The Emek Tzurim Archaeological Experience – Come and Discover Treasures
In accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines, all tours in the City of David are cancelled until further notice. In the meantime, we have prepared a virtual City of David experience along with tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
- Departure days
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Overview
Come and discover a treasure! Emek Tzurim National Park offers a special attraction – anyone can be an archaeologist for a day and try to find real artifacts from ancient Jerusalem soil! A fun and enjoyable experience for the whole family.
Highlights
We welcome you to participate in a national project to save valuable artifacts that were buried in Jerusalem. Come find ancient treasures and learn about the history of the city. The finds discovered over the years include King Hezekiah’s seal, an Egyptian amulet from the Pharaonic Period, Babylonian arrow heads, jewelry, mosaic stones, and coins. Make reservations for this amazing archaeological experience and contribute your part to history!
Tickets and Prices
Adults – 24 ILS
Children (5-18)/Soldiers/Seniors – 19 ILS
Combined Ticket – Archaeological tour& navigation game – 130 ILS for a family of 7 participants.
These are group rates per person in a group of 30 or more
Operating Hours
During the Winter:
Sundays to Thursdays: 8 AM to 4 PM (box offices close at 2 PM)
During the Summer:
Sundays to Thursdays: 9 AM to 5 PM (box offices close at 3 PM)
About City of David
With more than half a million visitors each year, City of David is one of the most important and popular attractions in Jerusalem. City of David is an archaeological site which conserves knowledge about ancient Israel and the birthplace of Jerusalem. In addition, City of David offers a vast array of activities and experiential tours for all ages.
