Hezekiah's Tunnels
Walk through ancient tunnels
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Reviewed by: Shmuel from Jerusalem, na, ISR on Mar 23, 2009
The tunnel, built on the orders of King Hezekiah, brings the water of the Gihon spring (outside the city walls) to the Siloam pool inside the city. To walk the 530 meter tunnel, you'll need water shoes and a flashlight (candles are not allowed), not for claustrophobics. I walked the tunnel with a Dad and 3 children, the youngest was 6 and she did fine - her Dad lifted her when the water got too high. There is also a shorter, dry tunnel for the less adventuresome.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
It's a special experience, splashing through the water, especially on a hot summer day.
Bring your river shoes. The flip flops they sell easily come off in the water. Otherwise, a great site to see it is amazing the work that went into building it.
Reviewed by: Yochanan from on Feb 25 2008
I went with a group...We had so much fun!! We sang all the way. It was so cool to be in a place that was so old. You should not go if you are claustrophobic in the slightest bit!! It is very small in some areas and the water is a little chilly! I WOULD DEFINITLY RECOMMEND IT!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 05 2006
The most uplifting experience you'll go on in your life time
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 24 2005
Walk through ancient tunnels
Back to Hezekiah's Tunnels
Reviewed by: Shmuel from Jerusalem, na, ISR on Mar 23, 2009
The tunnel, built on the orders of King Hezekiah, brings the water of the Gihon spring (outside the city walls) to the Siloam pool inside the city. To walk the 530 meter tunnel, you'll need water shoes and a flashlight (candles are not allowed), not for claustrophobics. I walked the tunnel with a Dad and 3 children, the youngest was 6 and she did fine - her Dad lifted her when the water got too high. There is also a shorter, dry tunnel for the less adventuresome.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
Yes
Why? / Why Not?
It's a special experience, splashing through the water, especially on a hot summer day.
Bring your river shoes. The flip flops they sell easily come off in the water. Otherwise, a great site to see it is amazing the work that went into building it.
Reviewed by: Yochanan from on Feb 25 2008
I went with a group...We had so much fun!! We sang all the way. It was so cool to be in a place that was so old. You should not go if you are claustrophobic in the slightest bit!! It is very small in some areas and the water is a little chilly! I WOULD DEFINITLY RECOMMEND IT!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 05 2006
The most uplifting experience you'll go on in your life time
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 24 2005
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