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mweiner Dec 15th, 2009 09:17 AM

Saturday in Jerusalem
 
What to do on Saturday in Jerusalem? Is it possible to still do tours? is anything open?

AlexA Dec 16th, 2009 10:28 AM

There are certainly some restaurants open in Jerusalem on Saturdays(more than there were a few years ago) but still not that many. I found that even some very casual places were extremely crowded and required reservations. Of course, there's also no public transportation, so depending on where you are staying, it might be easy or hard to find things to do. I assume you will not have a car? If so, the obvious thing might be to get out of town :)

sandi Dec 16th, 2009 02:59 PM

You might be able to do a walking tour. Otherwise, not much doing... it's the Day of rest for most of the population here.

mbgg Dec 16th, 2009 11:56 PM

The Old City Christian and Muslim quaters are open.
The Israel Museum is open:
http://www.english.imjnet.org.il/htm...3185&bsp=12790
You have to check each site for their opening hours.

mawengekubwa Dec 19th, 2009 06:28 AM

The Muslim quarter has plenty of food places open and if you like falafel, you're in luck!!!

mweiner Dec 24th, 2009 06:41 PM

Thanks everyone! some good tips. also found tours to the Dead Sea and Masada go on Saturday. Think we will do that!

tinydancer Dec 24th, 2009 10:45 PM

And try to be near Ben Yehuda in the evening as it gets VERY lively indeed!


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