Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour

Introduction to Jerusalem and geography of Israel and Palestine. What does the sign at the entrance to the Old City tell us about how ruling powers assert their claims over space?

Notice signage commemorating the Armenian genocide and discuss. Learn about Armenian history and identity in Jerusalem, and where this community fits on such a diverse religious and political landscape.

Visit the Roman Cardo and understand the Israeli narrative linking Jewish life today to Jerusalem during previous historical epochs. What lies beneath the surface of this excavation, and which layers were removed to reach the current configuration?

Stop above the church at a rooftop looking towards East Jerusalem - review Jerusalem's borders and major landmarks

Understand significance of this site in Christian tradition, and in Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Visit major sites within church itself.

Walk through Muslim Quarter and learn about various communities in the Old City, links to Muslim world, and current tensions.

Conclude near the 5th Station of the Cross and Austrian Hospice. Final guide reflections and time for Q&A.

After passing through Wadi Road, enter Western Wall/Al Buraq square. Learn about the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the millennia-old tradition of Jewish pilgrimage to stand beside its remains. Hear also about "Al Buraq," and the Islamic story of Muhammed's flight to Jerusalem. What did this open complex look like before and after it was captured by Israel more than 50 years ago?

Ascend to the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary complex and understand the historic importance of this site for three religions. View the magnificently tiled Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque. Why is this platform such flash point in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?