It is really very interesting to do this walk because, at same time, you are looking at the old city (from above) and you are looking at the modern city outside the Wall. Don’t forget to take very comfortable shoes because the walk is quite uneven. Enjoy!
Ramparts Walks
View the city of Jerusalem from atop of the Old City walls via a Ramparts Walk whereby you walk on most of the ancient city’s walls.
The walk is divided into two parts: The Northern Rampart’s Walk ascends at Jaffa Gate and descends at New Gate and ends at Herod’s Gate. The Southern Ramparts Walk ascends at Jaffa Gate and descends at Zion Gate or Dung Gate. There is a direct exit from the northern Ramparts Walk to the Roman Plaza and/or Zedekiah’s Cave to streamline the touring and sightseeing experience.
price list
- Adult ticket: NIS 20 including Roman Square
- Student / Retiree: NIS 10
- Child / Soldier Card: NIS 8 (Child: 5 to 18)
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 509 traveler reviews“High Jerusalem! Jerusalem's historical top of the wall trail”
Jerusalem as seen from the height of the Old City walls. Mildley challenging historical adventure for the whole family. The historical trek provides historical context and a bird’s eye breath taking view of the old city versus the new one, walking tour through the treasures of the past, the present and future entwined. Free vocal...
MoreJerusalem as seen from the height of the Old City walls. Mildley challenging historical adventure for the whole family. The historical trek provides historical context and a bird’s eye breath taking view of the old city versus the new one, walking tour through the treasures of the past, the present and future entwined. Free vocal tours with the application “Vocal Tours in Jerusalem” 3 trails: 1. Western Ramparts - open daily from 9:00-17:00 (winter until 16:00) - from Jaffa Gate to Dung Gate (you can descend at Zion's Gate), About 1.5 KM 2. Northern Ramparts - open daily except Friday 9:00-17:00 (winter until 16:00), from Jaffa Gate to Lion's Gate. (You can descend at New Gate, Damascus Gate, Herod's Gate, and Lion's Gate), About 3.5 KM for the full trail. 3. Third Trail - newly opened! - Round the city 360 degrees - one ticket for two days - for both Southern and Northern Ramparts. Descend from the Southern Walk at the Dung Gate, walk at the foot of the Eastern Wall, climb back on the Northern Walk from Lion's Gate, all the way back to Jaffa Gate. Great price! Only 20 IL per person for both trails for two days!
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Fun! The northern walk is longer and has more interesting views. Your ticket gives you access to both - northern and southern walks. It’s a one-way route so make sure to plan for a different return trip if you need to come back to Jaffa gate (the starting point).