How Much Does a Private Tour Guide in Israel Cost in 2026?

Old City of Jerusalem with the golden Dome of the Rock under a blue sky

How Much Does a Private Tour Guide in Israel Cost in 2026?

A licensed private guide in Israel with Sasha Zoiref starts from $450 per day for a walking tour (up to 6 hours) and from $850 per day for a tour with a vehicle (up to 8 hours), for the whole group of up to 6 people. On vehicle tours, fuel, parking and tolls are included. Entrance tickets, meals and transfers outside the program are not.

The prices at a glance

FormatPriceDay lengthWhat is included
Walking tourfrom $450 per day for the groupup to 6 hoursLicensed guide
Tour with a vehiclefrom $850 per day for the groupup to 8 hoursLicensed guide, vehicle, fuel, parking and tolls

These are starting prices. The final price depends on the route, the length of the day, the group and the vehicle, as explained below.

What changes the price

The format. A walking day suits places you cover on foot, such as the Old City of Jerusalem or central Tel Aviv. Once the day includes longer distances, for example a Masada day trip from Jerusalem, the Dead Sea or the Galilee, you need a vehicle, and the price starts from $850 per day for the group.

The group size. The prices are per group of up to 6 people, and Sasha drives himself. For groups of more than 6 people the price is arranged individually, so tell Sasha how many travelers you are when you ask for a price.

The vehicle. A Kia Carnival 2026 or a Hyundai Staria is available at no extra charge. A Mercedes V-Class adds $250 per day.

The program. Multi-day trips and custom routes are planned around your interests and dates. See private tours built around your interests for the formats Sasha offers.

What the price includes, and what it does not

  • Included on vehicle tours: the vehicle, fuel, parking and tolls.
  • Not included: entrance tickets, meals and transfers outside the program.

Always ask a guide to list these items before you pay. A low daily rate can hide fuel, parking or driver costs that appear later. The checklist for choosing a private tour guide in Israel shows the other questions worth asking.

Why the license matters

Guiding in Israel is a regulated profession, and a licensed guide holds an Israel Ministry of Tourism license. Sasha Zoiref has lived in Israel since 1994, has worked as a licensed guide since 2010 and holds license No. 11302. He leads tours in English, Russian and Hebrew. The main facts are collected on the Quick Facts page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private tour guide cost in Israel?

With Sasha Zoiref, a walking tour starts from $450 per day for the group (up to 6 hours) and a tour with a vehicle starts from $850 per day for the group (up to 8 hours).

Are fuel, parking and tolls included?

Yes, on tours with a vehicle fuel, parking and tolls are included in the price.

Are entrance tickets and meals included?

No. Entrance tickets, meals and transfers outside the program are paid separately.

Who drives the vehicle?

The prices are per group of up to 6 people, and Sasha drives himself. For groups of more than 6 people the price is arranged individually.

In which languages are the tours?

English, Russian and Hebrew.

Ask for a price for your dates

Tell Sasha your dates, the number of travelers and the places you want to see. You can write through the contact page, by WhatsApp at +972 54-689-5040 or by email at Zoiref@gmail.com.