Jerusalem Bike Tour

Best Guided Bike Tour of Jerusalem

If you love to bike, then the Jerusalem bike tour is a must  for you.  Rated one of top five international bike tour companies by Treehugger and highly recommended by the latest edition of Lonely Planet, Eco-bike offers a series of guided bike tours throughout Israel - with high-quality bikes included. The Jerusalem bike tour regularly takes place on Saturdays, when the streets of Jerusalem quite still. Experience the unique weekend atmosphere of the Holy City, explore its narrow winding streets and allies, listen to the fascinating stories that form Jerusalem's impressive historic fabric and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding Judean Mountains.

EcoBike will supply you with high-quality, all-terrain bicycles, snacks and beverages to keep you replenished along the way, and just enough inside info from an experienced, English-speaking city guide to make your tour a lasting experience.

The four hour Eco-bike biking tour is in English and travels through Jerusalem to a number of historical and travels at an easy pace suitable for bikers of all level. Pricing includes high quality bikes and helmuts, water and a snack. Should you require a baby seat please let Eco-Bike know when you make your reservation. The tours are all professionally guide andan EMT accompanies the group.

Bike Jerusalem Itinerary*

Neighborhood of Nachlaot
The German Colony neighborhood
Sherover Promenade
Mishkanot Sha'nanim
Jaffa Gate (Old City)
The Russian Compound
and much more..

*There will be a 30 minute lunch break along the way

Travelujah members enjoy a 10% discount on all tours by EcoBike.

F.A.Q & Additional Info

Why Jerusalem?

Why Should I Tour by Bike?

Why on Saturday (Shabbat in Hebrew)?

For What Ages is the Tour Suited?

What is the Level of Difficulty?

Do you Offer any Bicycle Accessories?

When and Where Does the Tour Begin?

How Many People will be Joining the Tour?

How Much Does the Tour Cost?

What is Included in the Tour Price?

What is not Included in the Tour Price?

What Should I Bring?

Why Jerusalem?

As a sacred city to the three monotheistic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - Jerusalem is a truly magical and unique place. Many fall in love with her, others are overwhelmed by her zealous inhabitants, but none stay immune to her alluring nature; an amalgamation of rock, blood, and spirit that has been pulsating for thousands of years to a beat all of her own.

Why Should I Tour by Bike?

Pleasantly biking through its numerous neighborhoods, each with its own particular culture and style, listening to fascinating stories about Old Jerusalem, feeling the Holy City's mystical vibe come alive, is the only way to truly comprehend what Jerusalem, which usually eludes the site-seeing tourist, is all about. Moreover, while many of the city's streets and alleys are too narrow and tough to access by car (and finding parking is always a challenge), its vast size and hilly terrain make walking tours a rather difficult and time consuming experience. We consider biking to be the best form of transportation for those wishing to visit the city's many historic sites and tourist attractions within a short period of time.

Why on Saturday (Shabbat in Hebrew)?

On Saturday, Jerusalem undergoes an incredible transformation from Israel's vibrant capital to a lay-back, peaceful country village: Stores are closed, in many neighborhoods moving cars are a rarity, multitudes of people can be seen making their way to the local synagogues to take part in the weekend prayers, and the famous Sabbath atmosphere characteristic of Jerusalem descends upon the metropolis and encompasses all. In consequence, Saturday is the ideal day for bikers who wish to tour Jerusalem while encountering very little traffic.

For What Ages is the Tour Suited?

12-70 years of age

What is the Level of Difficulty?
Easy, An easy 5 Hour circular bike ride at a relaxed pace

Do you Offer any Bicycle Accessories?
Baby seats for bicycles are available!

When and Where Does the Tour Begin?
Tour dates vary and are dependant on number of participants.

Tours start at 8AM, at the parking lot at Sherover Promenade at Armon HaNatziv, Jerusalem.

How Many People will be Joining the Tour?
Tour is conditioned to a minimum of 10 bikers and a maximum of 20 bikers

How Much Does the Tour Cost?
The tour cost varies and is dependant on number of participants. Payment should be done in cash at the meeting point.

What is Included in the Tour Price?
1 custom-fitted, high-quality, all-terrain bike
1 bike helmet
1 bottle of 1.5L mineral water
A small snack, coffee\tea
4-5 hour tour of Jerusalem guided by one of our professional city guides
An emergency medical technician (EMT), who will accompany the group with a first aid kit Baby bicycle seats (should be requested when booking the tour)
* The EcoBike team will be equipped with the means to address any bicycle mechanical problem that may arise during the tour

What is not Included in the Tour Price?
Cost of lunch
Personal medical insurance

What Should I Bring?
Casual clothes, sport shoes, money for lunch, and suntan lotion

Testimonials from Eco-Bike

"Fantastic experience, Traveling by bike and seeing the back roads of Israel allowed me to experience the land, people, food and culture of Israel in an intimate way. I highly recommend the Israel Classic!" Scott Landgraf, USA

"Five months ago we - my wife and me, and our two almost-grown-up teenagers - discussed plans for a visit to Israel. We knew we wouldn't have much time, nonetheless we wished to take home an intensive impression of the country and its people. Having considered various options, we decided for a guided bike tour with EcoBike. Around Easter we met in the Galilee, for a 3 days biking tour between Nazareth and Kinnereth.

"The tour was great! Our expectations were more than fulfilled. Like illuminated by flashlight, we learned of the most relevant historical and present day aspects of this fascinating country: from Roman, Christian, Jewish as well as modern Israeli history to Arab culture and the successes of agricultural development. Following the footsteps of Jesus through an amazing landscape and fascinating natural reserves... Climbing Mount Tabor by bike: your soul opens up and you feel the mystic of that impressive place...

I cannot imagine better use of such short time. If you want to get a deep impression of Israel, ride a bike, up and down the hills, from Arab to Jewish to Tscherkessin villages, along orchards and orange groves, through secondary forests as well as pristine oak wood. With a most experienced and brilliant guide who designed the tours, guided us through nature and history, and made us understand the fascination and complexity of living in Israel. Not to forget the most delicious food in the Arab restaurants which we would never have found alone...Whoever wants to get the real experience of Israel: it's amazing history, people, nature: explore the country by pedalling.Israel by bike: that was a great adventure and left deep impression. Many thanks" Matthias, Bärbel, Miriam and David Klüglich, Germany

"Amir Rockman is not only a knowledgeable guide. He shares his enthusiasm, his knowledge and his friendship generously. Adventure travel with Amir, is to experience the world in the company of a skilled friend." Rabbi Bob Levy, Ann Arbor, MI, USA