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The 15 Best Masada Tours from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

21 tours  ·  from $89

Masada is a cable car or a pre-dawn climb, and it is almost always paired with the Dead Sea below it. The 15 below compare start times, whether the cable car and entry are included, and how long you actually get on the summit.

From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The ride through the Judean Desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

1.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,496 reviews · 10 hours · from $117Our pick

Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea by air-conditioned coach. A guide such as Udi, Yuval, Avi, or Omri brings the Roman-era fortress to life, while the cable car saves your legs. You also get time for Dead Sea mud and floating, plus a roadside view of the Qumran caves.

“I had the great privilage to travel with Avishay Levy, who was extremely knowledgeable, the experience was unbeliveble. Uncovering the secrets of Masada and it's history, Viewing the sights of Jerusalem and making pleanty of time to Enjoy a bath at the dead sea. Our guide went above and beyond to help, make sure we understand everything and help with all through the day. I highly recommend the trip and him.”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv - From Tel Aviv Through the Judean Hills
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

2.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · from $120

Travel from Tel Aviv into the Judean desert, ride a cable car up Masada, explore Herod’s ancient fortress with a local guide, then spend about two hours at the Dead Sea. Guides such as Eyal, Itamar, Yonatan, and Dima are praised for clear stories and humor. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, and return drop-off are included.

“Jonathon (yonathon)wS very informative and funny made sure we were safe hydrated an overall excellent tour and guide!”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The early ride through the Judean Desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

3.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 815 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend 10 hours with a guide such as Daniel, Dorit, or Udi traveling from Jerusalem to Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea. Ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, see desert views and the Dead Sea Scrolls caves, then float in mineral-rich water and try natural mud. Transport, entry fees, and pickup are included.

“It was a wonderful day filled with a lot of solid information. A bang for your buck with your guide, Dorit!!!!”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem - Crossing the Judean Hills and desert
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

4.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 757 reviews · from $111

Spend about nine hours traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. A local guide such as Dorit, Orion, or Erez leads the history portion, while the cable car saves the steep climb to Herod’s fortress. You get time to explore, float, and try Dead Sea mud, though lunch stops and a large group can slow the day.

“I was impressed by our tour guide, Dorit. Her passion for her work and the destinations she showcased was evident throughout the tour. The tour itself has room for improvement. The Dead Sea beach was a bit of let down. Too small for a swim, the facility not great. I also found that I needed to be picked up by 7.55am but the actual tour didn't start until 9am, waiting at the city view cafe, was a bit of waste of time. Other than these, it was a well organised tour and I did enjoy the day.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Masada, Herod’s Fortress Above the Desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

5.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 705 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv for Masada, where a cable car carries you to Herod’s hilltop fortress. Hear the story from an English-speaking guide, walk through Ein Gedi’s desert oasis, then soak in the Dead Sea. The day is tightly timed, and entrance fees are extra, but it covers southern Israel’s big sights in one long outing.

“Was a very nice trip, well organized and well explained. A 10 for the guide”

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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES - The Dead Sea cosmetics stop
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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

6.Masada & Dead Sea Tour Including Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend a full day traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. Ride the cable car to King Herod’s fortress, explore its palaces and cisterns with a licensed guide, then float in the mineral-rich water. Hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included. The tour may operate in two languages.

“Such an amazing experience The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable really liked that she told us exactly what to expect”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour

7.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 387 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn for Masada’s sunrise hike, then walk among Ein Gedi’s waterfalls before spending 1.5 hours at the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Noya, Ben, Roni, and Gabriel have led departures. Expect early hours, stairs, heat, and several extra entry fees.

“great and good value just very, very physical!! you need to be in strong physical condition! Hiking up Masada was amazing but shockingly difficult... and Ein Gedi required squeezing into lots of small places. Not a good trip for elderly”

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Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Ein Gedi: a real oasis in the desert
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Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

8.Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 6:30 a.m. for Masada, Ein Gedi, and a private Dead Sea beach. Expect a long day with guided transport, independent time at the sites, a cable-car ride, desert scenery, a short oasis hike, and floating in mineral-rich water. Guides such as Merona, Amir, Limor, and Sivan have earned strong praise.

“This is a long, but wonderful day! After a nice overview by our guide, we had time to wander around Masada on our own. The same with Ein Gedi, which is perfect since there is a beautiful hike there and some people did not or were not able to Read more”

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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Ein Gedi adds water, plants, and wildlife to the desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

9.Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Jerusalem before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and sunrise over the Judean Desert and Moab Mountains. You’ll explore the fortress independently, then visit Ein Gedi or a current alternative before relaxing at a Dead Sea beach. Drivers such as Samuel and Ariel add local context, but this is mainly a self-guided tour.

“We had a fab trip, although was exhausted - ( but we were expecting this as we've climbed Masada before!)... the sunrise is definitely well worth it though!!! - En Gedi was beautiful and was able to get up close to the wildlife as they were so friendly. At the Dead Sea, we had a lovely relaxing time.”

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Jerusalem: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Masada: Herod’s fortress above the Dead Sea
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Jerusalem: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

10.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $89Best value

Spend a full day in the Judean Desert, traveling by air-conditioned coach from Jerusalem to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking guide explains Masada’s ancient ruins, leads you through the oasis, and helps you make the most of your beach time. Cable-car and site fees cost extra.

“In general the tour was great! (we were on April 4) All sites will be visited for a short time (1-1,5h) so keep this in mind. It is a perfect choice if you don't have lot's of time during your stay in Israel and won't be renting a car and still want to visit these sites. The bus was comfortable and had an AC. The scenary through bus windows was amazing so time flew fast. Our tour guide Merona was superb. She was funny, excellent at touring and provided good tips what to expect what to prepare and etc during site visits. You will be lucky to have her as…”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour - What the Masada climb feels like in real terms
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From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

11.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 AM for Masada, where you hike up before sunrise and explore Herod’s desert fortress. Continue to Ein Gedi’s springs and wildlife, then spend about 90 minutes floating and covering yourself in Dead Sea mud. English guidance, transport, and a packed day are included. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“I have really enjoyed the cites, but I think that we were not given enough time at masada and ein gedi. I would also recommend to go to those places by yourself. Or, if you prefer going with a group, then get a guided tour.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Day Tour - What the Masada visit feels like in practice
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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Day Tour

12.Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 110 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Leave Abraham Hostel at 6:30 AM for Masada, the Dead Sea, and Ein Gedi or a replacement site while flooding keeps it closed. Expect an English-speaking driver-guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, cable-car and entry fees paid separately, and a self-guided day with time for history, scenery, hiking, and floating.

“Ariel Mielnik is an excellent tour guide. He knows his history and presents it in a clear organized manner. He provides sufficient breaks for snacks, bathroom breaks while keeping on schedule. This particular day tour was exactly what i wanted to see, sufficient time was allowed at each stop. Again, I recommend Ariel Mielnik as your next tour guide.”

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Masada Dead Sea: Small Group Tour from Tlv INCL. ENTRY FEES - Masada by cable car and on foot
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Masada Dead Sea: Small Group Tour from Tlv INCL. ENTRY FEES

13.Masada Dead Sea: Small Group Tour from Tlv Incl. Entry Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 89 reviews · 10 hours · from $155

Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking guide, cable-car entry, site fees, and hotel pickup included. Explore Herod’s fortress, see desert and salt-sea views, stop at a Dead Sea products shop, then spend about two hours floating and using mineral mud. The guide may be Gabi, Yousef, Sharon, Rafi, or another licensed professional.

“Be prepared for the heat. Providing water would help. A good day.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour - The Snake Path requires an honest fitness check
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From Tel Aviv: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

14.Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path, explore the fortress as the sun rises, then continue to Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea. This is a self-guided outing with English-speaking support, comfortable minivan transport, and a demanding early start. Ein Gedi is currently closed because of flooding, so an alternative stop is being used.

“Experience was just great. The thing that disappointed me was the huge commission get your guide applied. Considering that Abraham Hostel who is the one who makes the tour charges around 40 pound for the trip while if you book with get your guide you pay 98 (!). Book directly next time!!!!”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada &Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES - Reaching Masada by cable car
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From Tel Aviv: Masada &Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

15.Masada &Dead Sea Tour Including Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 77 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours from Tel Aviv visiting Masada and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking guide. Ride the cable car to Herod’s desert fortress, see its palace, synagogue, baths, mosaics, and cisterns, then float in mineral-rich water. Hotel pickup, transportation, guide, and entrance fees are included, though time at the Dead Sea can feel tight.

“Very good tour, however the final change of buses was a bit chaotic and late and we ended up picking up a group of French people in Jerusalem- which was a waste of our time, not mention having to listen to French translation throughout as obviously none of them speak English:(”

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