About Holy Land Steps
Holy Land Steps was created with a simple purpose: to help travelers discover the Holy Land through meaningful, personal, and authentic experiences. Based in Jerusalem, we specialize in private and small-group tours, offering a wide selection of day tours in Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land, including biblical, historical, cultural, Christian, Jewish, and Islamic experiences.
Our day tours take travelers far beyond Jerusalem, with carefully designed itineraries exploring destinations such as Bethlehem, Jericho, the Dead Sea, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, and many of the region’s most important biblical and archaeological sites. Whether you are visiting for a pilgrimage, exploring biblical history, or simply looking to better understand this extraordinary land, our tours are designed to bring its history, faiths, cultures, and stories to life.
Every tour is designed with flexibility and personal attention in mind. From individual travelers and couples to families, pilgrims, and small groups, Holy Land Steps creates private touring experiences that can reflect each visitor’s interests, pace, and reasons for coming to the Holy Land.
At the heart of Holy Land Steps is Tareq Hawari, a licensed tour guide in Jerusalem, born and raised in the Old City and passionate about sharing the land he calls home with visitors from around the world.
Meet Tareq Hawari
A Licensed Tour Guide in Jerusalem
Born and raised in Jerusalem’s Old City, I grew up in a place where history, faith, cultures, and traditions have been part of my everyday life from an early age.
Growing up in Jerusalem gave me a unique connection to the land and its people, while becoming a professional tour guide allowed me to turn that connection into a passion for sharing its stories. For me, guiding goes beyond dates and monuments—it is about helping travelers understand the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance behind the places they visit.
Experience & Expertise
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Licensed Tour Guide – Certified by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism
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9+ Years of Guiding Experience – Guiding visitors through the Holy Land since 2017
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100+ Groups Led – Welcoming travelers and pilgrims from six continents
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Five Languages – Guiding in English, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, and Indonesian
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Extensive Regional Experience – Guiding tours across Israel and the Palestinian territories
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Born & Raised in Jerusalem’s Old City – With a lifelong connection to its history, communities, cultures, and traditions.
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MBA Holder – Combining professional organization and planning with years of experience in tourism
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Passion for History & Culture – Bringing historical, biblical, religious, and cultural stories to life
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Personalized Guiding – Adapting each private tour to the interests, pace, and needs of every traveler
Christian Tours in the Holy Land
Follow the footsteps of Jesus and discover the places at the heart of Christian history and faith. I offer private Christian tours throughout the Holy Land, including Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, and other important biblical destinations.
From the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Mount of Olives to the Church of the Nativity, Nazareth, and the shores of the Sea of Galilee, each tour combines biblical context, history, archaeology, and local knowledge to help bring the stories of the Bible to life.
Most Popular Christian Tours
Islamic Heritage Tours in the Holy Land
Discover the profound Islamic heritage of the Holy Land through specialized tours that take you to some of the most sacred locations in Jerusalem and Hebron. Immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of key sites connected to pivotal events in Islamic history, such as the miraculous Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
These tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural, spiritual, and historical legacy of the region. As you visit these revered locations, you'll gain insights into the deep connections between faith, history, and the Islamic world. Whether you seek spiritual reflection or historical understanding, these tours provide an enriching and immersive experience of the Holy Land’s Islamic heritage.
Most Popular Islamic Tours
Discover More of the Holy Land
Beyond faith-focused tours, Holy Land Steps offers private day tours that explore the remarkable history, archaeology, landscapes, and heritage of the region. Discover ancient cities and archaeological treasures, walk through centuries of history, and experience some of the Holy Land’s most impressive natural landscapes.
From Caesarea, Haifa, and Acre to Herodium, the Israel Museum, Jericho, Masada, and the Dead Sea, these tours offer a different perspective on the Holy Land and are ideal for travelers who want to explore beyond the traditional pilgrimage routes.
Popular Holy Land Day Tours
Airport & Cross-Border Transfers
In addition to guiding services, I can arrange reliable private transfers with experienced drivers, including transportation to and from Ben Gurion Airport and transfers to border crossings with Jordan and Egypt.
Whether you are arriving in the Holy Land, heading to the airport, or continuing your journey to a neighboring country, transfer arrangements can be coordinated according to your travel plans for a smooth and comfortable journey.
What Travelers Say
Msgr. Larry White
I want to personally thank you for your excellent job as our guide. You are the best that I have had in all my trips to the Holy Land. I will keep you and your family in my prayers especially during this time of Advent and Christmas. I would certainly recommend you as a guide on any future pilgrimages.
Stella Chao
I’m from Taiwan. We are lucky to have Tareq as our tour guide. He is not only professional but also funny, kind, and humorous. You can ask him anything and he will give you a subjunctive answer. He lives and raise in Jerusalem, so he definitely have the authority to show you around the holy land. Plus he probably knows bible, Torah and Quran from back to back.
Maritess Diagmel Lapuz
Me and my family highly recommend Holy land steps. We have such an amazing experience! Each day of our 1 week tour is full pack of action, no wasted time. Tariq is an excellent and outstanding tourguide, very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. Very kind,considerate and took his group's welfare very seriously.
Shaukat Rashid
Our family of five visited the "Holy Land" during the 1st week of Jan 2018. We were very blessed to be at the Holy Land and felt very privileged to have a very knowledgeable guide "Tareq" with us. His knowledge of history, geography, all religions and local culture was very enriching for our tour. On top of all that he took us to local markets where we enjoyed the local food, shopping and wonderful hospitality of the people. May Allah (SWT) bless him for his great efforts. (Ameen)