Armenian Quarter Walking Tour, Jerusalem

Armenian Quarter Walking Tour (Self Guided), Jerusalem

Smaller and quieter than the Old City's other three quarters, the Armenian quarter contains a series of winding cobblestoned streets and alleyways teeming with people, shops, coffee stands, ceramic workshops and hookah bars. A city in miniature with distinct language, alphabet and culture, it has been in place since the 4th century, when Armenia adopted Christianity as a national religion.

Accessible through the Jaffa and Zion gates, its star attractions include the Tower of David – one of the city’s most interesting historic sights, home to a spectacular sound and light show in the evening; the captivating St. James Cathedral and its amazing choir; and what is considered to be the first church after Jesus’s resurrection – St Mark’s. At the quarter’s southern end, the Zion Gate, built by Suleiman the Magnificent’s engineers, provides access to neighboring Mount Zion.

In between these sights, make sure to stop by the open Arabic bazaar at David Street, the elegant Neo-Gothic Christ Church (oldest Protestant building in the Middle East!), and the Armenian Museum, whose most powerful exhibit depicts the nation’s genocide in Turkey during World War I.

As with the other quarters, a visit to the Armenian quarter is a must, so take this self-guided tour to walk your way through!

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Shmuliko.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Armenian Quarter Walking Tour
Guide Location: Israel » Jerusalem (See other walking tours in Jerusalem)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Jerusalem?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Jerusalem Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Jerusalem?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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