Day Guided Tours In Hebron, West Bank: There is so much to see in the city of Hebron and the surrounding areas, and such a rich cultural heritage to explore. For this reason, the Excellence Center runs flexible day tours for all; families, solo travellers, visitors to Palestine and Israel and indeed anyone interested in gaining a deeper insight into the city of Hebron.
Our Hebron day tour features an amazing variety of sights and landmarks within Hebron. Our guided tours allow you to visit the old city of Hebron, gain an insight into the human rights situation, spend time with some of our Palestinian friends and eat local Palestinian food. For anyone interested in gaining a fuller understanding of what life is like for ordinary Palestinian citizens, this is the perfect tour for you.
A Wide Variety of Day Tours in Hebron
Here at the Excellence Center we offer a wide variety of day tours in Hebron, from the one day introductory tour to our religiously-themed or culinary tours, and much more. Our popular one day tours take in the many sights considered sacred by the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths in this holy city.
When taking your tour of Hebron, the Excellence Center will of course be able to offer recommendations based on local expertise; where to buy gifts, the best local Palestinian food and drink and other shopping tips. The Excellence Center has the expertise and willingness to tailor a tour to your liking.
We understand that visitors to Israel and Palestine may sometimes need to squeeze as much as possible into the time available to them. Whether you are a volunteer at our center or an inquisitive traveller, the Excellence Center in Hebron is primed to give you the quintessential Hebron experience. Our team in Hebron is standing by to help make your visit to Hebron simply unforgettable.
Private Tours
Book the Hebron Day Tour as a private tour for yourself, your family or a group of any size in order to enjoy a particularly personalized experience.
Why Take Our Guided Tour?
- See the beautiful and historical city of Hebron and all of its landmarks
- Meet native Palestinians and share in their culture
- Witness first hand the political situation and the tense interface between areas of the city under Israeli or Palestinian control
- Visit areas of religious significance to the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths, including the Cave of the Patriarchs (where the Tomb of Abraham is situated) and the Masjid-e-Khalil Mosque
- Enjoy the expertise of our local Palestinian guides
- Overnight accommodation and further trips (to refugee camps, for example) can be arranged if desired
All of our day tours are flexible and can be altered to fit your personal interests and requirements.
Why Book With The Excellence Center?
The Excellence Center has been providing high quality, personalised day tours of Hebron since 2011.
In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas” Community Choice Award in acknowledgement of our impact on the community of travellers around the world. The Excellence Center has received consistently high ratings from many travel organisations.
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Hebron Tour Details
Days on which tours are run | Any day of the week (Flexible) |
Length and duration of tour | From 3-8 hours |
Time of tour | Morning and/or Afternoon (must be booked in advance) |
Type of tour | Private Tours Small Group Tours Day tours Family tours |
Languages spoken | English, German and French |
Meeting place | The Excellence Center in Hebron (unless informed otherwise) |
Options for overnight accommodation | With a Palestinian host family, in our male dormitory or in a hostel or hotel in Hebron |
Price of tour | €50 – €100 ($55 – $110), depending on the duration of the tour |
Meal options | Lunch or breakfast are not included in the price but can be arranged. Food can also be provided at the Excellence Center or by a Palestinian host family in Hebron |
Contact details Customize your Hebron Day | Rafat@excellencenter.org Whatsapp:+972599479880 |
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Customized Hebron Day Tour
Customize your Hebron Day Tour to create a unique experience for yourself, your family or a group of any size.
Tours Highlights:
- Get a unique perspective from a tour which visits both the Israeli and Palestinian sides of Hebron.
- Tour Al Shuhada Street and other historical areas of Hebron.
- Visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the major Islamic sites of Hebron
- Speak with Palestinians who live in this divided city
- Gain an insight into the complex political and human rights situation of the city
- Experience the culture of the city with the help of our knowledgeable guides
A Great Flexibility In Our Day Tours
Unlike formal tour operators, the day tours of the Excellence Center are very flexible – the staff can tailor a tour to suit your own interests and schedule so that you can get to see whatever you want at a time that suits you. We at the Excellence Center can design a tour to suit all travel plans.
Hebron’s Unique Political Reality
To say that Hebron is a politically and religiously charged city is quite frankly an understatement. This ancient and sacred urban area has been the site of numerous acts of violence over its many years, including protests and resistance to the current occupation.
Seeing Hebron from both sides, and in all its complexity, is an excellent way of gaining a deeper understanding of the reality of the situation as it affects both Israelis and Palestinians.
Tour Hebron 1 And 2
A tour of Hebron with the Excellence Center is a unique way to see the sites in H1 and H2 (the areas controlled by Israel and Palestine), and witness how the dual political narratives are framed, while being guided by an organization that has been working with the Hebron community for many years.
Sites Visited During The Tour
- The Old City of Hebron – which has suffered greatly under the Israeli occupation
- The thriving market in H1
- The Tomb of Abraham – now divided into a mosque and a synagogue which are considered extremely holy by both Jews and Muslims
- The famous Shuhada Street – now almost deserted due to the Israeli occupation
- The Jewish settlements in Hebron – Tel Rumeida and Kiryat Arba in particular
- An optional visit to a refugee camp in or around Hebron
Opportunities To Meet And Engage With Palestinians
Our guided tours of Hebron are not just directed at the famous sites, however. You will also have opportunities to meet and engage with Palestinian residents in order to get to know the people and the human situations behind the headlines.
Given the unique setting of Hebron, you may also find yourself at times talking to a settler. No matter what your own opinion may be, these tours are an excellent opportunity to witness the various narratives on display as well as meeting the people who live them.
Get To Know The Palestinian Point Of View
The Excellence Center has deep connections to the community in Hebron and its surrounding villages, meaning that participants on our tours may have the opportunity to talk to city and village residents alike. This is an excellent way to learn about the multi-faceted layers of Palestinian society and culture in and around Hebron.
Book Your Tour In Hebron With Us
We at the Excellence Center can offer private and small group guided tours on a day and at a time that suits you best. Our Team can also pick up and drop off at locations around the Hebron area based on your desired tour duration.
Just get in touch with us, tell us what you’re hoping to see and do, and we will take it from there.
Questions About The Tours In Hebron
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Rafat@excellencenter.org. Please write ‘Tours in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine‘ as a subject line and we should be able to respond to your query within three working days.
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