If you are in Israel or the West Bank and want to get to Bethlehem or Jericho for a day trip, paying for a guided tour is highly advised, rather than trying to figure it out for yourself.

Here are a couple of reputable tour guide companies that can help you:

Bein Harim Tourism Services Ltd.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian
Customized and group tours

+972-3-542-2000
10 Hazerem Street in Tel Aviv
info@beinharim.co.il

Half day tours to Bethlehem, some in combination with Jerusalem or Jericho
Price range from US $70-148 (most expensive includes return to the airport)

Al-Quds Tours
Arabic and English
Group Tours

+972-2-628-7517
Jerusalem Old City
tours@cjs.alquds.edu

Specialized tours (with educational/”alternative” component) to Jericho and Bethlehem
contact for prices

Shepherds Tours & Travel
Arabic, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, English, Spanish, French, Swedish, and German
Pilgrimages and organized tours

Offices in Jerusalem and Jordan+972-2-28-4121 in Jerusalem
info@shepherdstours.com

Tours catered to Christian pilgrims, group and private
contact for more information