Must See

There are many places, attractions contained within Yad Vashem, A few of these are:

  • It was built in honor of non-Jewish people
  • Holocaust Museum
  • Exhibitions Pavilion
  • Art Museum, Learning Centre
  • Visual Centre 
  • Synagogue.
  • Holocaust Resource Centre and a nice cafeteria

How to reach

Wondering how can you reach Yad Vashem, well you can either hire a bus, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you. 
 
If you take a bus, take the line 1 tram, which takes 41 minutes includes 5 min transfer it takes 32 minutes costs you  24.68 NIS.    


If you take a taxi from Jerusalem to Yad Vashem it takes 9 minutes one-way cost you 74.03 NIS -88.13 NIS.

Tips

  • Try to commence your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and the heat.
  • Make sure you stick to the dress code. 
  • Do not forget to take your passports for security checks.
  • Photography is forbidden in the Western Wall plaza, but you can take photographs from alleys between the plaza and Hurva Sq.
  • While you are there you can explore the near mosques, unique cafes, authentic restaurants, and incredible bazaar.
  • Don't forget to bring something to cover your head ladies and its shoes off everyone.
  • Do not forget to taste the local food items that are easily available on the side of the streets.
  • Please plan your trip easily and do not mix it with other attractions if you want to go at a pace.
  • Determine whether you will go for shopping or just to experience the beauty of this city. 
  • You might require to get a tour guide because there are so many places to cover that you will get confused and end up mixing everything.

Visit Time

Sunday:          8:30a.m. to  8:00 p.m. 
Monday :        8:30a.m. to  8:00 p.m.
Tuesday :       8:30a.m. to  8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:   8:30a.m. to  8:00 p.m. 
Thursday :      8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday:            8:30a.m. to  8:00 p.m.
Saturday:        8:30a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Yes because of the long queue which can be avoided if you buy tickets online in advance

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 24.6°C

 

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