Top places to visit in Nazareth

• Basilica of the Annunciation

  Catholic basilica · 4.7 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The largest Christian church in the Middle East, built over the grotto where Catholic tradition holds the angel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to Mary.

• Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (St. Gabriel)

  Orthodox church · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Greek Orthodox church over the spring that fed Mary's Well, where Orthodox tradition places the Annunciation while Mary drew water.

• Mary's Well

  Historic spring · 4.4 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A restored fountain in the town centre marking the spring that supplied ancient Nazareth, revered in Orthodox tradition as the place of the Annunciation.

• Mount Precipice

  Panorama cliff · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A clifftop just south of Nazareth, traditionally the "Mount of the Leap", with sweeping views over the Jezreel Valley, Mount Tabor and the Galilee.

• Church of St. Joseph

  Catholic church · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Franciscan church beside the Basilica, built over cave-cellars traditionally identified as the workshop and home of Joseph the carpenter.

• Mensa Christi Church

  Church · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A Franciscan church in Nazareth's Old City built over a rock traditionally said to have been a table used by Jesus and the apostles.

• Nazareth Village

  Living-history museum · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry ₪55 (≈ ₹1,710)

  An open-air living-history museum recreating a first-century Galilean farm and village with costumed guides, terraces, a winepress and workshops.

• Old Market (Souk)

  Old bazaar · 4.0 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The vaulted lanes of Nazareth's old bazaar, selling spices, sweets, coffee and crafts among Ottoman-era houses, khans and small churches.

• White Mosque (El-Abiad)

  Historic mosque · 4.3 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The oldest mosque in Nazareth, an early-19th-century white-stone mosque in the heart of the old market, a symbol of the city's Muslim community.

Things to do

• Old City & Basilica Walking Tour Walking Tour · 3 h · from ILS 100 per person
• Nazareth Culinary Tour Food Tour · 3.5 h · from ILS 250 per person
• Nazareth Village Living-History Experience Cultural · 2 h · from ILS 55 per person
• Jesus Trail Guided Hike Hiking · 5 h · from ILS 200 per person

Day trips and tours

• Nazareth & the Galilee 6 h · from ILS 260

Where to stay in Nazareth

• Old City about ILS 500 per night

  The historic core around the Basilica and souk, with heritage guesthouses in Ottoman mansions.

Hotels

• Fauzi Azar Inn 3-star · ILS 150 to ILS 600 per night
• Al-Mutran Guest House 3-star · ILS 450 to ILS 750 per night
• Ramada Olivie Nazareth 4-star · ILS 600 to ILS 1,050 per night

Where to eat

• Al-Reda Levantine, Palestinian, Mediterranean · about ILS 130 per person
• Tishreen Levantine, Galilean, Mediterranean · about ILS 120 per person
• Diana Restaurant Levantine, Grill, Arab · about ILS 130 per person
• Abu Ashraf (Diwan al-Saraya) Dessert, Arab, Cafe · about ILS 40 per person

Getting to Nazareth

Nearest airport: Haifa (HFA), about 27 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Nazareth

• Intercity bus from Haifa (Merkazit HaMifratz) By road from Haifa · common

  GB Tours line 339 runs from the combined train and bus hub at the north end of Haifa bay to Paulus VI Street in Nazareth; line 331 serves it from central Haifa. Source: israel.com

• Train to Haifa, then bus to Nazareth By train from Tel Aviv · possible · unconfirmed

  Rail to Merkazit HaMifratz in Haifa links with the Nazareth buses; the page gives no direct Tel Aviv-Nazareth service, so check bus.gov.il. Source: israel.com

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Bus drops on Paulus VI Street unconfirmed

  Intercity buses from Haifa stop on Paulus VI Street, in the main part of the city. Source: israel.com

Getting around

• Bus

  A local bus runs along Nazareth's main street, and intercity buses link the city with Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Acre and Haifa.

• Taxi
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Pushy shop commissions

  Old City souk, Nazareth

  A friendly "helper" walks you to a relative's shop where prices are marked up and pressure to buy is high.

  How to avoid it: Explore the souk yourself and buy only where you feel comfortable; prices are negotiable.

Best time to visit Nazareth

• Jan 15°C
• Feb 16°C
• Mar 18°C
• Apr 23°C
• May 28°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 32°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 28°C
• Nov 24°C
• Dec 18°C

More in Israel

• Jerusalem
• Tel Aviv-Yafo
• Eilat
• Dead Sea (Ein Bokek)
• Haifa
• Tiberias

Frequently asked questions about Nazareth

What are the top-rated places to visit in Nazareth?

The highest-rated places in our Nazareth guide are Basilica of the Annunciation, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (St. Gabriel), Church of St. Joseph, Nazareth Village, Mount Precipice.

Where should I stay in Nazareth?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Nazareth: Old City.

How do I get around Nazareth?

Ways to get around Nazareth covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Nazareth?

Scams reported to us for Nazareth include Pushy shop commissions. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Nazareth?

Average daytime highs in Nazareth run from 15°C in Jan to 32°C in Aug.