Leah's Fun and Inspiring Tours in and Around Jerusalem 

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*IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ TO THE END*

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FEES AND PAYMENT

• Guiding fees are for tours booked as of December 15, 2023. *Fees listed above do not include entrance fees (generally minimal), driver fees (if any), or meals.  All fees are detailed in advance. 

• Guiding fees listed here are discounted rates for your group, not per person.

• A group is up to 10 adults or one family (with children under age 12).

• There is an additional 100 shekel fee for peak season holiday weeks.

• I offer a 75 shekel discount if the tour is for an individual traveler. 

• Guiding fees are quoted in Shekels (ILS or NIS). USD amounts are listed only to give a general sense of the amount, but the exact shekel/dollar rate fluctuates frequently.

• Payment is due by the end of the tour in Shekels cash or by credit card on a secure app on my phone. If the tour is for a group of colleagues where more than 2 people are sharing the cost of the tour, payment is in cash only and exact change is requested. 

• There is no deposit required for Embassy tours, and no cancellation fees in the event of unexpected restrictions on visiting the area for government employees of your country. I provide receipts that are VAT exempt because I have the status of a small business.

• Please note: Drivers generally accept payment in cash only. Some sites with small entrance fees such as 5-10 shekels pp will only accept payment in cash as well. 

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TEMPLE MOUNT

Tours do not include a guided tour of the Temple Mount. We will see the Dome of the Rock/Temple Mount from various vantage points which enable us to see and learn alot. If you would like to go up to the Temple Mount, ask me for more information. 

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MOUNT OF OLIVES

Many visitors are very happy they have chosen to go up to the top of the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of Jerusalem and the meaningful and fascinating sites to visit there. Although it's just behind the Old City, it's necessary to go with a driver. For various safety and logistical reasons, it's not possible to go with your own car. I go with local professional drivers who are experts at navigating the complex roads of the Mount of Olives. I can also connect you to an excellent driver for a half day visit to Bethlehem. I offer this as a free service, payment goes directly to the driver. 

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TOURS WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12

I provide games and prizes throughout the tour to engage young visitors in the content of the tour. Its ideal to keep the group to the immediate family (plus perhaps a few adult relatives), rather than a tour for two families or a tour of children and/or many adults. This way, I can give the children extra attention and age-appropriate explanations, and everyone has a good time. Let me know children's ages so I can bring the right games. If two families with young children feel it would work well to tour together, it's possible to do a tour for both for an additional fee of 125 shekels for the additional family. 

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If the group starts late or takes longer than planned for breaks, we might not see everything planned. When possible, I am happy to give a few extra minutes to finish the route, at no additional charge, because it's hard for me to know exactly how long visiting each site will take due to many variables. Drivers, however, generally do charge for each additional 15 minutes.

 

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MOBILITY

An Old City tour generally involves a lot of walking and stairs. Let me know if anyone has limitations on mobility and I can suggest options for a more accessible Jerusalem tour.

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OLD CITY SHOPS

Time permitting, and if you are interested, it can be nice to introduce you to some shop owners in the different quarters because it is a wonderful way to meet residents of the old city, many of whom have fascinating family stories about their connections to Jerusalem. I do not take commissions from stores, and I try to encourage the shop owners to give you their best prices. However, it's still worthwhile to bargain with them a little beyond their initial price quote. 

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