City of David

Name: City of David
Address: Jerusalem, Israel
Rating: 4.6

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Beste Besuchszeit

Visit early morning (8:00-9:00 AM) to avoid crowds in the narrow tunnels. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for walking.

Budgettipps

Entry is around 30 ILS for adults, and combination tickets with the Israel Museum can save 15%. The Jerusalem Pass includes admission and offers free entry to multiple sites.

Über

Schnelle Fakten: Archaeologists have uncovered 3,700 years of continuous settlement in the 12-acre site, with tunnels carved through solid bedrock. Over 400,000 visitors annually explore the underground water systems that once supplied ancient Jerusalem.

Highlights: You can walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel, a 533-meter water channel carved by hand in the 8th century BCE using nothing but chisels and torches. The tunnel still carries water today, and you'll wade through ankle-deep water in complete darkness, guided only by the sound of flowing water ahead of you.

Insidertipps

Wear water shoes or sandals for Hezekiah's Tunnel, the water reaches your knees and the floor is uneven.
Bring a flashlight or use your phone light, but a headlamp leaves both hands free for balance.
Skip the 20-minute video presentation and spend that time in the Warren's Shaft system instead.
Visit on a Thursday afternoon when crowds thin out before the weekend rush.