Budapest Synagogues and Jewish Ghetto

Explore Budapest’s Jewish district, home to Europe’s largest synagogue. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the Holocaust while discovering the vibrant cultural and entertainment hub of multicultural Budapest.

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Visit the largest Jewish temple of Europe, learn about the Hungarian Neologue Jewish Community and the history of the Hungarian Jewry.
    See the spectacular architectural masterpiece of the 1850’s Budapest and admire the organ played by Franz Liszt as well.
  • Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park -…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Purchase only the synagogue admission tickets and enjoy a complimentary, in-depth tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours with knowledgeable guides. A visit to Budapest is incomplete without exploring the Jewish district, formerly known as the Ghetto area. For over 25 years, the mission has been to passionately educate visitors about Hungarian Jewish…

Location
Dohány u. 2
Dohány utca
Meet the coordinator/guide with a blue flag/umbrella in front of the Security Entrance before the Ticket Office lane.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gina_m
Jul 23, 2025
Great tour of the Jewish quarters - Our tour guide Milan was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and explain the history of the Jews in Hungary. The synagogues are very impressive.
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Mindy_e
Jul 21, 2025
Walking tour Doheny and Jewish Quarter - Walking tour of Doheny synagogue and surrounding area as well as the Jewish Quarter was wonderful. We had a great guide named Miki.
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Paul_g
Jul 16, 2025
It was deeply emotional .... - It was deeply emotional . Learned a lot . The guide was GREAT ! He was knowledgeable and organized , and glad to answer questions .
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Fred_b
Jul 16, 2025
David’s tour - Excellent guide went well beyond our expectations! David had a deep knowledge of the places we visited and added a personal experience touch.
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Marina_s
Jul 12, 2025
Well worth it. - Dorine was a very good guide. Very knowledgeable and explained everything well. Allowed time to take photos and ask questions.
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Laurief712
Jul 10, 2025
Insight into Jewish life Budapest - Very informative tour giving insight to Jewish life in Budapest before and up to the end of the war. Very interactive session where one could ask as many questions as you like.
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Eric_k
Jul 4, 2025
Short tour of Budapest’s synagogues - This is a two hour tour of three synagogues in Budapest. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained Jewish history in Hungary
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Travelnjeff
Jul 2, 2025
Walking tour and history lesson - Our tour guide Milan was very friendly and informative. We saw the great synagogues and learned about Jewish life in Budapest. The Duhany is spectacular and its history profound.
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Mark_y
Jun 25, 2025
Memorable visit. Great guide - Dress modestly. Synagogue will require shoulders and knees covered. Bring a kippah or other head covering though they will provide Our guide Milan was terrific. Knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended
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Michael_s
Jun 24, 2025
Detailed History of Jews in Hungry - This is a Bailie detailed history of the Jews and Hungary and you got to visit three different synagogues. Also included as a walk-through the Jewish ghetto. Our guide was very informative and very patient with all questions
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).