Immerse yourself in the rich Jewish heritage of Budapest on a guided tour of the historic Jewish Quarter. Visit the iconic synagogues, explore the Jewish Museum, and learn about the traditions and festivals of this vibrant community.
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - The first stop of our Jewish Heritage tour is the world’s second largest synagogue, known as Dohány Street Synagogue. Exhibitions, memorials and much more are waiting for us to explore such as the Holocaust Memorial, the Cemetery of Heroes, the Tree of Life with Wallenberg Memorial Park.
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Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives - We visit the Jewish Museum, contains a unique collection of Jewish artifacts (for example the world’s oldest Torah finial) with an amazing story.
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District VII / Jewish Quarter - Fascinating history with local art; famous ruin bars; eclectic boutiques; avant-garde galleries and great places to eat - The Jewish quarter (World Heritage site) became one of the most exciting and popular places of Budapest. On our walking tour we explore the highlights of this lively quarter and of course speaking about the long history of the Hungarian Jewish community.
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Kazinczy Street Synagogue - We discover the small orthodox community with their daily life habits and customs through by visiting the small, peaceful orthodox synagogue.
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Rumbach Street Synagogue - The last synagogue in the Jewish Triangle is the Rumbach Street Synagogue with interesting stories.
Note: At the moment is under reconstruction. -
Shoes on the Danube Bank - One of the interesting landmarks in the capital the Shoes on the Danube Memorial. We visit to know about the story behind this outstanding landmark.
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Transportation tickets
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Come journey through the Historical Jewish District, an ancient and frequently visited sector of Budapest!
This vibrant district is distinctly marked by Jewish cultural influences (home to the largest Jewish congregation of about 80 000 inhabitants in Budapest, situated in Eastern-Central Europe) who established their roots here hundreds of years ago.
Here lies the third biggest synagogue worldwide (second biggest in Europe), the Jewish Museum and Archives possessing an extensive collection, as well as the most significant Jewish religious and cultural establishments.
Since 2002, this district has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Join us in uncovering the history, customs, traditions, and celebrations!
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER, THAT THE SYNAGOGUES AND MUSEUM ARE CLOSED FRIDAY AFTERNOONS AND ON SATURDAYS IN OBSERVANCE OF THE ‘SABBATH’!
- Transportation method: walking and public transport
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.