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Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour: Explore Synagogues and Historic Quarters
4.7
451 Ratings
Budapest
Immerse yourself in Budapest’s rich Jewish history on a guided walking tour. Explore synagogues, historic quarters, and learn about Hungary’s complex Jewish heritage.
Immerse yourself in Budapest’s rich Jewish history on a guided walking tour. Explore synagogues, historic quarters, and learn about Hungary’s complex Jewish heritage.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Budapest Jewish Heritage Tours - Follow the footprints of the Hungarian Jewry with our well-informed guide
- Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - First, we will visit the Dohány Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
- Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives - You also get…
- Budapest Jewish Heritage Tours - Follow the footprints of the Hungarian Jewry with our well-informed guide
- Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - First, we will visit the Dohány Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
- Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives - You also get a local guided tour in the Jewish Museum, where you see the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe, and the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays and everyday life. A separate room commemorates the Hungarian Holocaust.
- Gozsdu Udvar - Only with Grand tour option! Pass by the thriving Gozsdu passage.
- Carl Lutz Memorial - Only with Grand tour option! During our journey we visit the Memorial Park dedicated to Carl Lutz.
- Kazinczy Street Synagogue - Grand tour only! Explore the main synagogue of the Hungarian Orthodox Jewry. It is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style. At the end of the tour, you have two options: you can accept our invitation to have a cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich confectionery or you can receive 10% discount in the glatt kosher Carmel restaurant.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Great Synagogue
- Expert guidance by a professional
- Exclusive access to Kazinczy Street Synagogue with the Grand Tour
- Savor a cake at a kosher bakery or enjoy a 10% discount (Grand Tour exclusive)
- Entrance to the Great Synagogue
- Expert guidance by a professional
- Exclusive access to Kazinczy Street Synagogue with the Grand Tour
- Savor a cake at a kosher bakery or enjoy a 10% discount (Grand Tour exclusive)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a journey exploring the rich Jewish heritage, culture, and history of Budapest on a guided walking tour. Budapest, being home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Eastern and Middle Europe, is teeming with historic Jewish quarters, synagogues, and memorials, each bearing a unique story and significance. The tour takes you to the Jewish…
Embark on a journey exploring the rich Jewish heritage, culture, and history of Budapest on a guided walking tour. Budapest, being home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Eastern and Middle Europe, is teeming with historic Jewish quarters, synagogues, and memorials, each bearing a unique story and significance. The tour takes you to the Jewish Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the old Jewish quarter, Kazinczy Street Synagogue, and more, offering insights into the intricate Jewish history of Hungary that spans centuries. You can select from a variety of times when making your booking.
Location
Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány utca
In front of Dohány street Synagogue, Address: Budapest, 1074 Dohány street. 2
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(451 Ratings)
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Ruth_p
Sep 26, 2024
Dohany synagogue tour - Benjamin was a fantastic guide. He went above and beyond explaining the Synagogue and museum.. we learned so much from him
The Synagogue is beautiful
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Lynn_r
Sep 25, 2024
Jewish history in Budapest - Benjamin was by far one of best guides we have ever had. He was fun and extremely knowledgeable about the Jewish heritage in Budapest. It was real life for him and he made it real for us as well.
Definitely recommend.
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Joann_m
Sep 24, 2024
Highlight of our trip. - The tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Benjamin was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the temple as well as Jewish history in Hungary. I will definitely recommend this tour to our friends and family.
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Ira_s
Sep 23, 2024
A worthwhile and interesting tour - Benjamin our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, personable and responsible. He explained things well and was receptive to our questions. We learned a lot about the history and current life of Jews in Budapest. We are very happy that we took this tour.
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Stephen_w
Sep 20, 2024
Outstanding Tour of Jewish Quarter - A truly wonderful tour with an outstanding guide. The insights she gave into the Jewish history in Budapest and the tour of the Synagogue were truly memorable. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Scooper722
Sep 20, 2024
Worthwhile tour - The synagogue was beautiful and our guide, Benjamin was so knowledgeable. Enjoyed the museum also. Tour was well worth the money.
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Pgkogan
Sep 20, 2024
Great tour, great guide! - The tour was very informative and touching.
Many special thanks to the tour guide Benjamin. Not only is he very knowledgeable, he has a great personality.
It was an interactive experience, Benjamin answered all the questions people had. My best tour in Hungary so far!
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Edward_a
Sep 20, 2024
An Ok Tour - We enjoyed hearing the stories from our guide who was someone who lived and grew up in the area. However there were times when our guide talked a little too long. The tour basically only covered the main synagogue and museum and very little of the Jewish Quarter was seen. The synagogue was also very crowded, loud and warm.
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Murray_f
Sep 17, 2024
It was fine - Beautiful places and I enjoyed hearing about the old and WW2 history. The Tree of life was notable as was Tony Curtis as the sponsor of it.
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Rachel_m
Sep 25, 2024
Disappointingly disrespectful guide. - I would give negative stars if I could. Susie, the tour guide, is the rudest and most disrespectful tour guide I have ever encountered!! Never have I had a tour group that all discussed leaving the tour due to her rude behavior and level of disrespect. I'm young, but there was a majority of 60+ aged people in the group. Susie seems to really strongly dislike the elderly! It was upsetting. She was 15 min late, no apology. No way to identify her as a tour guide. Let people join the group who didn't pay. Never took roll or counted the people. Lost a person momentarily. Started tour by saying "Obviously you all know who Herzel is, so, go. Take your pictures." Well no, we all don't know and we were there to learn! Was annoyed to explain. She humiliated those who asked questions. Argued with someone and said "Wanna BET?" Cussed inside the synagogue. Wouldn't answer questions (example: "your question is out of chronological order! I can't answer that now. I will later!") and never did. Older men asking her a question and she'd snap at them that she already said that. Others googled questions she wouldn't answer. I can go on and on. 4 hours of misery. Would've loved to learn more about Jewish history. Try a different tour maybe. I heard and saw other guides around that seemed personable and kind.
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