Things to do in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District: The Best Historic Walking Areas

May 4, 2022 Lean Nau

Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
Restaurants in Jerusalem

1. Old City of Jerusalem

Jerusalem Israel +972 3-516-6699 https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/148
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Old City of Jerusalem

Characterized by narrow, winding streets and alleyways, this ancient part of the city is filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Reviewed By BoardingPass7860

Must see sights - Mount Of Olives, Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, etc. Bezalel Hotel had book that mapped out walking tour of the city from all different directions so you can explore all the must-see sights of the city on your own.

2. Souq Al Qattanin

Suq El Qatanin street, Jerusalem Israel
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Souq Al Qattanin

3. Aftimos Market

Muristan street, Jerusalem Israel
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Aftimos Market

4. Bab El Qattanin

Suq El Qatanin Street, Jerusalem Israel
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Bab El Qattanin

5. El-Ghawanima Minaret

Northwest corner of al-Haram al-Sharif Temple Mount, Jerusalem Israel http://archnet.org/sites/3064
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El-Ghawanima Minaret

6. Tayelet Haas Promenade

Daniel Yanofsky Street, Jerusalem Israel
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Tayelet Haas Promenade

The most panoramic view of Jerusalem, together with the Judean Desert, this is the perfect place to end the #99 bus tour, especially at the twilight hour, when the light gives real meaning to the description "Jerusalem of Gold."

Reviewed By phresharona - Buffalo, United States

Overlooking the old city and mount of olives is this gem- lavender bushes everywhere and walking paths down the side of mount.. it is well worth finding for a time out from hectic touring. Not to be missed. Plus the Muslim call to prayer is electrify if you catch it at the right time . For some reason the cab didn’t know how to get me there and when we got off a few blocks away nobody could point to where it was - like they hadn’t heard of it.

7. Sataf Nature Trail

Route 395 Sataf, Jerusalem Israel http://www.kkl-jnf.org/tourism-and-recreation/forests-and-parks/sataf-site.aspx
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Sataf Nature Trail

Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null

This is a forested mountain area within 15 minutes or less of the Jerusalem city limit. It is ideal for hiking, biking, relaxing, picnicking, barbecue, seeing ancient terraced farming, exploring ancient buildings, and of brave- swimming in reservoirs of water. As such, is a great and easy get-away to nature, to do real but non stressful hiking. ... and that’s exactly what we did when “I visited this place” yesterday with a trio of eleven, six and three year old boys. We hiked the first segment of the eight kilometer loop of Har Eitan (known in English as “Mount A. Tahnn). As you can see by my attached “helpful” photos, the trail is very wide and there are expansive open views and also wildflowers in season. As stated in the photo descriptions, it was surprisingly not crowded on the trail, although the parking lot was full.

8. Ramparts Walk

Jaffa Gate Old City, Jerusalem Israel +972 2-627-7550 http://www.itraveljerusalem.com/ent/ramparts-walk/
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Ramparts Walk

Reviewed By Travel24111658369 - Richmond, United States

We were delighted with this walk from Jaffa Gate to Herod's Gate. So fun. A different perspective on the city.

9. Herod's Gate

Old Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
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Herod's Gate

10. Armenian Church of Our Lady of the Spasm

El-Wad Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem Israel http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/asia/5325.htm
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Armenian Church of Our Lady of the Spasm

Reviewed By qeithw - Gosforth, United Kingdom

This place filled all my needs. The cafe sells kebabs. It sells beers. It sells good coffee. The people are nice. It is a stop off point if the Lions Gate (East Jerusalem) is your entry to Old City. The church has a grotto including a tasteful good value gift shop and lush old art. It also has the place (the fourth station of the cross) where Jesus traditionally met Mary on his walk to death. It is quiet. It is cool in all senses of the word. Go to it.

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