JERUSALEM LAUNCHES NEW SELF-GUIDED MP3 WALKING TOURS THROUGH THE OLD CITY

Travelers to the Old City of Jerusalem can now tour the city's historical, religious and cultural sites with new self-guided digital JerusaleMP3 walking tours.


The digital tours come complete with maps and written explanations available in four languages, enriching the touring experience through the Old City. The multimedia audio tours also include video and can be operated from a smartphone or similar audio device, and are free for download.


The JerusaleMP3 tours include:


    The Jewish Quarter
    Via Dolorosa
    Jerusalem in the First and Second Temple Periods
    From Mount Zion to Jaffa Gate
    The Temple Mount Compound
    In the Footsteps of the Christian Sects
    The Herodian Quarter
    Ramparts Walk, Southern Section
    Ramparts Walk, Northern Section
    Marketplaces in the Old City


Several of the tours will also be handicapped-accessible. Color brochures detailing the tours in four languages are available at hotels, tourist sites and tourist offices around the city.


To download a JerusaleMP3 walking tour, visit www.jerusalem-oldcity.org.il