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The Garden Tomb

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The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem: an empty rock-cut tomb in a garden outside the old walls, near Damascus Gate and Skull Hill.

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Why go

  • Guided talks on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, given by the site's guides
  • The garden as a place of worship, used by Protestant pilgrims

Opening hours

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Monday09:00 – 13:00
Tuesday09:00 – 13:00
Wednesday09:00 – 13:00
Thursday09:00 – 13:00
FridayClosed
Saturday09:00 – 13:00
SundayClosed

Don't miss

  • The rock-cut tombA burial chamber cut into a rock face, with two chambers. The second opens to the right of the first.In the garden, cut into the rock face.
  • The stone grooveA groove cut along the ground outside the tomb, seen as a slot for a rolling stone.On the ground just outside the tomb.
  • The wine press and cisternAncient remains that suggest the area was once a garden.Nearby, in the grounds beside the tomb.
  • Skull HillA rocky knoll beside the tomb, which some identify as the Golgotha execution site.Beside the tomb, close to Damascus Gate.

What you see

  • Damascus Gate, about 200 m away, close to the Damascus road.
  • St. George's Anglican Cathedral, built about 180 m away from the tomb.
  • The walls of the old city, which the tomb lies just outside.

Best time to visit

  • The garden is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00.
  • The opening hours end at 13:00, so plan the visit for the morning.

Shorts

Sources: Garden Tomb - Wikipedia · Jerusalem/East - Wikivoyage (see) · Gartengrab - Wikipedia · Tombeau du jardin - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Conrad Schick St, Jerusalem

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

Where is The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem?

It lies just outside the old city walls, about 200 m from Damascus Gate, near the Damascus road. Its address is on Conrad Schick St.

How do I get to The Garden Tomb from Damascus Gate?

The Garden Tomb stands a block north of Damascus Gate. The Damascus road runs close to it.

What are The Garden Tomb opening hours?

It is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00. The hours end at 13:00, so plan the visit for the morning.

Is The Garden Tomb the real tomb of Jesus?

Most archaeologists think it is not. Protestants, evangelicals included, regard it as the tomb of Jesus, but major Christian churches do not accept it. The owners do not claim it is authentic.

Who runs The Garden Tomb?

The garden is run by the Garden Tomb Association, which is a member of the Evangelical Alliance of Israel and the World Evangelical Alliance.

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