Hezekiah’s Tunnel

Hezekiah’s tunnel is a 533 m tunnel (c. 1700 feet) that draws the water of the Gihon spring under the City of David to the Pool of Siloam .

It was probably created by king Hezekiah to last an Assyrian assault, which indeed took place in 701 BCE, and indeed failed.

Walking through the long dark and wet tunnel is one of the most exciting experiences in touring Jerusalem, especially for youth groups.

“Danny the Digger” rating: +

Christian Interest:

Jewish Interest: +

Children Interest: +

	Hezekiah’s tunnel on Wikipedia
	Hezekiah’s tunnel on Tripadvisor
	Hezekiah’s tunnel on Google Maps

Points of Interest in the Area

Video clip on the Water System of Biblical Jerusalem

Testimonials

C.P., Communications Director | HP Software, May 2013
A few of my coworkers and I arranged a private VIP tour with Danny. He is an expert tour guide – incredibly knowledgeable on all aspects of culture, region, history and archeology. His experience and insight combined with thoughtful personality made every part of the day long trip an experience we will never forget. From private tours of the Dead Sea Scrolls with each curaotr, to meetings with key religious figures in the old city, and helicopter rides – everything was unbelievable! I highly recommend his services, especially if you’re looking for something incredibly special and/or need to impress VIPs.
Tom Hecht, Former chairman of the Combined Jewish Appeal (CJA), Canada
Let me say to you and you may use this as a sincere testimonial: You Danny the Digger are an outstanding guide, educator, archeologist and political pundit providing exciting and most intelligent information to the visitor on events of the past, their impact on the Jewish world and our concerns with the future. I have been to Israel 100+ times but notwithstanding, one always learns particularly from people like you. Reiterated thanks Tom Hecht, Canada Former chairman of the Combined Jewish Appeal (CJA) and Former president of the United Israel appeal of Canada (UIA Federations Canada).