'll visit religious monuments, including St. George's Monastery, Mar Saba Monastery, the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto Shrine, the Cave of St. Jerome, and Shepherd's Field, where the angel appeared to the shepherds. Along the way, enjoy a falafel lunch and see some of Banksy's graffiti art.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel, Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Public transportation to the meeting point

Reviewed By josew966

Michael gave us a great half day tour of Bethlehem when were visited Israel in 2018. Well worth a side trip and easy to take a taxi to the border from Jerusalem. it's only about 8 kms. Don't miss Bethlehem.

10. Bethlehem Half Day Tour - Pick up from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel Elijah Tours & Travel
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4.8 based on 113 reviews

We Arrange for you to be picked up from David Citadel Hotel and drive you to Bethlehem where you will see, Separation Wall, Walled off Hotel from Outside, Banksy Grafitti, I Love Bethlehem, Old City of Bethlehem, Manger Square, Omar Mosque from outside, Manger Square, Nativity Church, Saint Jerome & Saint Joseph Cave (Not always open sometimes pilgrim groups book them for prayers and they closed for public for hour or two) , Grotto ( Most likely We Don't Visit it, Book full day Bethlehem tour or Private tour to visit it guaranteed ) , Shepherds Field, Olive Wood Factory and Community Souvenir Store. * To Visit for Grotto Pick Bethlehem Full-Day Tour * Tour Ends in Tel Aviv for Tel Aviv pick up Option Travelers only * We Pick Tel Aviv Travelers at 6:30 from Grand Beach Hotel then Head to Jerusalem to Pick up Travelers front of David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 then Start our Tour Heading to Bethlehem *Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Pick up and Drop off to David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel Pick up & Drop-Off, the Visit to Grotto Inside The Nativity church because of long queues

Reviewed By BridgeToEverywhere

This review is a bit delayed (sorry!) but this tour was great. Lots of fun and the pace was good. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed all the stories they told. In the morning we had Moses. Then in the afternoon there was a local guide from Bethlehem called Boaz (the teacher)... he's an archeologist. Both of them were wonderful.

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