Things to Do in Jerusalem
Plan your days in Jerusalem, your way
Jerusalem gives you a little of everything, and all of it is good.
Start at the Jaffa Gate and spend a morning wandering the Old City's quarters, letting the lanes decide your route.
Pause at the Western Wall, then climb toward the rooftops for the view over golden domes.
Lunch is falafel and fresh juice at Mahane Yehuda, the market half pantry, half party.
The afternoon belongs to the German Colony, cafes and bougainvillea along Emek Refaim Street.
Catch sunset from the Tayelet promenade, the whole city glowing on its hills.
Dinner at a courtyard restaurant in Ein Kerem, slow-cooked lamb and local wine as the village quiets down.
If you have one more morning, the Israel Museum holds the Dead Sea Scrolls and a sculpture garden worth the walk.
Nothing here demands expertise or stamina, just curiosity.
Jerusalem meets you exactly where you are.
Top attractions and places to eat in Jerusalem
Al-Aqsa Mosque
A major Islamic holy site located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, revered as one of the holiest mosques in Islam. Travelers visit for its religious significance and historic architecture.
attraction · 4.8 rating
Old City of Jerusalem
Ancient part of the city with narrow, winding streets and alleyways filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims, including the Western Wall and Temple Mount.
landmark · 4.8 rating
Western Wall
The most sacred prayer site in Judaism, a surviving remnant of the Second Temple's retaining wall in the Old City. Travelers and pilgrims come to pray, place notes, and witness a profound spiritual site.
attraction · 4.7 rating
Yad Vashem
Israel's official memorial and museum to the victims of the Holocaust, featuring extensive exhibits, archives, and memorial spaces. A deeply moving site of remembrance and education.
attraction · 4.8 rating
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
One of Christianity's holiest sites, traditionally marking the location of Jesus's crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. It is a major pilgrimage destination housing chapels administered by several Christian denominations.
church · 4.5 rating
Kadosh Café Patisserie
Family-run cafe and patisserie open since 1967 known for its pastries, brunch dishes and coffee.
cafe · 4.2 rating
Cafe Rimon
Long-running kosher cafe near Ben Yehuda Street serving dairy dishes since 1953.
restaurant · 4.2 rating
Machneyuda
A famous, high-energy restaurant beside Mahane Yehuda Market known for inventive market-driven Israeli cuisine and a boisterous open kitchen. It is one of Jerusalem's flagship dining destinations.
restaurant · 4.3 rating
Focaccia Bar
Popular Israeli cafe chain known for wood-fired focaccia bread, pastas and brunch dishes.
restaurant · 3.9 rating
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The country's largest cultural institution, housing archaeology, fine art, Jewish heritage, and the Shrine of the Book. Travelers visit for its world-class encyclopedic collections.
attraction · 4.8 rating · 62 ILS
Ishtabach
A rustic eatery near Mahane Yehuda Market known for shamburak, a Kurdish stuffed pastry. Travelers come for hearty, distinctive Middle Eastern comfort food.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
Mount of Olives
Holy site east of Jerusalem associated with events in Jesus' life, including the Chapel of Ascension and Pater Noster Church.
church · 4.6 rating
Azura
An iconic family-run restaurant in the Mahane Yehuda market area, known for slow-cooked Sephardic and Turkish stews prepared on kerosene burners.
restaurant · 4.4 rating
Dormition Abbey - Hagia Maria
A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion traditionally marking the site where the Virgin Mary is said to have died. Visitors admire its Romanesque architecture and mosaic-decorated interior.
attraction · 4.5 rating
Piccolino
Italian trattoria near Kikar HaMusica known for its Friday Italian brunch, fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza.
restaurant · 4.4 rating