How to Visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem
The Western Wall is free and open 24 hours, including Shabbat. Cover shoulders and knees, and men cover their heads (coverings are lent at the entrance). On Shabbat, photography and phones aren't allowed. The Western Wall Tunnels tour (about 1-1.5 hours) must be booked ahead. Go early in the morning or late at night for a calm visit.
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered. Men cover heads
- Shabbat
- No photos, phones or writing
- Tunnels tour
- Booking required, about 1-1.5 hours
- Best time
- Early morning, or late evening
- Time to allow
- 1 hour, more with the tunnels
How busy is the Western Wall?
The plaza is busiest on Friday evenings for Shabbat, on Jewish holidays and on Monday and Thursday mornings, when bar mitzvahs take place. There's a security check at each entrance.
Before you go, check how busy the Western Wall is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Jewish holidays, Shabbat and events.
Check today’s crowds at Western Wall →Best (and worst) times to go
- Early morning on weekdays: calm.
- Late at night: quiet and atmospheric.
- Busiest: Friday evenings, holidays, Monday and Thursday mornings.
Our hourly forecast for the Western Wall shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Western Wall →Insider tips that actually save time
- Book the tunnels tour on the official site.