The Ramparts Walk – An Unforgettable Historical Experience!
Discover Jerusalem from a new perspective.
Jerusalem’s Walls – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Embark on a fascinating journey on the historic walls of Jerusalem! The Jerusalem walls are an important cultural heritage asset of Jerusalem and a prominent and influential monument in the city’s landscape. They provide walkers with an extraordinary bird’s eye view of Jerusalem’s complex history.
The first wall was built around ancient Jerusalem over 4,000 years ago, and the most recent one, still standing today, was erected by order of Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, approximately 500 years ago.
Walking on the Ramparts Walk offers unusual perspectives toward Jerusalem within and outside the walls, the Old City facing the New: a unique walking route to remnants of the past and processes of the present. From atop the walls, fascinating views and sites unfold, together composing Jerusalem’s unique mosaic.
🌟 What Can You See from the Ramparts Walk?
Breathtaking Views:
- The quarters of the Old City
- Mountains and valleys: Temple Mount, Mount Zion, Mount of Olives, Hinnom Valley…
- Bustling alleyways, picturesque courtyards, unique monasteries, prominent historic buildings
- Historic neighborhoods: Yemin Moshe, Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Musrara…
- And much more inside and outside the walls!
What routes are available and how long does each take?
- The Southern Route – From Jaffa Gate to the proximity of Dung Gate (approx. 1 mile), the beautiful way to the Western Wall, passing above the Armenian and Jewish Quarters, about 45 minutes’ walk.
- The Northern Route – From Jaffa Gate to Lions’ Gate (approx. 2 miles), passing above the Christian and Muslim Quarters, about an hour and a half’s walk.
- The Circular Route– Start at Jaffa Gate, walk the Southern Route and descend near Dung Gate, with the same ticket ascend at Lions’ Gate to the Northern Route, which ends at Jaffa Gate.
What Does the Self-Guided Tour Include?
💡 Bonus: “The Guardians of the Walls Return!” A unique augmented reality experience – at no extra charge!
Some 20 statues of Jerusalem’s defenders from different periods come to life and tell their personal stories through an interactive augmented reality app.
The free app “Ramparts Walk” is available in English, Hebrew, Arabic, and Russian.
📋 What’s Important to Know Before Your Visit?
✅ Come with comfortable walking shoes and a hat.
✅ Bring water
⚠️ The site is inaccessible and has stairs.
Come and experience Jerusalem as you’ve never seen before!
FAQs:
When is the Ramparts Walk open? What is the ticket price?
Entry and Prices:
- Operating hours: Saturday-Thursday: 9:00-16:00 in wintertime, 9:00-17:00 in summertime
- Friday and Jewish holiday eves: 9:00-14:00
- On Fridays, the open sections are the Southern Ramparts, and Northern Ramparts between Jaffa Gate and New Gate.
- August: Sun.-Thu., 9:00-21:00
- On these dates between 19:00-21:00 the northern route will be open between Jaffa Gate and New Gate only
- Prices: Adult 25 ILS, Child (5-18) /Senior /Student/Soldier: 15 ILS
- Group prices for 20+ pax: Adult in group 15 ILS, Child (5-18)/ Senior/Student/Soldier in group 12 ILS
- Children up to age 5 (not including): Free entry
Where can you buy tickets?
Tickets for the Ramparts Walk can be purchased on the “East Jerusalem Development” website, www.pami.co.il, or at the Ramparts Walk ticket offices at Jaffa Gate.
How long is the entry ticket valid for?
The entry ticket is valid for the entire day during operating hours.
Note: You can ascend and descend from different entrances to the Ramparts Walk multiple times on the same day by scanning the barcode on the ticket. From each gate, you can ascend once.
Where is the entrance to the Ramparts Walk?
The main entrance is from Jaffa Gate.
- To the Southern Ramparts – after the Tower of David Museum ticket offices, according to signage
- To the Northern Ramparts – near the public restrooms
After purchasing a ticket, you can enter by scanning the barcode on the ticket from any of the following gates: Jaffa, Zion, Lions’, New.
Where is the exit from the Ramparts Walk?
You can exit from the following gates:
Exits from the Southern Route – Jaffa Gate, Zion Gate, and near Dung Gate
Exits from the Northern Route – Jaffa, New, Damascus, Herod’s, and Lions’ Gates. (Fridays- Jaffa and New Gates only)
How do I get to Jaffa Gate by public transport? Where is a nearby car park?
Public transport: the light train’s “City Hall ” station is a few minutes’ walk away.
Paid Car Park: Mamilla, Karta, Safra
Is the Ramparts Walk accessible for people with disabilities or suitable for baby strollers?
No, the Ramparts Walk is inaccessible for people with disabilities and strollers, since it has stairs and uneven flooring.
Where can you see the operating hours and prices?
Operating hours and prices are updated here on East Jerusalem Development’s website www.pami.co.il.
How do you cancel/change a reservation?
- Cancellation refund/reservation change is possible only by email up to 3 working days in advance (excluding Friday and Saturday) to tourism@pami.co.il. Other refund requests will not be accepted.
- The visit is suitable all year round and in all weather. Weather conditions are not grounds for cancellation.
- No refund/compensation will be given for non-arrival /late arrival for guided tours on the ramparts.
For more information, please contact: tourism@pami.co.il
