Visit the large refugee camp next to the famous Qalandia checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem, as well as the wall surrounding the West Bank. We will explain the history within the broader refugee context and introduce you to older residents so they can share their experiences of displacement in 1948. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Major stops include:

Qalandia checkpoint and crossing • The wall • The UNRWA office • The UNRWA school • End of the camp close to Jakop settlement • Traditional food back in Ramallah (optional)

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Ramallah city center
DEPARTURE TIME 11:00 [Please arrive at least 15 min in advance]
INCLUDED
Local Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Meals (optional)
Tips
Transportation to starting point
DIFFICULTY EASY
Minimum Participants 3

If you book this tour for less than the required minimum number of participants, your booking will be pending for other interested participants on the same date. Alternatively, you may upgrade your order to the minimum number of participants to ensure the availability and confirm the tour.

Additional information

Meal OptionsMeal included, Meal not included
Minimum participants3
Tour TypeReality Tours
DestinationsRamallah, Refugee Camps, The Wall
ActivityLearning, Walking Tours

From Jerusalem: Take bus 218 from the Arab bus station near Damascus Gate, in front of the Jerusalem Hotel directly to Ramallah (8 shekels | 45 mins).

From Bethlehem: Take the collective taxi (orange 7-seater van called Servees) from the Bethlehem Central Bus Station on Manger Square Street directly to the Ramallah Central Bus Station on Al Nahda Street (25 shekels | 45 mins).

From Jericho: Take the collective taxi (orange 7-seater van called Servees) from the Jericho city center’s Main Square [opposite of Tourist Information Center] directly to Ramallah Central Station on Al-Nahda street (25 shekels | 40 mins).

From Nablus: Take the collective taxi (orange 7-seater van called Servees) from the Nablus Central Station on Rafidia Street directly to the Ramallah Central Bus Station on Al-Nahda street (20 shekels | 1 hour).

From Hebron: Take the collective taxi (orange 7-seater van called Servees) from the Hebron Central Bus Station in Wadi Al Tufah Street directly to the Ramallah Central Bus Station on Al Nahda Street ( 30 shekels | 1 hour).