You think you will have nice views over the Old City. It is only a wish. Mainly you see the top of the houses. It seems to be a good idea to walk around, but if you are elder or not so keen to walk, skip it.
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, Herod’s Gate or Lion’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.
TripAdvisor Reviews
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“See the city from a different perspective”
Despite the cold wind, we climbed the old city wall and walked from the Jaffa Gate to the north, getting down at the Damascus Gate. The walk is self-guided/paced and there are several sign boards along the way with information related to what you see either side of the wall. At the ticket office,...
MoreDespite the cold wind, we climbed the old city wall and walked from the Jaffa Gate to the north, getting down at the Damascus Gate. The walk is self-guided/paced and there are several sign boards along the way with information related to what you see either side of the wall. At the ticket office, you can also obtain a very good booklet which details 7-8 viewpoints along the wall. Please note-the walkways are very uneven (different shaped stones line the route) and there are several steep staircases along the way. If you are in any way physically limited, this is not something you could easily do (perhaps if at all). That said, if you wish to see Jerusalem from a different perspective, then this is a great opportunity to do just that.
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“A must to do when in Jerusalem”
Although the ticket is valid for 2 days, we only used it for 1 walk (south). Taking the low fee into consideration it was definitely worth it. It is a most pleasant easy walk, given you a view over the city and parts of the old city. We will for sure go back to...
MoreAlthough the ticket is valid for 2 days, we only used it for 1 walk (south). Taking the low fee into consideration it was definitely worth it. It is a most pleasant easy walk, given you a view over the city and parts of the old city. We will for sure go back to do the north walk.
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