Immerse yourself in the rich Jewish history and heritage of Budapest on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore iconic synagogues, shtibls, and prayer houses, and learn about the vibrant Jewish culture before WWII.
Immerse yourself in the rich Jewish history and heritage of Budapest on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore iconic synagogues, shtibls, and prayer houses, and learn about the vibrant Jewish culture before WWII.
- Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Discover the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest temple in Europe, with guidance from a Jewish Studies Scholar. Admire the opulent Moorish Revival architecture before exploring the Temple of Heroes, the Jewish Museum, and a Memorial Park, all located within the complex.
- Kazinczy Street Synagogue -…
- Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Discover the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest temple in Europe, with guidance from a Jewish Studies Scholar. Admire the opulent Moorish Revival architecture before exploring the Temple of Heroes, the Jewish Museum, and a Memorial Park, all located within the complex.
- Kazinczy Street Synagogue - Stroll to the nearby Ghetto Wall Memorial, established in 2014, then pass by a luxurious Mikve (Jewish ritual bath) and proceed to the Art Nouveau orthodox synagogue on Kazinczy Street. The interior of the synagogue is visited when it is open to the public.
- Rumbach Street Synagogue - Learn about the history of the Status Quo Ante stream of Judaism while viewing the Rumbach Street Synagogue. The interior of the synagogue is visited when it is open to the public.
- Shoes on the Danube Bank - Conclude by paying respects at the Shoes on the Danube Bank, a memorial unveiled on April 16, 2005, to honor the Jews who were massacred here during WWII. They were forced to remove their shoes and were shot at the river’s edge, causing their bodies to fall into the water and be carried away. The memorial symbolizes the shoes left behind on the bank.
- 3-hour guided walking tour
- Expert historian guide
- 3-hour guided walking tour
- Expert historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Dohány Synagogue, Rumbach Street Synagogue, & Kazincky Street Synagogue Tickets
- Food and drinks
- Dohány Synagogue, Rumbach Street Synagogue, & Kazincky Street Synagogue Tickets
This engaging 3-hour tour of Jewish Budapest delves into the rich history of a vibrant Jewish community that once comprised nearly a quarter of the Hungarian capital’s population before World War II. While exploring Budapest’s Jewish District, a knowledgeable Jewish Studies scholar will illuminate how, since the 18th century, the Jewish population…
This engaging 3-hour tour of Jewish Budapest delves into the rich history of a vibrant Jewish community that once comprised nearly a quarter of the Hungarian capital’s population before World War II. While exploring Budapest’s Jewish District, a knowledgeable Jewish Studies scholar will illuminate how, since the 18th century, the Jewish population significantly influenced the city’s social and economic development. The tour also reflects on the vital cultural contributions of Budapest’s Jewish citizens and their tragic persecution, culminating in the Holocaust’s 20th-century genocide. As the tour passes by kosher pastry shops and restaurants, participants will contemplate the ongoing revitalization of the community and its culture today.
- Please note that visitors to the Dohány and Kazinczy Synagogues are requested to have their shoulders and knees covered.
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.
