5/5 - Excellent
Get there before 11 AM






Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Get there before 11 AM
We purchased two items after our visit, and we just saw that the vendor charged us $300 USD, vice 300 shekels. So we have disputed this.
Constantly jammed with pilgrims. Long waits for access to holiest sites. Best seen with a tour guide.
Although I'm glad I visited Bethlehem, my experience at the Church of the Nativity was somewhat disappointing. When I arrived, there was an hour wait just to go inside the inner sanctuary. I didn't feel like waiting, so I just took some pictures standing in front of the sanctuary and walked around the courtyard. The most disappointing part was that you have to pay to use the bathroom!
Don't let tour guide take you to eat in this area or take you to souvenir shops. Too expensive.
Explore the great outdoors at Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, a lovely green space in Bethlehem. Discover the area's desert landscape and cathedral.
You can learn about the history of Bethlehem with a stop at Manger Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
You can learn about the history of Bethlehem with a visit to Church of St. Catherine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
You can find out about the history of Bethlehem with a trip to Mosque of Omar. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
Learn about the local history of Bethlehem when you spend time at Milk Grotto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.
You can study the exhibits at Bethlehem Folklore Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bethlehem. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.







