Jewish Heritage in Hungary: Historical Exploration with a University-Historian Guide

Embark on a historical exploration of Jewish heritage in Hungary with a university-historian guide. Discover the largest Jewish community in Eastern Europe and delve into 2000 years of Jewish history, including the events of World War II. Immerse yourself in the vibrant inner 7th district and its street art. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the stunning Rumbach street Synagogue.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Elizabeth Square - The medieval market square has become one of the main squares of Pest
  • Raoul Wallenberg Statue - Learn about the most important diplomat saving Jewish lives
  • Szimpla Kert - The first ruin bar in Budapest (and thus in the world)
  • Gozsdu Udvar - One of Budapest’s most international streets
  • Kazinczy Street Synagogue - Learn about the Orthodox Jewish community
  • Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - We do not visit the Great Synagogue inside.

Europe’s largest Synagogue with historical connotations from the last ~200 years

  • Rumbach Street Synagogue - The visit of the synagogue inside is included.
What's Included
  • Visit to Rumbach Street Synagogue, ticket included
Additional Information

Join one of our educated guides with a thorough understanding of history, which will bring the narrative of Hungary’s Jewish past to life for you.

As we explore, you will become acquainted with the largest Jewish community in Eastern Europe today. This includes viewing the three most significant Synagogues from the outside.

Our journey extends over 2000 years of Jewish history with a strong emphasis on the past 150 years. This encompasses the ‘golden age’ of the dawn of the century, the period between the two world wars with a specific emphasis on the incidents of WW II and the resurgence of Jewish life in the 1990s.

In addition to Jewish culture and history, we also bring you closer to the regeneration of the Inner 7th district. Here, we focus on the living standards, prevailing conditions, related challenges, and street art.

A major point of interest on this tour is a visit inside the Rumbach street Synagogue (the admission fee is covered by the tour’s cost).

Location
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Erzsébet tér
We meet in front of Kempinski hotel on Erzsébet tér / square, facing the Ferris wheel. Being on of the main squares of Budapest it's easy to reach by M1, M2, M3 subways and several buses and tram lines. Google Maps is well synchronized with the Budapest public transportation system.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alexandra
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful tour - It was a wonderful tour learning about the Jewish history of Budapest. Joel was so knowledgeable and thorough. We saw 3 synagogues and got to really understand the history.
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617matani
Jul 28, 2024
A glimpse of the Jewish history in Budapest and a visit to the current vibrant life of the Jewish quarter - Real cultural tour with a nice local guide! Very recommended! Zsolt was our guide, he is very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We were a small group, which meant we could go to more synagogues and see even more special Jewish-related spots around the city. The tour was very informative, with a lot of emphasis on the Jewish community's history. I highly recommend this guided tour, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot of new things. Great value for money.
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Nlp133
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent tour - We took a tour with András and he did a great job explaining the relevant history! He answered all the questions and we learned alot. Thanks/köszönöm!
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Cooperfamilylondon
Jun 3, 2024
The best tour and the best guide - Nomi was a wonderful guide. Informed and professional and so knowledgeable. She moved through the morning at the perfect pace and was happy to answer questions. She was passionate about her subject. She was the highlight of our trip to Budapest. I wish I could give her 10 stars x
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Hannah_r
May 31, 2024
Best tour! - Very knowledgeable. Answered all questions. Had a great personality. Friendly. Wonderful your. Would recommend THIS guide. Thank you.
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Q9872jdnancyh
May 28, 2024
Jewish Heritage Area - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable on the history of the area. Easily answered all of our questions. The group was also very small, which made it very nice.
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Daytrip07523977064
May 6, 2024
Discovering Jewish heritage beyond the Great Synagogue - Very nice and competent guide, very pleasant small group, you got to see different places than the average tourist. The tour was in English, international group, which was also very pleasant and stimulated discussions. I can recommend it without reservation.
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Melody_r
Mar 29, 2024
Very interesting and educational - The guide Gabor was very informative and honest about the good and bad in Hungary's history. I felt like we were getting the true story. Very interesting and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Irinab516
Jan 15, 2024
Budapest - Judit was an amazing guide! She was very knowledgeable, engaging and fun. Although we were not new to the area we saw places and things that we have never seen before! Thank you!
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146erniec
Dec 1, 2023
The Jewish Community and Hungarian History - My wife and I agreed this tour was very informative and educational about the Jewish Heritage in Hungry. The citizens of Hungry and Jewish Community should be quite proud of what they have accomplished considering how many times they were conquered. All of our questions were answered and our final stop was at a Synagogue with some very unique designs. The 1 hr. lecture and 3 hr. walking tour went by very quickly. It provided us a greater understanding of Hungry’s history and how the Jewish Community played such a vital role in its rebuilding/prosperous years. We will never forget the young informative tour-guide. Wish we got her mom’s goulash recipe.
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