Some people review: "We came here with a tour group and wished we hadn't. We should have caught the bus from Jerusalem, which goes right up to the Visitor's Centre. We didn't have nearly enough time to see the ruins and I'm sure we missed half of it. The ruins are impressive, and the story is like an anthem to the Jewish people. You have to watch an 8 minute video while waiting for the cable car, which is largely scenes from the old Hollywood movie, but interesting to see the re-enactments of the siege and battle. Cable car ride is short but scenic, with views over the desert, mountains and the Dead Sea. You can look down from the mountain top and see the remnants of the Roman encampment and the siege wall they built. If only I'd had more time!"

Date of experience: March 2019,

Great History and Vista's: "This place was a fortress for King Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. It took two years for the Romans to build a 2,000 feet long and 200 feet high ramp to reach the top. When they got there they uncovered that the Zealots committed mass suicide. It is said that only two women and 5 children survived. The cable car ride to the top was built in 1998 is 2,953 ft long and 1,476 ft high. The views form the cable car ride and at the top of the fort are astounding. Oh I forgot to mention you can walk to the top if you desire. Good Luck

Date of experience: November 2019