Private Jewish Heritage Tour in Buenos Aires: Explore History and Culture
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Buenos Aires
Embark on a private Jewish heritage tour in Buenos Aires to explore the rich history and culture of Argentina's Jewish community. Visit significant landmarks and learn about the community's resilience and contributions.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza Lavalle (Lavalle Square) - Visit Lavalle Square, located in front of the Palace of Justice; where it was placed the Monument for the Victims of the AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) who cruely died during the terrorist attempt against this jewish institution. Visit the Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires which is the first Temple of the Community of Israel in B.A.
  • El Once Barrio Comercial - Sightseeing around this jewish neighborhood. An outlook to the AMIA building; rebuilt on the ruins of the old building completely destroyed in a terrorist attempt on July 18th, 1994. Visit Israel Embassy Square on Arroyo St., a place occupied by the original embassy before a terrorist attempt on March 17th, 1992.
  • Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral - Visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral where we honor the victims of the two terrorist attempts that took place in Buenos Aires in 1992 & 1994.
What's Included
  • Licensed guide with expertise in Judaism
  • All-inclusive pricing with taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off (downtown hotels & selected areas)
  • Experienced professional driver knowledgeable in tourism
What's Not Included
  • Donations (TZEDAKAH) to the jewish institutions visited during this tour.
  • Libertad Synagogue & Jewish Museum US$ 10.- per person.
  • Gratuities 10%.
  • Visit to Jewish institutions on Sat & Sun (closed), we just pass by or stop where is possible.
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour private exploration of Jewish heritage in Buenos Aires and delve into the rich historical and cultural legacy of Argentina’s large Jewish community.

◾ Explore Plaza Lavalle, the site of the first significant Jewish settlement
◾ Discover the first Temple of the Jewish Community of Israel in Buenos Aires
◾ Take a gaze at the AMIA building; a structure rebuilt from the wreckage of the original building, decimated in a terrorist attack
◾ Wander to the Israel Embassy Square on Arroyo St., which was the location of the original embassy, again, targeted by a terrorist attack
◾ Take a tour around Once, Buenos Aires’ most recognized Jewish neighborhood

Exit this immersive Jewish journey with a drop-off at your hotel/port.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels might be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. The sizes must be informed in advance.
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Plaza Lavalle (Lavalle Square)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_w
Mar 5, 2024
A great tour - Walking and driving through the Jewish neighborhoods- exploring the Jewish shops. Elan was a wonderful tour guide and personalized the tour for us.
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Elayna_d
Feb 6, 2024
Marta is the best Jewish tour guide - This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Marta, is so knowledgeable on both Jewish and world history and politics. She tailored the trip and conversations to us. Highly recommend this tour with Marta
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Lillian_m
Dec 16, 2023
Excellent tour - Our guide was informative, knowledgeable and engaging. He had a wealth of knowledge. He showed us a variety of sites. In addition, he made us comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend him and this tour.
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Sara_s
Dec 10, 2023
Excellent tour! - Elan was thorough and knowledgeable. Even though it was Saturday and we couldn’t enter some places, I felt that a learned so much and seeing the actual sites was not so necessary to the overall great content.
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Harriet_t
Mar 17, 2023
Marta is an excellent... - Marta is an excellent tour guide. She took us around to all the Jewish areas in Buenos Aires. I would highly recommend her and her knowledge.
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