Discover the rich Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on a half-day tour. Explore historic sites, visit synagogues, and learn about the Jewish community’s impact on the city’s culture.
Discover the rich Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on a half-day tour. Explore historic sites, visit synagogues, and learn about the Jewish community’s impact on the city’s culture.
- Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim - The tour will start with a visit to The Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim, the oldest synagogue in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded by Moroccan Jews presumably in 1840, at a time when non-Catholic worship was prohibited in Brazil.
- Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim - The tour will start with a visit to The Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim, the oldest synagogue in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded by Moroccan Jews presumably in 1840, at a time when non-Catholic worship was prohibited in Brazil.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan / car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan / car
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ticket entrance at the Jewish Museum is USD 2.00 per person
- Ticket entrance at Grand Synagogue as a “Tzedakah” is USD 5.00 per person
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ticket entrance at the Jewish Museum is USD 2.00 per person
- Ticket entrance at Grand Synagogue as a “Tzedakah” is USD 5.00 per person
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro,…
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro, presented by expert tour guides.
If possible, besides the attractions listed we will also plan to visit, in Copacabana, the Beth El Synagogue and Clube Israelita Brasileiro, where they keep a comunity farmacy to help the ones in need.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yaacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, per client request.
Note:
- Visits to synagogues depend on availability on the day. If there is an internal event, we will not be able to enter.
- The Holocaust Memorial only opens from Thursday till Sunday.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please dress appropriately
- Kosher lunch is available upon previous request
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.
