Miriam Safira Simon Jerusalem Walking Tours

Miriam Safira Simon Jerusalem Walking Tours Jerusalem Neighborhood Walking Tours Walking tours through different neighborhoods of Jerusalem, on and off the beaten path.

Walking Tour of The Jewish Quarter on Sunday, May 25, 2025 The Jewish Quarter of the Old City is where the Jewish popul...
22/05/2025

Walking Tour of The Jewish Quarter on Sunday, May 25, 2025

The Jewish Quarter of the Old City is where the Jewish population lived in Jerusalem from the Middle Ages. What are the stories behind different synagogues' remains and the synagogues still in use today? What was life like for the Jews under Ottoman rule and the British Mandate? We will also talk about the trauma of 1948 and the euphoria of 1967.
Meet at the bus stop in the parking lot in the Jewish Quarter, inside Zion Gate (not at the Kotel), opposite the Sephardic House, at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of The Russian Compound on Monday, May 19, 2025 Novoi Yerusalima (Russian for New Jerusalem) or el-Moscoob...
14/05/2025

Walking Tour of The Russian Compound on Monday, May 19, 2025

Novoi Yerusalima (Russian for New Jerusalem) or el-Moscoobiyya (Arabic) was one of the first compounds built outside the Old City walls to house the tens of thousands of religious pilgrims who arrived annually, each with their own story. We will explore this city within a city which for years dominated the city skyline, and also see the Finger of Og, Ethiopian royalty buildings and end at the Museum of the Underground Prisoners (entrance fee).
Meet at the entrance to the main post office on Jaffa Rd (near Safra Sq) at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Ramat Rahel on Sunday, May 11, 2025 This unique urban kibbutz, built in the 1920s, was building a water ...
07/05/2025

Walking Tour of Ramat Rahel on Sunday, May 11, 2025

This unique urban kibbutz, built in the 1920s, was building a water tower in 1954 and discovered remains going back to the First Temple period which are now included in the kibbutz’s extensive archeological garden. This area was the southern-most part of Jerusalem that held out against the Jordanians and Egyptians and was a pilgrimage site when Rachel’s Tomb was inaccessible. Those who built the kibbutz and those who grew up here remember “how from nothing was born something beautiful.”
Meet at the bus stop ( #7 & #97 last stop) in front of the entrance to the Kibbutz Ramat Rahel Hotel at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Mekor Haim on Sunday, April 27, 2025 Called one of the many Jerusalem miracles, Mekor Haim was important...
23/04/2025

Walking Tour of Mekor Haim on Sunday, April 27, 2025

Called one of the many Jerusalem miracles, Mekor Haim was important in keeping southern Jerusalem in Israel during the Independence War. Built 100 years ago, veterans remember this neighborhood, next to one of today’s major shopping areas, as being at the end of the world. A 50th wedding anniversary present for their Zionist parents, this preferred vacation place became where the first peace agreement was signed between Arabs and Jews in Israel. Residents included the concert pianist who daily gave tea to the outpost fighters, sanatoriums, dairy farmers, and a diploma holding umbrella fixer.
Meet on Park Hamesila, on the corner of Emek Refaim and Pierre Koenig Sts at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Mamilla on Sunday, April 20, 2025 Walk down Mamilla Rd (Agron St) past the Home of the Hundred Forty Fo...
17/04/2025

Walking Tour of Mamilla on Sunday, April 20, 2025

Walk down Mamilla Rd (Agron St) past the Home of the Hundred Forty Four Thousand, to Mamilla Cemetery with the 2,000 year old Mamilla Pool near Dragon’s Teeth and the cave guarded by a lion, to Mamilla Mall where Herzl Slept Here through the former Mamilla Neighborhood on the border with Jordan.
Meet at the fountain in Tzarfat Sq, corner of King George and Ramban Sts at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Nahlaot: From Even Yisrael to Ohel Moshe on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Go back in time to the nineteenth...
10/04/2025

Walking Tour of Nahlaot: From Even Yisrael to Ohel Moshe on Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Go back in time to the nineteenth century when we visit these picturesque neighborhoods, some of the first built outside of the OldCity. Discover tucked away synagogues as we walk through the picturesque alleyways. Learn about the people who lived here and their daily lives, and how Nahlaot became what it is today.
Meet at the corner of King George and Agripas Sts (traffic light before Jaffa Rd) at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Old Talpiot (Arnona) on Sunday, April 6, 2025 Built in the 1920s, this neighborhood on a windy hill wit...
02/04/2025

Walking Tour of Old Talpiot (Arnona) on Sunday, April 6, 2025

Built in the 1920s, this neighborhood on a windy hill with a great view inspired many of its famous residents including photographers, literary figures and academics. The surrounding area was home to army bases, maabarot, agricultural farms, and other surprises.
Meet at the top of the Tayelet, next to the Haas Promenade sign, on the corner of Daniel Yanovsky and David Raziel Sts at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours. [End at Shai Agnon House].
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Musrara on Sunday, March 30, 2025 Built at the end of the 19th century, this posh neighborhood was close...
26/03/2025

Walking Tour of Musrara on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Built at the end of the 19th century, this posh neighborhood was close to bustling Damascus Gate. After 1948, immigrants from North Africa were moved in and had to try to avoid Jordanian snipers as this area was literally on the border for nineteen years. It became a slum out of which the Black Panthers burst forth in 1971 which shocked Israeli society. Explore this neighborhood with interesting architecture and stories and find out why there is a Not Nice Alley.
Meet at the entrance to the main post office on Jaffa Rd (near Safra Sq) at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of The Greek Colony and Baka on Sunday, March 23, 2025Explore these charming neighborhoods which were built...
20/03/2025

Walking Tour of The Greek Colony and Baka on Sunday, March 23, 2025

Explore these charming neighborhoods which were built at the beginning of the 20th century. Learn about the residents' daily life and what happened in 1948 based on a memoir by someone who lived in the Greek Colony for over 20 years and spent the war in Baka.
Meet at the corner of Rahel Imeinu and Emek Refaim Sts at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of Rehavia on Sunday, March 9, 2025 This unique neighborhood was literally built at first by Jewish sociali...
05/03/2025

Walking Tour of Rehavia on Sunday, March 9, 2025

This unique neighborhood was literally built at first by Jewish socialists, its streets were named by its elite resident Sephardim and its character today was shaped by the German Jewish bourgeoisie. Visit one of the first Jewish garden neighborhoods built during the Mandate period in which lived many interesting and famous personalities.
Meet in front of Yeshurun Synagogue on Shmuel Hanagid St, at the corner of King George St at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of King George Ave & the City Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025 This street is the heart of Jerusalem’s city ...
26/02/2025

Walking Tour of King George Ave & the City Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025

This street is the heart of Jerusalem’s city center and was the main place to hang out since the 1920s through today. The best cafes and cinemas were here, and it was the home of the first Knesset. This area has inspired culture, social movements, art and murals, and has been influenced by the different populations who pass through.
Meet at the corner of King George and Agripas Sts (traffic light before Jaffa Rd) at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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Walking Tour of King George Ave & the City Center on Sunday, January 19, 2025 This street is the heart of Jerusalem’s ci...
15/01/2025

Walking Tour of King George Ave & the City Center on Sunday, January 19, 2025

This street is the heart of Jerusalem’s city center and was the main place to hang out since the 1920s through today. The best cafes and cinemas were here, and it was the home of the first Knesset. This area has inspired culture, social movements, art and murals, and has been influenced by the different populations who pass through.
Meet at the corner of King George and Agripas Sts (traffic light before Jaffa Rd) at 11:00am. The tour is about 2.5 hours.
60 NIS/person.

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