European Tour in Jerusalem | Romantic and Historical Stories in Jerusalem's Corners

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Ethiopia Street - From a tour of Europe in Jerusalem
Sergei's Courtyard - From the European Tour in Jerusalem
Beit Tavor - From the European Tour in Jerusalem
Sergei's Courtyard at Night - From the European Tour in Jerusalem
Ben Yehuda's House - From the European Tour in Jerusalem
Anna Tycho House - European Tour in Jerusalem

Technical details

Duration

◀ Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.

▶ The tour lasts about two hours.

cost

70 ILS To participant

Meeting point

City Hall Square in Jerusalem.

Comments

◀ The tour is by reservation only.

◀ The tour is open to everyone.

◀ The tour can also be booked for pre-organized groups.

◀ You can book a tour in English.

Love stories, mysteries and legends in Jerusalem

We will meet a prince and princess in an enchanted courtyard, we will stroll through the streets and surprising corners of the Russian Compound and the Street of the Prophets. We will meet characters from the past:

  • Eliezer Ben Yehuda, his son Itamar and his beloved Leah.
  • We will meet the first of the architects and archaeologists in Jerusalem and his beloved Frederica.
  • Rachel the poet and her mysterious lover.

Let's hear surprising and funny stories and raise a glass of wine to your love life!

It also sounds like...

Love stories, mysteries and legends in Jerusalem

We will meet a prince and princess in an enchanted courtyard, we will stroll through the streets and surprising corners of the Russian Compound and the Street of the Prophets. We will meet characters from the past:

  • Eliezer Ben Yehuda, his son Itamar and his beloved Leah.
  • We will meet the first of the architects and archaeologists in Jerusalem and his beloved Frederica.
  • Rachel the poet and her mysterious lover.

Let's hear surprising and funny stories and raise a glass of wine to your love life!

We also hear how the city of Jerusalem attracted Russians, French, Swedes, and British with the power of love.

Tour structure:

◀ Why did the Europeans come to Jerusalem?

▶ The gateway to Europe in the Russian Compound.

◀ The story of the hospital and the ghosts.

◀ Holy Trinity Church and "The Finger of Og."

◀ The love stories of Sergei Vilizaveta.

▶ The palace of the Tsar's family.

◀ Let's tour the romantic courtyard and raise a toast to love life.

◀ We will see the Conrad Schick house.

◀ Hear about the love story of the famous archaeologist and Frederica Kagan's house and Rachel the poet.

Legends about the Tomb of Oksha from the past and present.

A visit to the courtyard of Anna Tycho's house and the story of its diverse residents.

Ethiopia Street
Sergei's yard
Beit Tavor
Sergei's yard at night
Ben Yehuda's house
Anna Tycho House

Guide details:

Naama Dinur

Tour guide Naama Dinur

""I love the country and exploring places with special stories, and I especially enjoy introducing travelers to the stories of the country in new corners."  

⬤ A certified tour guide specializing in tours that combine knowledge and stories about religions, cultures, history, and archaeology.

⬤ As a doctor of history specializing in antiquity, the Mishna and Talmud periods, and early Christianity in the Land of Israel, Naama guides travelers through intriguing and fascinating stories, connecting the past with the present in a captivating way and bringing the past to life for participants of all ages.

⬤ Guide in Hebrew and English.

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