Knesset site: http://www.knesset.gov.il/main/eng/home.asp
The Knesset is the legislative branch of the Israeli government. The building is located in Givat Ram and was opened in 1966. The Knesset is open to tours that explains how the Knesset works and the history of the building.
Address:
Kiryat Ben Gurion, Jerusalem 91950
Telephone: 02-6753333
Opening Times:
The Knesset offers guided tours for the public on Sundays and Thursdays between the hours of 08h30 and 14h00
The following is the schedule of tours by language:
| Hebrew |
English |
Arabic |
French |
Russian |
Spanish |
| 9:15 am |
8:30 am |
1:00 pm |
12:45 pm |
11:00 am |
10:00 am |
| 9:30 am |
12:00 pm |
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| 10:15 am |
13:45 am |
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| 11:00 am |
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| 12:15 pm |
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| 2:00 pm |
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German (recording): 08:30
Arrive at the Knesset 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the tour with a passport or Israeli identity card.
Directions From the Jerusalem Gate hotel:
Take the Egged Bus, number 9, 17, 24, 28, 31, and 32 (Travelling time, approximately 16 minutes)