Nazareth Village
Nazareth Village
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Nazareth Village is a living history farm and village that gives you the opportunity to experience what Nazareth was like at the time of Jesus and Mary. • Stand in our synagogue, an exact replica of the one where Jesus taught. • Watch olives from the farm pressed into oil. • • Talk to the carpenter and weaver as they create their wares. • Walk with the shepherd taking care of the sheep and goats. • See an authentic wine press actually used during Jesus’ time. • Learn about the different seasonal activities like threshing wheat, picking olives and shearing sheep through our guided tour. • Complete your experience with a delightful first century Biblical meal served by our villagers in a beautiful setting. * All tours are guided only. * A reservation is strongly recommended to ensure your place on a tour.
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- Priscila FerrazFarnham, United Kingdom91 contributionsAmazing experienceOne of the best experiences I’ve had. I always had the wish to see how people in the 1st century lived. There, you can have an idea of how it was. Great tour guide and amazing staff. I would definitely recommend.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 March 2023
- John K1 contributionThe tour was educational. The lunch was not good.The tour is very educational. It recreates life at the time of Christ. The recreated synagogue turns the biblical account alive. The lunch was relatively good: the locally baked bread was tasty and crunchy, the lentile soup was simple lacking spices and flavors, the chicken thigh was undercooked and not edible! Overall: The tour was perfect, the food was not good at all!Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 16 May 2023
- GARY OSnohomish, Washington8 contributionsMUST see and DoExcellent perspective of Jesus’ life as a child. Inside tours, outdoors sites and real settlement of the time, lunch is excellent including the time place era. A definite must see and do while touring Israel.Visited October 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
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GARY O
Snohomish, WA8 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Excellent perspective of Jesus’ life as a child. Inside tours, outdoors sites and real settlement of the time, lunch is excellent including the time place era. A definite must see and do while touring Israel.
Written 29 September 2023
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realtangobabe
NEW ZEALAND73 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The village is set up as a replica as they what a typical village would like in the time if Jesus. It was slightly cheesy with staff dressed up as villagers so you could take selfies with them. But our guide was amazing and was so passionate about sharing his faith and explaining what life would have been like. We all left feeling inspired with a much better idea of what some of the parables meant having seen a potter and weaver in action.
Written 18 September 2023
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John K
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May 2023 • Friends
The tour is very educational. It recreates life at the time of Christ. The recreated synagogue turns the biblical account alive. The lunch was relatively good: the locally baked bread was tasty and crunchy, the lentile soup was simple lacking spices and flavors, the chicken thigh was undercooked and not edible! Overall: The tour was perfect, the food was not good at all!
Written 17 May 2023
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Priscila Ferraz
Farnham, UK91 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
One of the best experiences I’ve had. I always had the wish to see how people in the 1st century lived. There, you can have an idea of how it was. Great tour guide and amazing staff. I would definitely recommend.
Written 8 March 2023
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR2,120 contributions
Nov 2022
We visited this site as part of a tour group and spent a bit over an hour touring. We were given one of their guides who walked us through the property and explained what the various actors were doing. It was interesting to see the building and farming methods used anciently; as far as I'm aware everything was historic as it would have been in the time that Jesus lived there. The visit was a neat opportunity to glimpse what the past might have looked like.
Written 27 November 2022
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Tracy N
6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
It was interesting to see bible times coming alive. Had such awesome time hearing the different characters descriptions of what they are doing in the old days. A replica of where Jesus stayed. Saw the 400 yrs old olive tree. Simply love this place and pls go and see for yourself this wonderful place.
Written 19 November 2022
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Fernanda
Warwick, RI18 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Amazing place, with great tour guide and explanations of how Nazareth was during Jesus’ time. It is a must visit. It has a lot to learn and an amazing visual to explore. I highly recommend.
Written 21 July 2022
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Gaby G
Olathe, KS3 contributions
Mar 2022
Loved this village and the wonderful storytelling of our guide, Daniel. Very good communicator, educating us on 1st century life and Jesus. Very well done and I would recommend to those in Nazareth. This is not just for kids, great for adults too!
Written 28 March 2022
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B T
London, UK1,194 contributions
Mar 2022
This is a recreation of a 1st century village and there are actors dressed up in period costumes and there are recreations of some old houses, olive press, and a synagogue. There is an original wine press and place where they made clay for pottery.
It was just a bit odd as it's supposed to be a first century village, but the whole time you are overlooked by and can see modern higher rise buildings and you can always hear car horns. The tour was a little bit Jesus and bible heavy and at the end they worked you for extra donations.
It's worth visiting to see for yourself
It was just a bit odd as it's supposed to be a first century village, but the whole time you are overlooked by and can see modern higher rise buildings and you can always hear car horns. The tour was a little bit Jesus and bible heavy and at the end they worked you for extra donations.
It's worth visiting to see for yourself
Written 20 March 2022
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Joy
Amman, Jordan205 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Nazareth Village shares the story of what Nazareth was really like in the time of Christ. This living history museum will have something for everyone in the family.
I love how the guides share Biblical truths throughout the whole tour.
Definitely worth your time.
I love how the guides share Biblical truths throughout the whole tour.
Definitely worth your time.
Written 8 March 2022
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Witam , czy sa przewkdniki w jezyku polskim ? Lub czy znajdziemy przewodnika ktory nas oprowadzi ? Pozdrawiam Magdalena
Wij willen een toegangsbewijs boeken voor alleen Nazareth Dorp. Is dat mogelijk?
Familytravel
Kaohsiung, Taiwan73 contributions
Hi, I remember it is a tour package only, there is not a separate fee for just Admin without tour. It is the best to be guided by the people that runs the Nazareth village, it is not an "outside" tour guild, it is the people who works there, or it is a volunteers that is all over the world that guild the tour. If you have children it is a MUST to go with a tour guild, so many bible stories and reference to bible verses etc. I hope this helps.
petuca69
Las Vegas, Nevada30 contributions
How much is the fee for a group of 4 people (adults)?
Sonworshipper
Niceville, FL458 contributions
I don't know the answer to this question as we were part of a tour group and the entrance price was included in our overall tour price. Sorryl.
Katia M
37 contributions
Is it possible to pay the entrance fee by credit card??
NazarethVillage
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
Yes it is possible to pay by credit card for the entrance fee.
92130WL
San Diego, CA2 contributions
Can you recommend a Nazareth and Sea of Galilee day tour that actually makes a stop at Nazareth Village? Thank you so much!
slturley62
Durham, NC41 contributions
You can contact Sar-el Tours and they will be able to help you. You can reach them at 972-2-533-8000. They also have a website and e-mail.
Grace255
Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
I am driving from Tel Aviv and do not have a lot of time to linger around (due to tight itinerary). Having read all the reviews, i would still like to visit this place on-route to Galilee. What is the realistic time that I should optimally plan? Thanks for your kind advice.
NazarethVillage
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
Our tours usually go for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
You can Google Nazareth Village and from the home page to:
tours-->hours of operation.
Our website has the updates on all the regular tours and the special events.
Strawberries007
London, UK545 contributions
Is there parking at this site? How much is it please?
NazarethVillage
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
The parking is free.
The best way to find us is by using this address:
Nazareth 5079. We're across the French Hospital and by the YMCA.
DRusselltravelbuddy
Missouri1 contribution
Hi, I would like to visit the village, how do we get there from Tel Aviv by train or can you recommend a tour company that departs from Tel Aviv for the Nazareth Village, how much is admission fee?
NazarethVillage
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
For anyone travelling from Tel-Aviv there are a few way to get to the Nazareth Village:
1. Train from Tel-Aviv to Haifa Lev HaMifratz and then the 331 Bus line.
2. 826/827 Bus from the Tel-Aviv central bus station which passes through Nazareth.
3. Taxi - which is very expensive.
inezbraga
Uberlandia, MG1 contribution
Saindo de Jerusalem, seria possivel fazer este passeio sem guias turisticos?
NazarethVillage
Nazareth, Israel1 contribution
Hello,
If you are in Nazareth this is a must see site.
All of our tours are with a guide.
You can book in advance or come at any of these times for the summer tours: 9:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:00.
Best regards & see you soon!
Nazareth Village Staff
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