Historic sites & tours

Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Davidson Center

הגן הארכיאולוגי - מרכז דוידסון

Old City - Dung Gate, beside the Western Wall

The excavated area along the southern and western walls of the Temple Mount - Herodian street, the pilgrim steps, ritual baths and the toppled stones of 70 CE - with an indoor exhibition centre. Run by the Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter.

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Address: Dung Gate, Old City, Jerusalem שער האשפות, העיר העתיקה, ירושלים
Phone: 02-6265906
Hours: Winter Sun-Thu 09:00-17:00, Fri 09:00-14:00; summer Sun-Thu 09:00-19:00, Fri 09:00-15:00; closed Shabbat. Last entry 40 minutes before closing.
Website: travelrova.co.il
Price: ₪
Last checked: 2026-09

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Tickets

Adult ₪34 Child ₪18

₪34 adult; ₪18 for child 5-18, soldier or pensioner. A separate 'Awakening the Past' Second Temple virtual-reality experience is sold at the centre. The City of David also sells a combined ticket pairing the Davidson Center with the Pool of Siloam.

Discounts

₪18 for children 5-18, soldiers and pensioners. Guided-tour and group rates are handled by the Jewish Quarter company on *4987.

Parking

Nearest is the small Dung Gate / Kotel paid lot. Otherwise Mamilla underground (first hour free) or Karta by Jaffa Gate, then 15-20 minutes on foot; the Jewish Quarter lot inside Jaffa Gate is paid and limited. Private cars cannot enter through Jaffa Gate 09:00-18:00.

Getting there

Buses 1 and 3 from the Central Bus Station to the Kotel; circular line 38 serves the Jewish Quarter. Light rail to City Hall then 10-15 minutes on foot.

How long to allow1-1.5 hours AgesGood from about age 8. Uneven ancient paving, exposed steps and long stretches with no shade. Indoor or outdoorIndoor and outdoor On Shabbat and chagimClosed Best time to goGo early or late in summer - the excavation is open stone with almost no shade. Spring and autumn are ideal. AccessibilityLargely not accessible: the site is an active archaeological excavation with many steps and uneven stone, and the operator states it is unsuitable for visitors with walking difficulties.

Insider tips

Enter beside Dung Gate, a two-minute walk from the Western Wall plaza.
Last admission is 40 minutes before closing, and Friday closing is early.
Ask about the 'Awakening the Past' VR experience when you buy - it is a separate ticket.
Wear proper shoes: the Herodian street and pilgrim steps are uneven ancient stone.

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