Itamar Ben David - Israel VIP Tour Guide Live virtual tours of Israel
Live interactive online tours of Israel available now!
Itamar Ben David - Israel VIP Tour Guide Live virtual tours of Israel
Live interactive online tours of Israel available now!
LIVE ON-LOCATION TOURS! AMAZING TOURS FROM JERUSALEM
Shabbat Shalom Y'all from Jerusalem!
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
Let's welcome Shabbat (Saturday) together from my home in Jerusalem. We will start with a nice overview from my balcony overlooking south Jerusalem: The valley of Giants, the green line in Jerusalem until 1967, Beit Safafa- an Arab village at the end of my street. We will talk about Shabbat traditions and Shabbat table and I will show you what we are going to eat... yummy.
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
Shalom guys! Let's walk together in the beautiful and colorful maze of the old city. We will start at Jaffa gate and hear about the Ottoman fortifications, we will pay a little visit to the Armenian quarter - a proud nation with a fascinating history and colorful present- and briefly window shop over there. From there we will visit Zion Gate and the Jewish quarter and hear about the turbulent modern history of it and the archeological excavations that took place after 1967 and end with a spectacular view of the Western Wall and the Golden Dome. Fascinating!
The Southern Ramparts of the Old City!
From Jaffa Gate to the Western Wall through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters
The Southern Ramparts of the Old City!
Let's walk together on the southern walls of the Old City of Jerusalem from Jaffa Gate to The Western Wall and the Golden Dome, and talk about the Christian, Armenian and Jewish story of the city! On our way, we will see the Tower of David, the citadel of Jerusalem and possibly the place where Jesus was presented to Pilate, the Valley of Hinnom (the biblical hell), the new city that is expanding ever since 1860, the Armenian Quarter, Mount Zion, Dormition Church, The room of the Last Supper, Cephas House (yes - where Peter denied Jesus 3 times), the location of the Siloam Pool, the security barrier with the west bank and much more! We will finish with the majestic view of the Western Wall and the Golden Dome.
Jerusalem Old City!
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
The Southern Ramparts of the Old City!
Prepare to be amazed by the holiest city in the world - Jerusalem! On this Virtual trip we will walk in the Southern Part of the Old City inside and outside the walls from the Western Wall to the Kidron Valley. We will talk about faith, traditions, history, archeology, nature, politics, architecture, day to day life and much more... We will see the western wall, the archeological excavations, the southern steps and the Mount of Olives. We will connect to the ancient Abrahamic traditions that unite all of mankind. You are most welcome!
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
Forget about everything you have seen so far - Welcome to Mount Moriah! Let's visit the holiest place on earth: We will see the Western Wall from an unusual angle, Al-Aqsa mosque, the Golden Dome, and the Golden Gate (Gate of Mercy) where Jesus entered the city on multiple occasions. We will talk about the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions on the mountain and see the strong connection between the three Abrahamic faiths.
*We won't enter the buildings due to signal issues
The Easter Story Tour - from the Old City Walls!
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
The Temple Mount - The Cradle of Abrahamic Faiths
Let's walk the northern ramparts of the Old City of Jerusalem and learn about the Easter story in Jerusalem! On this tour we will talk about the last week of Jesus' earthly life in Jerusalem, and see from afar where the story took place! From the mount of olives to the temple mount, the Bethesda pools, from the church of Gethsemane to the Room of the Last supper and ultimately the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher - all of that can be seen from the Walls of the Old City! We will also talk about the Garden Tomb of General Gordon and about the Status Quo agreement between the Christians of the holy land. Fascinating!
more AMAZING TOURS FROM THE STREETS OF JERUSALEM
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
Just when you think Jerusalem can't possibly be more beautiful... There comes Ein Karem! Join me at one of the hidden gems of the city and walk Ein Karem with me. We will talk about the history of the village and the new testament stories in it (according to Luke): The Birthplace of John the Baptist, the visit Mary paid to Elizabeth, the place where baby John was saved during the massacre of the innocents, and more. We will hear about brave women from Mary and Elizabeth to a Russian princess and a Jewish holocaust survivor and we will enjoy the amazing views, nature alleyways, and churches all around. *We won't enter the churches- most of them are closed due to Covid and the signal is very limited.
The Security Barrier Between Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
On this tour, I want to take you to the unpleasant parts of Jerusalem. We will talk about the events that led to the construction of the security barrier, almost 20 years ago, and about the ongoing public discourse within the Israeli society about the future of the West Bank. My plan is to show you the City of Bethlehem from the Jewish neighborhood of Gilo and from there I will take you with my car(!!!) to Rachel's Tomb (yes, biblical Rachel, the wife of Jacob) where you can see the massive wall that was built since the 2nd Intifada. I can't promise you'll be inspired, but it will for sure be an interesting tour.
Disclaimer: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is extremely complicated, detailed and nuanced and clearly raises a lot of emotions too. The purpose of the tour is to expose our virtual travelers to modern realities from the Israeli standpoint. The ability to create a real discussion in this medium is very limited, also note that in parts of the tour the guide will be driving and won't be able to read the chat. If you decide to take the tour please be respectful of other participants and the guide.
From East to West Jerusalem
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist and the Home of Brave Women
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
Shalom everyone! Prepare to be amazed by the holiest city in the world - Jerusalem! On this Virtual trip, we will walk from the wonderful viewpoint of the Old City walls at Mishkanot neighborhood to the busy streets of the German colony. We will talk about faith, traditions, history, archaeology, nature, politics, day to day life, and much more... We will see how many nationalities are involved in this beautiful mosaic of Jerusalem and how despite the hard conflicts this city stands as a spiritual capital for all of mankind.
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
Join a tour to the amazing site and viewpoint - The Tomb of Prophet Samuel. We will see a crusaders' church the turned into a mosque and within it - a small synagogue. We will see an ancient village from the days of the Maccabees 2200 years ago, we will see and hear about the crusaders and their masons, we will enjoy the panoramic view of Jerusalem and the west bank and hear about the wars and battles that took place here and we will talk about Hanna and her famous son the prophet Samuel - the man that anointed the kings of Israel - Saul and David.
"Games of Thrones" The Jerusalem Version
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
"Games of Thrones" The Jerusalem Version
During the 19th Century, as the Ottoman Empire weakened, more and more European empires and countries tried to get a little piece of Jerusalem to increase their influence in the region. The Nevi'im Street (Hebrew for "The Prophets st") is the perfect place to learn about this amazing chapter in the history of Jerusalem. We will see some of these interesting compounds: French, Russian, British, German, Italian, Polish, Romanian, American, Swede, and even Ethiopian one... all within walking distance from each other.
Machne Yehuda Market – Prepare to drool…
The Tomb of Prophet Samuel - The Abrahamic Matryoshka (Russian Doll)
"Games of Thrones" The Jerusalem Version
Mahane Yehuda Market is the biggest and the most diverse food market in Israel. Let's see how this market started in the 19th century, explore its colors and flavors, and learn about the countries of origin of the Jewish merchants and vendors that established the market. Do yourself a favor and make sure you have something to eat at home...
MORE AMAZING TOURS FROM THE STREETS OF JERUSALEM
From the Israeli Parliament to the Valley of the Cross
From the Israeli Parliament to the Valley of the Cross
From the Israeli Parliament to the Valley of the Cross
Let's take a nice afternoon walk in Givat Ram area, the Israeli government complex, and the beautiful strip of parks and museums. We will visit the Rose Garden and see the Knesset's Menorah, we will walk through Sacher park to the viewpoint of the Valley of the Cross and the Georgian-Orthodox medieval monastery of the cross, the home of the famous Georgian poet - Shota Rustaveli, and we will finish next to Israel Museum and the shrine of the book and talk about the Dead Sea Scrolls.
*We won't be entering any of the buildings.
Who are the Ultra Orthodox Jews? (The "Shtisel" Tour)
From the Israeli Parliament to the Valley of the Cross
From the Israeli Parliament to the Valley of the Cross
Let's Walk Together in the main street of "Malkhei Yisra'el" The Kings of Israel Street, which is the heart of the Ultra-Orthodox area in Jerusalem. We will talk about this segregating society, its origin and ideology, its approach to the modern state of Israel and its place in Israeli politics, its day to day life and customs, its garments and consumerism, and what we can learn from their ways of communication, the "Pashkevil". More than just black and white... Join me!
Spring 2021
Yetziat Mitzraim - The Exodus
Yetziat Mitzraim - The Exodus
Yetziat Mitzraim - The Exodus
On this virtual tour, we will explore the years of Israel in the desert. based on the biblical narration and the historical and archeological knowledge we will walk through the Sinai Peninsula, receive the Torah, fight the Amalekites, eat some quail and manna and say goodbye to Moses on Mount NeMountbo. The perfect tour just before Passover!
Easter Tour
Yetziat Mitzraim - The Exodus
Yetziat Mitzraim - The Exodus
We will traverse the final week of Jesus' earthly life from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his crucifixion on Friday and resurrection Sunday. We will tour Jerusalem virtually and walk in Jesus' steps: From the Mount of Olives to the Temple Mount, from Bethany to the room of the last supper, From Gethsemane to Caiaphas house and to the Praetorium to be Judged by Pilate and ultimately along the Via Dolorosa to the Calvary. We will pray together at the Tomb of Christ, Experience the story that changed the world, and learn about the deep connection of the Old and the New Testament. Don't stay alone because of Covid! Join our community of Virtual Travelers and visit the Holy Land on the greatest day of the year.
Itamar Ben David in the media and press
Jerusalem Post about the Virtual Tourism in Israel
israel21c article about Virtual Tourism in Israel
Ynet Interview about virtual tours under Lockdown (Hebrew)
Haaretz story about my live virtual tours
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At i24 NEWS about the 53rd Jerusalem Day
At IL-TV about Jerusalem Syndrome
YNET story about my live virtual tours (Hebrew)
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103FM Interview about virtual tours under Lockdown (Hebrew)
Article about Arabic Speakers in YBZ (Hebrew)
MY Live VIRTUAL Tours Series
Tanach - Old Testament
Tanach - Old Testament
Tanach - Old Testament
Four tours on Zoom about the First Temple Period:
1. Genesis- Beresheet: The Forefathers
2. A new nation under Joshua
3. Samuel and the emergence of the Kingdom
4. King David- A shepherd and a messiah
Walking with Jesus
Tanach - Old Testament
Tanach - Old Testament
Four tours on Zoom that will expose you to the Old and New Testament and the historical context of the Roman Era:
1. Temple Mount
2. The Galilee
3. Caesarea
4. Jesus last week in Jerusalem
Rome in Judea
Tanach - Old Testament
Jerusalem Old City!
Five tours on Zoom about the Roman Empire in Judea and the lost of the Jewish independence:
1. Caesarea
2. Roman Jerusalem and the Great Revolt
3. Masada
4. The Jews strike back: Bar Kokhba Revolt
5. Jews in the province of Palestine
Jerusalem Old City!
Islam and middle east history
Jerusalem Old City!
Six tours in the old city of Jerusalem! so much to see...
1. Temple Mount
2. The Western Wall and the City Of David
3. The Mount of Olives
4. Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Armenian Quarter
5. The Jewish Quarter and Mount Zion
6. The Muslim Quarter
Islam and middle east history
Islam and middle east history
Islam and middle east history
Four tours about Islam and Muslims in Israel- Faith, traditions and politics:
1. The Temple Mount and the Muslim Quarter in Jerusalem
2. Haifa: Between Radicalism and Pacifism
3. Who are the Palestinians? Identity, Political views and documents
4. Different Loyalties: Beduins and Druze
Geopolitics
Islam and middle east history
Islam and middle east history
Four tours to four fronts...
1. The West Bank and Gaza
2. East Jerusalem
3. Lebanon and Iran
4. The Golan, Syria and Iran
The Israeli Society
The Arab Israeli Conflict
The Arab Israeli Conflict
Four meetings about the Israeli society: How come Jews from 100 different counties and Arabs from various groups can still have some harmony in a conflicted area?
1. Jews- left and Right
2. Jews- Religious groups and orientations
3. Arab Israelis and Palestinians- Different groups and Views
4. The Future of Israel: What is the Israeli consensus?
The Arab Israeli Conflict
The Arab Israeli Conflict
The Arab Israeli Conflict
Four meetings about the Arab Israeli conflict:
1. 1882-1948 - Zionism under the Ottoman and The British Empires
2. 1948 - The Independence War and its aftermath
3. 1967 - The Six Days War and its aftermath
4. 2000 - The Second Intifada and the conflict today
Antisemitism
The Arab Israeli Conflict
Antisemitism
Four meetings about the roots of Antisemitism and its expressions in history
1. Caesarea and Pagan Antisemitism
2. Jerusalem and Christian Antisemitism
3. Jerusalm and Muslim Antisemitism
4. From Europe to Jaffa and Akko: Modern Antisemitism 1800-2020
brand New! Travel and Cook via zoom!
What?! What?! What?!
A fun new way to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers: a lovley combination between tours in Israel and tastes of its amazing flavors.
How does it work? Itamar will take you to a tour in the spirit of the event you wish to celebrate and Chef Yohanan Lambiase will teach you how to cook the best Israeli food ever!
You will get the list of ingredients and the recipe and you can cook with us on a live session on Zoom!
What's in the picture?
Our Travel and Cook via Zoom pilot was a success! In the spirit of Shavuot (the Jewish Pentecost) Our Chefs Yohanan and his daughter Chana Bracha made excellent dairy dishes and shared with us their knowledge and insights about the connection between food, culture and religion. We learned how to make super delicious cherries salad, cheese tart and for desert rose petals malabi.
I had the honor to guide in the footsteps of King David- that was born and passed away on Shavuot. We couldn’t do any of that without Adi and Keren Ben-Dan what a pleasure!
For more awesome travel and cool sessions - give us a call!
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I offer amazing live interactive online tours of Israel via Zoom!
Online Tour to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem - The Abrahamic Faiths
Amazing digital tour to the holiest place on earth- the Temple Mount! We will hear all about the traditions at the bridge between heaven and Earth and learn about the cradle of Monotheism.
Online Tour to the Jewish Quarter and the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Book an online tour to the Jewish Quarter and the Western Wall and learn about Judaism.
New: Live virtual Bar Mitzvah Tour!!!
Had to cancel your Bar Mitzvah event? don't worry! let's meet up for one hour on zoom and enrich your Bar Mitzvah event in these difficult times.
Online Tour to the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Learn about the cradle of Christianity online with a live private guide
Online Tour to the Western Wall and the City of David in Jerusalem
Online visit to one of the Must -see sights in Israel: The Ancient part of Jerusalem from 3500 years ago.
Online Tour to the Western wall Tunnels and Davidson center
Online visit to one of the Must -see sights in Israel: The most beautiful remains of the Second Temple period.
Tour to Mount Zion - The room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of David
Learn with me about Shavuot and the Pentecost.
Ein Karem - The Village of John the Baptist
At the south-west corner of modern Jerusalem, there is a picturesque neighbourhood of Ein Karem. Together we will visit the churches and learn about the fascinating stories and traditions and see how a Jewish village became the 4th holiest place in Israel for Christians than a muslim village and today a jewish culturly vibrant neighbourhood.
Online Tour to the Muslim Quarter and the Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem
Digital tour to the third holiest city for Muslims. We will learn about Islamic traditions and commandments.
Online tour to Tel Aviv - Jaffa!
The non-stop city of Tel Aviv and ancient Jaffa is a remarkable combination of history, art and culture, the capital of Israeli innovation and the Zionist movement- come with me to a fascinating tour of this vibrant city!
Online visit to the Lowest place on Earth - The Dead Sea!
I think after Jerusalem the Dead Sea is my favorite place in Israel. Please join me to this adventure! We can visit the Jordan river, Qumran, The Dead Sea, Ein Gedi nature reserve and ancient synagogue, Masada, hidden monasteries, and much more!
Masada!
Masada is one of the top sites in Israel and the most epic stories in Jewish history: A desert fortress built by King Herod that turned to be the last stronghold of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire. Recent archeological finds and interpretations reveal to us the last thoughts of the Jewish warriors in a desperate battle.
Online tour on the Coastline of Israel!
So many options... You can choose few of the most remarkable landmarks of Israel: Caesarea, Haifa and the Bahaii Gardens, and ancient Akko - the capital of the crusaders.
Caesarea - Rome the West and the Jews
The clash of civilization that happened in Caesarea 2000 years ago deeply affected the entire western world. Join me and learn all about this amazing site and its history!
Online Jewish heritage Tour to the Galilee!
From the ancient synagogues of Tiberias and Meron to the ones in Tzfat, form Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Shimon to Ha-Ari - we will cover the history of the Jews in the Galilee after the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and all the way to the glorious days of Kabbalah. We will also see how the spitrual development affected modern Israel!
Online Christian Tour to the Galilee!
We can walk in the footsteps of Jesus in the Galilee: Nazareth, Capernaum, Cana, Caesarea Philippi, Mount Tabor The Sea of Galilee, Magdala and so much more!
online tour about the Geopolitics of the Golan Heights
Just look at the picture - there is so much to explain! We will talk about the Border with Syria, the situation in Syria and the status of the Golan area.
Online visit to Genesis land - The South of Israel
let's explore the magnificent Negev desert, more than half the country. We will learn about the nomadic beduin tribes and visit the Tomb of Ben Gurion!
Special Online Tour for Jerusalem Day to the Tomb of Prophet Samuel!
It happened that Jerusalem was Liberated in the Six Days War in 1967 on the Memorial Day of Prophet Samuel. What is the Connection Between the two? Join me for an intense hour that will combine Bible, History, Archeology and spiritual teacings!
The Biblical Heroes of Judea!
Join me for a fascinating trip to the Judean mountains and to the four biblical heroes that fought here from Independence until the exile: Joshua at Ayalon valley, Samson at Sorek Valley, David at the Valley of Elah and Hezekiah at Lachish...
Hebron - The Capital of the tribe of Judah
Let's visit the Tomb of the forefathers (The cave of the Patriarchs) and the Capital of King David for seven years. We will learn about the Fascinating stories, traditions and Archeology of one of the holiest cities for Jews in israel.
Special Online tour to Herodium - the Tomb of King Herod the Great!
Together we will learn who is King Herod what was his bigraphy and ambition and how come his monumental tomb became the headquarter of the Jewish revolt against the Romans (Bar Kokhba Revolt). What a Story!
Israeli Grafitti
Let's check the Local street art! Language, culture, colors, gender and polical criticism... fun exposure to the world of Israeli discourse.
Israeli Innovation - Tradition and creativity
In this Zoom meeting, we will learn about the Israeli innovation and What are the roots of this creativity...
From the Messiah to Superman! Salvation in Popular Art
A lot of our popular art is based on biblical stories and teachings. We will learn about the connections between Matrix, Lord of the Rings, Superman and others to the High Priest, King David and Jesus.
Who are the Yemenit Jews?
Join me for an online tour about the Yemenite Jews in Jerusalem. we will learn about their traditions immigration to Israel since the 19th century and their songs!
Who are the Spanish Jews (Sephardic)?
About half of the Israeli Jews came from Muslim countries, many of them are descendants of the Jews that were expelled from Spain in the 15th century. Their amazing history as the Pirates of the Caribbean, Merchants in Europe, and the Ottoman Empire and Kabbalists in Tzfat is one of the most unknown and epic stories to Hertzel the Visionary man of modern Israel (yes he is also Sephardic).
50 shades of black! Who are the Ultra Orthodox Jews (Kharedi)?
About one million Israelis and one million American-Jews are Ultra-Orthodox. Who are they? Where are they coming from? What is their religious perception and ideology? What are their thoughts about Israel, Zionism, Secularism and Non-Jews? join me to a unique journey into the most diveresd group among jews.
Online activity for children for Israel's Independance day!
On this activity, we will learn about the long way the people of Israel has gone from exile to independence - the Zionist movement and the most prominent pioneers that where involved in it.
Special Online Tour about Bats and Coronavirus
Online tour to the Bat caves and to the world of bats! You will fall in love with the creatures that spreaded Coronavirus
Lectures, Workshops and online content
Crusaders Workshop online
Join me for a workshop about this fascinating and influential moment in History - the Crusaders invasion to the middle east. We will see how the past echoes the modern politics of the region.
Geopolitical Workshop Online
If you want to learn about the Geopolitics of the Middle East, the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict give me a call!
Islam 101 online
Special for Ramadan - come and learn with me about Islam: Religion, History, and Ideology.
Middle East History
Understanding the History of the Middle East is the key to answer so many questions of current events and the world's politics. Between tradition and modernity, Identity and meaning, universal and particular values, nationalism and imperialism- we will understand how this important area shaped the world as we know it.
Islam in the West
Special for Ramadan - Islamic minorities in the west aren't a new thing. What are the challenges and opportunities of their existence in the 21st century?
Customized Online Hiking and sightseeing- including Israel Trail!
Give me a call and let me know where do you want to go!
Speak to an Israeli Free Style!!! my favorite way to go...
If you want to talk to a spicy hardcore Israeli about all aspects of Israeli life: Politics, Society, Judaism, Culture, Army service, Technology, and much much more- let's talk!
Check my self guided tour to the Temple Mount!
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