Masada fortress self-guided walking audio tour in Israel

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Language: English

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Duration: from 1 hour to 2 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Uncover the hidden mysteries of the palace that had remained untouched for 2,000 years

Learn about Masada's storied past, its epic battle, and the ultimate sacrifice of its residents

Use an all-in-one app complete with audio narration, written text explanations, routes, and a list of stops

Immerse yourself in the rich history of King Herod's palace, situated atop a rocky plateau overlooking the Dead Sea

Admire the stunning mosaic floors, ancient architecture, and sprawling palatial complex of bathhouses, pools, and storerooms

What we expect

Your journey back in time begins with the story of Masada, its rebels, and their battle against the Romans. Learn about the legendary siege, the battle strategies of both forces, and the ultimate sacrifice at the end.

Start your walk through the fortress, starting with the iconic Snake Path Gate, then continuing at the Quarry and the Commandant's Residence and Storerooms. Next, you will explore the beautiful Northern Palace to admire the Terrace.

As you continue to walk further inside, you will discover the Large Bathhouse, Columbarium Towers, historic Breaching Point, and Tanner's Tower. Finally, explore the other rooms in the complex,...

✔Audio-guided tour
✔Downloadable APP
✔Digital guidebook

What to remember

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided audio tour; no guide will accompany you and attraction tickets are not included. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one

After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site

Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms

The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere

This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like

Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps