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HolyPass: The key to Jerusalem’s Old City

New smartcard helps visitors save on Jerusalem Museums and Attractions

Ynetnews
Published: 01.01.08, 17:09 / Israel Travel

Beginning December 2007, tourists to the Old City of Jerusalem can enjoy discounted access to local attractions and museums.

 

Thanks to the HolyPass smartcard, visitors to Jerusalem destinations can save on admission to ancient Jerusalem attractions, as well as receiving various benefits and discounts at area restaurants and shops.

 

With HolyPass, families and groups save up to 25% on admission to Old City attractions. Discounted access is available at a choice of five attractions, two ‘major’ sites and three additional ones.

 

Major sites include: City of David National Park, Jerusalem Archaeological Park-Davidson Center, Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem, Burnt House of Kathros, Temple Institute and Generations Center.


Jerusalem in all its glory. Photo: Ron Peled

 

Additional sites are: Four Sephardi Synagogues, Ariel Center for Jerusalem in the First Temple Period, Emek Tsurim Archaeological Experience, Roman Plaza, Ramparts Walk, Herodian Quarter – Wohl Museum of Archaeology, Old Yishuv Court Museum, Zedekiah’s Cave, “Alone on the Ramparts” Exhibition.

 

Additional HolyPass Discounts and Privileges include:

  •  Night time Western Wall Tunnel tour for individual pass holders with just two days advance reservation (compared to weeks without HolyPass)
  •  Discount on Jerusalem City Tour Route 99 double-decker bus
  •  10% discount on Segway Peace Forest Experience tickets
  •  10-15% discount at selected Jewish Quarter cafes and restaurants
  • Up to 10% discounts and Jewish Quarter and Cardo shops

 

Jerusalem’s Old City draws 10 million visits each year, and in recent years has been experiencing renewed vitality.

 

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For a price of NIS99 ($25) for adults and NIS50 ($13) for children, HolyPass holders also receive free local maps, travel guide and online tour planning support.

 

HolyPass’ website, www.holypass.co.il offers travelers information on free tours, printable maps, useful links and more.

 

HolyPass can be purchased at participating tourist sites, hotels, Jewish Quarter shops and through travel agents. Passes can be given as gifts by car rental companies, airlines and others in the tourism industry. Group passes are available through travel agents at special prices.

 

HolyPass is a venture of the Jerusalem Tourism Authority, Forum for the Promotion of Tourism in Jerusalem's Old City and the Israel Ministry of Tourism. HolyPass is produced, operated and managed by HolyPass Inc. It has been conceived to respond to visitors’, attractions’ and Old City business’ long-term needs.

 

 

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