Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Old City February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Old City](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-City-Hotels.d6341545.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Old City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Old-City.d6341545.Car-Hire-Guide)[Old City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-City.d6341545.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Old City ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Old City Types of activities [Old City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-City.dx6341545) ![Old City which includes markets, food and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261673/e4d0771d-c024-4e90-9a45-ae03fe2fa3c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old City which includes markets, food and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261673/e4d0771d-c024-4e90-9a45-ae03fe2fa3c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old City showing markets, signage and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261673/b25a47c5-e804-47fb-b77a-8a284e9f7a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261673/931fde4b-f65b-4442-9877-8c7ee8075ae4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old City featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261673/6dd44476-c91b-46c5-9773-b856b45b43eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Old City Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Old City has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Old City, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Old City with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Old City Old City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Old City, and make it a breeze to explore Old City and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Old City to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Old City, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Old City. #### Old City attractions Old City has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Old City to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Old City. Looking for things to do in Old City can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Old City or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Old City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Sea of Galilee The Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater basin surrounded by towns and mountains that hold a special religious significance. Believed to be the location where Christ lived and taught, its shores are covered by spiritual vestiges and symbols. Sleep beneath the stars in one of the various campgrounds dotted around its banks. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sea-Of-Galilee-Northern-District.d553248621558034468.Attraction) ![Boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. #Israel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558034468/b6cc045e-1e8a-40db-a922-24cfcecc6d2a.jpg) ### 2\. Basilica of the Annunciation The Basilica of the Annunciation is one of the holiest churches of the Christian faith. Join pilgrims in visiting the supposed place where the Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the son of God. A church has stood on the grounds of the Basilica of the Annunciation since the 5th century. Prior to this, common belief is that it was the home of Mary and Joseph. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Of-The-Annunciation-Nazareth.d6103568.Attraction) ![Basilica of the Annunciation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103568/0905a902-417b-47da-bb0d-046e1b00c97d.jpg) ### 3\. St. Joseph's Church Experience the mystical aura that surrounds St. Joseph’s Church. Discover a series of paintings and statues dedicated to the Holy Family and see the supposed ruins of Joseph’s workshop. St. Joseph’s Church, also known as the Church of the Nutrition, dates back to 1914\. It stands on a site once occupied by Byzantine and Crusader churches. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Josephs-Church-Nazareth.d553248621563123210.Attraction) ![St. Joseph\'s Church which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123210/37ddb15d-47db-42c8-8c4e-8171cfb397a3.jpg) ### 4\. Synagogue Church of Nazareth Biblical history and mystery shrouds the Synagogue Church of Nazareth. Visit the place that according to Christian traditions is one of the sites in Nazareth where Jesus studied. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Synagogue Church of Nazareth amid the city’s frantic market streets. Browse the religious artwork and attend a service. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Synagogue-Church-Of-Nazareth-Nazareth.d553248621563123212.Attraction) ![Synagogue Church of Nazareth showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123212/4ff4ebef-a24e-454d-b503-beac4e6b44bf.jpg) ### 5\. Christ Anglican Church Christ Church is one of the many active churches located within the fascinating Old City of Nazareth. Visit Christ Church to witness the religious practices of the Protestant-Anglican communities of Israel. Work began in 1869, upon the request of British missionary sailors unable to find a church suitable for their beliefs. It is the final masterpiece of Swiss architect Ferdinand Stadler, who passed away a year before the completion in 1871. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christ-Anglican-Church-Nazareth.d553248621558034745.Attraction) ![Christ Church featuring heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558034745/13dbb4f7-c51b-4a86-a877-ff04dc23d0d8.jpg) ### 6\. Mary's Well Mary’s Well is a religious landmark located in the heart of downtown Nazareth. The villagers of Nazareth and their animals used Mary’s Well as a watering hole from time immemorial until the 19th century. Today’s fountain is a symbolic reconstruction built in 2000 as part of the city’s millennium celebrations. Water no longer runs from the fountain; however, it remains a place visited by those interested in biblical events. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marys-Well-Nazareth.d553248621563123214.Attraction) ![Mary\'s Well](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123214/7e623113-b4d4-44b5-a701-d1504c634c0a.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6341545) ## Recommended things to do in Old City | Number of things to do | 7 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-tel-aviv.a530238.activity-details): £72 | | Top 5 things to do | [Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-tel-aviv.a530238.activity-details)[Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem](/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-jerusalem.a530231.activity-details)[Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Day Tour](/things-to-do/haifa-port-shore-excursion-nazareth-sea-of-galilee-day-tour.a46063301.activity-details)[Galilee, Nazareth and River Jordan tour from Jerusalem/ Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/galilee-nazareth-and-river-jordan-tour-from-jerusalem-tel-aviv.a45060460.activity-details)[Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Private Tour from Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/nazareth-and-sea-of-galilee-private-tour-from-tel-aviv.a529402.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-tel-aviv.a530238.activity-details)[Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem](/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-jerusalem.a530231.activity-details)[Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Day Tour](/things-to-do/haifa-port-shore-excursion-nazareth-sea-of-galilee-day-tour.a46063301.activity-details)[Galilee, Nazareth and River Jordan tour from Jerusalem/ Tel Aviv](/things-to-do/galilee-nazareth-and-river-jordan-tour-from-jerusalem-tel-aviv.a45060460.activity-details) | ## What to do in Old City --- ### Popular places to visit ![Basilica of the Annunciation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103568/34e07097-019b-4832-8a2c-8f4cf36f1859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basilica of the Annunciation 4.5/5(4 reviews) Towering over the skyline of Nazareth’s Old City, this ancient church is believed by many to stand on the site of the childhood home of the Virgin Mary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Basilica-Of-The-Annunciation-Nazareth.d6103568.Attraction) ![St. Joseph\'s Church featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123210/4bfe9314-2864-4630-9d17-7149431730fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Joseph's Church 4.5/5(3 reviews) Artwork that depicts the life of the Holy Family decorates this church, which according to popular belief was erected over Joseph’s carpentry workshop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Josephs-Church-Nazareth.d553248621563123210.Attraction) ![Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103570/8c3f096b-6c3c-4e97-a702-e2991fda09bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation 4/5(1 review) Watch as pilgrims gather at this 18th-century church, which is noteworthy for its sacred spring and a collection of colorful frescoes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greek-Orthodox-Church-Of-The-Annunciation-Nazareth.d6103570.Attraction) ![Synagogue Church of Nazareth showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123212/4ff4ebef-a24e-454d-b503-beac4e6b44bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Synagogue Church of Nazareth Set on a quiet lane in Nazareth’s bustling souk district is a small cavernous church where followers of the Christian faith believe Jesus once studied. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Synagogue-Church-Of-Nazareth-Nazareth.d553248621563123212.Attraction) ![Ancient Bath House of Nazareth showing heritage elements, interior views and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532628182/d5acaf3f-de98-490d-9569-2fa8cc4d1776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ancient Bath House of Nazareth Join a guided tour of the excavated relics of Nazareth’s only bath house and then shop for handmade souvenirs such as artwork and embroidery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ancient-Bath-House-Of-Nazareth-Nazareth.d553248621532628182.Attraction) ![Mount of Precipice which includes a small town or village, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123209/5220d890-bb5c-403f-ade7-84083f3a53b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount of Precipice Uninterrupted panoramic views of Nazareth and the Jezreel Valley await at the summit of a mountain mentioned in the Bible. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Of-Precipice-Nazareth.d553248621563123209.Attraction) ![Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123214/3ffc27b6-ce61-4be6-ba8b-6cacb50566c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mary's Well 5/5(1 review) On a cobblestone square in modern-day Nazareth, a stone fountain stands on the site of a well that holds great significance in the Bible. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marys-Well-Nazareth.d553248621563123214.Attraction) ![Christ Church which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558034745/2b065de1-047b-4e98-8c31-990407f357c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christ Anglican Church Built for British sailors in the mid 1800s, this austere church was the second Anglican place of worship established in the Holy Land. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Anglican-Church-Nazareth.d553248621558034745.Attraction) #### Nazareth Old Market During your visit to Old City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nazareth Old Market. Discover the area's entertainment choices and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nazareth-Old-Market-Nazareth.d553248621532628184.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Old City ![Mary\'s Well featuring night scenes, landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563123214/3ffc27b6-ce61-4be6-ba8b-6cacb50566c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nazareth ![The mosaic floors at Zippori are incredible. An amazing use of human ingenuity.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000389428/dc0dd1ea-31bf-4a4a-bee1-933d7f75767b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Emek Izrael ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old City worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Old City? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Old City? ### Is three days enough to stay in Old City? ### What are some activities to do in Old City with kids? > - [Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Tel Aviv](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-tel-aviv.a530238.activity-details) > - [Nazareth, Tiberias & Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Jerusalem](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nazareth-tiberias-sea-of-galilee-day-tour-from-jerusalem.a530231.activity-details) > - [Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Day Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haifa-port-shore-excursion-nazareth-sea-of-galilee-day-tour.a46063301.activity-details) > - [Galilee, Nazareth and River Jordan tour from Jerusalem/ Tel Aviv](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galilee-nazareth-and-river-jordan-tour-from-jerusalem-tel-aviv.a45060460.activity-details) ### What to do in Old City for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Old City? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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