The Biyar Aqueduct Tour
is an enjoyable experience through a 12 meter deep and 140 meter long ancient underground water tunnel. The aqueduct was originally part of Herod's underground water system to transport water to Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. The guided tour includes a short presentation that talks about how water was brought to Jerusalem 2000 years ago and walking through waist high flowing water.
We suggest packing a flashlight, change of clothes, and water shoes.
The Tour Includes:
A once in a lifetime visit to a historical, underground cave, a complex water system, wading pool, and kid friendly bouncy castle.
In addition, you can enjoy a family friendly arts and crafts corner, field cooking, and (for an extra fee and prior booking) bicycle rental.
In addition:
The length of the visit to this site is 2-4 hours.
The tour is suitable for summer camps and children over the age of 5.
A kiosk stocked with snacks, drinks is available.
There are restrooms and changing rooms in the site.
Opening Hours:
Open to the public only on holidays. On the rest of the days it is open only to groups over ten people by reservation.
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 and 19:00
Friday 09:00-13:00
For a special opening: email eruach@kfar-etzion.org.il or call 02-9935133 / +972 53-244-5461
Entry rates:
Individuals - 20 NIS each
Group (minimum 30 people) - 15 NIS each
Art corner and field cooking - 5 NIS
4 hour bicycle rental - 50 NIS per bicycle
Full day bicycle rental - 70 NIS per bicycle
How to get here
Coming from Jerusalem
From Gilo neighborhood, turn southwards to the Gush Etzion junction, pass the two tunnels and continue towards Gush Etzion. After about 7 kilometers, pass the Yishuv Neve Daniel (on the right) and the Yishuv Elazar (also on the right). 500 meters after Elazar turn right and park in the bay alongside the road.
Coming from Tel Aviv / Beit Shemesh
At the Etziona junction, turn southwards towards Gush Etzion and continue for about 1.5 kilometers to the Yishuv Neve Michael. About 100 meters before entering Neve Michael, turn left towards Gush Etzion. At the top of the mountain, you will see Kfar Etzion on your right and Alon Shvut on your left. Continue towards the Gush Etzion junction, at the junction, turn left (north), and continue about two kilometers to the entrance to the Yishuv Elazar on your left. At the entrance to Elazar, make a U-turn and return towards the Gush Etzion junction. 500 meters after Elazar turn right and park in the bay alongside the road.
