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\n Some Important Details <\/h2>\n\n
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    Hebrew only:<\/p>\n

    Friday, June 26 | 10:30am\u201312:30pm
    \nFriday, July 24, Saturday, July 18, Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22 | 10:00am\u201312:00pm
    \nTuesday, August 11 | 5:30pm\u20137:30pm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Cost <\/h3>\n \n
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    65 NIS
    \nSenior citizens: 55 NIS<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Difficulty and Accessibility <\/h3>\n \n
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    Not accessible
    \nDifficulty level: Moderate. The tour includes ascending and descending stairs<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Guide <\/h3>\n \n
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    July 18, July 24: Shai Yaso
    \nAugust 11: Rachel Cohen
    \nAugust 21, August 22: Eyal Weinstein<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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    In this special tour, we will uncover the secrets of the Tower of David Citadel \u2013 the most well-preserved fortress in the Israel and step into areas normally off-limits to visitors.<\/p>

    We will pass through the hidden passageway, climb onto the roof of the Ottoman Gate and up to the locked tower and ascend to the famous minaret. Along the way, we will search for the stonemasons\u2019 marks left by the Crusaders, discover the favorite pastime of the Ottoman guards, and attempt to decipher some of the inscriptions.<\/p>

    The tour is not accessible and includes climbing stairs<\/p>

    Meeting Point and ending point: The Angelina Drahi Entrance Pavilion at the western entrance to the Tower of David, across from the Mamilla Mall<\/p>

    There is a protected space (shelter) in the museum.<\/p>

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    Comfortable shoes recommended | Please arrive at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour begins.<\/p>

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    Photo: Yishay Solomon<\/p>

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