Hebron Day Tours: Many who travel to Israel also want to explore Palestine in an immersive and efficient manner while they have the opportunity to do so. Volunteer In Palestine offers travelers a first-hand view of the city so they may better understand the culture, history, and political circumstances of Palestine. 

Our walking tours are a great way to gain a brief yet comprehensive understanding of Palestine and Hebron specifically while meeting locals along the way. This tour is ideal for those with an interest in Levantine culture, the Arabic language, and the politics of Palestine and the Middle East.

During the walking tour, Volunteer In Palestine ’s guides also introduce participants to local shopkeepers, businessmen, teachers, and local leaders. For those with varying levels of Arabic proficiency, this is a great time to practice your language skills while connecting with Palestinians from all walks of life.

Many Unique Opportunities Within Hebron

As a well-connected and respected organization in the community, Volunteer In Palestine is able to introduce participants to many unique opportunities within Hebron, such as touring universities, law firms, NGOs, historical and cultural sites, as well as areas of political and humanitarian significance including refugee camps and Israeli settlements. 

Volunteer In Palestine ’s close ties and supportive role within the community make tours a welcome and trusted exchange between Palestinians and foreigners. While touring Hebron, participants can expect to meet many Palestinians along the way and within each destination. Palestinians are famous for their hospitality and congenial spirit, and are often eager to speak with and welcome foreigners to Palestine. Visit Palestine to better understand a unique and diverse peoples and culture!

Sites To See

Modern day Palestine lies at the center of the Levant, which itself lies at the central axis of the Middle East, the Mediterranean Sea, Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Because of this unique geographical positioning in the world, Palestine finds its own culture influenced by a plethora of other nations and peoples.

However, this combination has not led to Palestine becoming a divided conglomerate, but rather a unique blend of cultures like few other places in the world!

The Old City

Palestine is home to numerous historical treasures, many of which are designated World Heritage sites. The Old City of Hebron itself was declared a Palestinian heritage site by UNESCO in 2017 along with the Ibrahimi Mosque, which holds the Tomb of the Patriarchs. 

However, the Old City is under threat from illegal Israeli settlements and Hebron is often an epicenter of assaults against Palestinians by occupation forces. Participants touring the Old City will have the opportunity to visit these sites and observe the conditions in which Palestinians here live, under the safety of a guide of course. 

Additionally, participants will tour Hebron’s economic hubs. Hebron is famous for its specialized crafts, including glassblowing, wood carving, and textiles; in fact, Hebron is home to the Herbawi Textile Factory, the last factory in Palestine still manufacturing the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh. Participants will of course tour these factories and workshops as they are central to Hebron’s notable industries and local culture. 

Religious Sites

Palestine is the Holy Land for three of the world’s largest religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Palestine, therefore, also contains or is very near many of the holiest religious sites in the world. As mentioned previously, Hebron, West Bank, Palestine is home to the Ibrahimi Mosque, which is one of the most important religious and historical sites for both Muslims and Jews, as it’s believed to be the burial site of the prophet Abraham and his wife Sarah. Volunteer In Palestine is happy to show the people of the world these religious, historical, and cultural sites to all our participants. 

Hebron also sits about an hour from Bethlehem and Jerusalem, which house important religious monuments of their own. Participants may easily access these cities as they travel through Palestine, making Hebron an ideal city to explore. 

Restaurants and Markets 

Food is highly symbolic of Palestinian culture, often being central to family gatherings, festivities, and cultural identity. Staples of the Palestinian diet include bread, meat, rice, sauces, spices, soups, and desserts. Palestinian food culture is also famous for its various types of bread–such as its Taboon (sometimes also called Laffah) flat bread–and its unique white cheese, Jibneh Baide, which is made from either goat or sheep milk and renowned for its nutritious value and distinct flavor. 

Palestine is also famous for its meat dishes, which most often consist of either chicken or goat. An example of a world-renowned Palestinian dish is Qidreh, which is made of rice, chickpea, and chicken cooked in broth and various spices. By taking part in Center-led tours of Hebron, participants will have ample opportunity to taste Palestine’s unique cuisine! 

Areas Of Political Significance

Palestine occupies a unique place in global affairs and especially politics of the Middle East, and is subsequently the subject of interest for many. As a participant of Volunteer In Palestine ’s day tour, you will also be able to visit areas of political significance within the West Bank such as the Israeli settlements of Tel Rumeida and Kiryat Arba, as well as well as refugee camps dating back to the time of the Nakba. 

Furthermore, tour participants will have the opportunity to speak with both native Palestinians on the front lines facing settlement expansion, as well as members of the settlements themselves. Volunteer In Palestine believes a first-hand view of these issues will provide international visitors a better, more authentic understanding of Palestine’s political circumstances outside the typical coverage this issue receives on the global stage.

Benefits of This Program:

• Guided tour of the bustling and historic city of Hebron and landmarks

• Opportunity to meet native Palestinians and share in their culture

• Gain a first-hand look into a significant political situation from multiple perspectives

• Visit sites of religious significance within Judaism, Islam, and Christianity

• Learn from local experts

• Overnight accommodation (if applicable)

Program Costs and Information

Volunteer In Palestine’s Hebron tour program is priced competitively with other available tours at 50 Euros for a half-day or 100 Euros for a full day.

The cost covers the price for the tour as well as operational costs and breakfast at the Center. There are no other additional or hidden fees applied to these programs; the cost quoted above is the complete and final cost participants will pay.

In Which Languages is the Program Run? 

Our tour program in Hebron is available for speakers of English, German, French, and Arabic. Those who have or are in the process of studying Arabic as a second language, however, will have opportunities to practice their Arabic speaking ability during the tour. 

General Information Regarding Program Costs and Components

Who Should Participate?

Day tours of Hebron are for those looking to explore Palestine in a structured and informative way, whether by chance while visiting Israel or as part of a prearranged trip to the West Bank. Volunteer In Palestine utilizes local knowledge for its tours to give participants the most authentic experience while providing participants plenty of opportunity to connect with everyday Palestinians along the way, whether that be in local shops, markets, restaurants, historical sites, or professional settings providing outreach.

If you want a well-rounded tour inclusive of history, culture, religion, and politics, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge for all of the above!

Are There Any Criteria for Participants? 

There are only 3 criteria for participants, the first being conversational fluency in English, Arabic, French, or German. Secondly, participants should be between the ages of 18 and 75, though exceptions can be made in special circumstances. And finally, we ask participants to have a positive attitude with an eagerness to learn. 

Participant Requirements: 

• Colloquial fluency in Arabic, English French and/or German 
• 18-75 years of age (unless granted special permission by the Center’s director) 
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Traveling To Hebron

Volunteer In Palestine has all the resources you need to reach us in an efficient, safe, and practical manner. Please read our articles below on planning your trip, flying to Palestine, the different routes to Hebron, and Israeli and Palestinian taxi services: 

• How to get to Hebron, Palestine
• Planning your trip to Palestine
• How to get from the Ben Gurion Airport (Israel) to Hebron

If you have any further inquiries about travel to Palestine, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. Our contact information can be found at the bottom of this page. 

Summary

Hebron is a bustling city within Palestine home to a rich history and culture with plenty to see. Our day tour features amazing variety between the major sites and historical landmarks, Palestinian culture, and areas of political and humanitarian importance. This tour will take you through the Old City of Hebron, spend time with local Palestinians, eat at well-regarded establishments, and explore the human rights situation. 

Volunteer in Palestine runs flexible tours for anyone interested, including volunteers, students, visitors, and anyone else looking to gain a deeper insight into the city of Hebron, its surroundings, and the impact they both have on Palestinian daily life. 

How To Apply 

If you are interested in touring Hebron, please write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org. We should respond to your initial inquiry within 1 business day.

In the subject line of your email write “Hebron Day Tours.” Upon responding we will attach an application form which you will fill out and return to us to begin the on-boarding process.

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