Budapest Jewish District Exploration: Discover Europe's Largest Synagogue and History
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Budapest
Explore Budapest's Jewish district, home to Europe's largest synagogue. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the Holocaust while discovering the vibrant cultural and entertainment hub of multicultural Budapest.
Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Visit the largest Jewish temple of Europe, learn about the Hungarian Neologue Jewish Community and the history of the Hungarian Jewry.

See the spectacular architectural masterpiece of the 1850’s Budapest and admire the organ played by Franz Liszt as well.

  • Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park - Learn about the Hungarian Holocaust and the Righteous Gentiles who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews risking their own lives.

Visit the Emmanuel Tree of Life Memorial.

Visit the Holocaust Cemetery created on the territory of the Budapest ghetto, the resting place of more than 2000 victims.

  • Rumbach Street Synagogue - The Rumbach Synagogue is a remarkable masterpiece of the Viennese architect Otto Wagner from 1872. The synagogue has recently reopened after many years of renovations. It is a spectacular Moorish building, a true hidden treasure of the Budapest Jewish district, a breath-taking building to visit along the streets of the former Budapest Ghetto.
  • Kiraly Street - The Kiraly street was the high street of Pest in the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. As a commercial and trade center it became the cradle of Jewish life in Pest. Today it is bustling with commercial and cultural life again.
  • Gozsdu Udvar - This is the most colorful spot in the Jewish district, the location of entertainment and cultural life. In the past this place housed kosher salami stores, food stores as well as apartments. Today you can meet here local Jewish artists, local artisan and antique products or eat and drink with friends.
  • Carl Lutz Memorial - Meet one of the brave Righteous Gentiles who risked his own life to save thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.
  • Spinoza Szinhaz - See the restaurant, gallery, cultural stage and theatre named after the Jewish Dutch philosopher of Portuguese Sephardi origin, who was an early representative of the Enlightenment in the 17th century.
  • Dob u. 22 - See one of the best known places in Budapest for kosher flodni, the most delicious Hungarian Jewish cake.
  • Dob Street - The street running parallel to Kiraly was the central street of the Jewish district of Pest. It also ran in the center of the Budapest ghetto. Today again this is the scene of the revival of Jewish life in Budapest and Hungarian Jewish orthodoxy.
  • Kazinczy Street Synagogue - The Kazinczy street is called today the cultural street of Budapest. It is full of ruin pubs but also the Hungarian Orthodox Jewish Center is here, with a synagogue, a mikveh, Kosher restaurants and cafes, schools, butchery, Kosher food stores and a lot more.

Admire the architectural beauty of the early 20th century Art Noveau - called Secession in Budapest - architecture. The Orthodox synagogue serves the Hungarian traditional Orthodox Jewish Community.

What's Included
  • all fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

It is suggested that tourists who want to familiarize themselves with Budapest’s Jewish district and visit the largest synagogue in Europe, should join this program to gain knowledge on Hungarian Jewish history and the Hungarian Holocaust. The region encompassed by this walking tour was previously the Budapest Ghetto, and now it is one of the vibrant cultural, commercial and entertainment hubs of the diversified multicultural Budapest.

  • Please respect the dress code: regular clothing is fine, shoulders must be covered. Clothing must reach the knee or covered before entering (cover available for purchase on the spot). Head cover for men is available upon entry.
Location
Dohány u. 2
Dohány utca
Meet the coordinator/guide with a blue flag/umbrella in front of the Security Entrance before the Ticket Office lane.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carolynne_f
Jun 2, 2024
Informative and interesting - We thoroughly enjoy this trip with Milán as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Milán!
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Aar
May 31, 2024
important jewish history - very good guide took us through all the synagogues in Budapest plus the old jewish ghetto area. the Dohány synagogue is a must see
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Robert_j
May 27, 2024
Jewish History of Budapest. - When We entered the Dohany Synagogue I was blown away by its beauty and opulence The guide was amazing, I learnt so much and he made it so interesting and fun, I could not recommend it more strongly.
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Naicheny2024
May 26, 2024
Informative tour about hungarian jewish and the synagogues - A good way to learn about Hungarian Jewish, the synagogues and the neiborhood. Our guide Mickey is very knowledgeable and considerate for people who do not fimilar with the jewish culture. The great synagogue and the Rumbach street synagogue are both beautiful (in different construction styles) and well preserved. Definitely worth the time and money.
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Robert_r
May 22, 2024
A real Hungarian Jewish history exprrience - The guide told family stories that made all of the Jewish experiences seem real. He gave us full attention even though there were only 3 of us.
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Josh_b
May 22, 2024
Great guide and helpful guide - Great local knowledge from Milan, who was able to provide personal insights and thoughtful responses to questions.
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Susan_g
May 20, 2024
Synagogue - Very interesting and detailed information about the Jewish religion. Very knowledgeable guide who could reply to any questions asked. I enjoyed the whole tour and feel I learned alot.
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Lawrence_g
May 18, 2024
Great experience! - Milan is a wonderful tour guide. Knowledgeable, kind and passionate about his work. Very glad we took the extra hour option to hear and see the Jewish areas in Budapest.
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Barbara_g
May 10, 2024
I learned a lot! - Milan was knowledgeable, interesting, and a terrific guide! I highly recommend this tour! My friend and I extended the tour and got to see the Ghetto wall and line boundary as well as other things we would have overlooked on our own.
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Ris
May 5, 2024
Highly recommend - Very informative tour. Lots of history with some personal stories mixed in. Highly recommend this tour.
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