• Piazza di Santa Croce, 2 - Gather with your guide outside Florentia Pelle, located at Piazza di Santa Croce, 2, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy. Please refrain from entering the store, as it serves solely as a meeting point and the staff is not briefed about the tour.
• Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence - Take a moment to appreciate the stunning Moorish architecture and impressive dome of the Great Synagogue, one of the largest in South-central Europe. Discover its construction during the era of Jewish emancipation and explore the lavish interior adorned with colorful designs. The Jewish Museum, situated within the synagogue, showcases a collection of ancient Jewish ceremonial art, along with historical photographs, films, and artifacts depicting the history of Florence’s Jewish community. Your knowledgeable guide will provide insights into the exhibits and address any questions regarding the political, religious, and social life of Jewish people in Florence.

During this walking tour, explore additional sites significant to the local Jewish community, such as the Balagan Café and various kosher shops, restaurants, and cafes. Uncover Jewish symbols hidden in the Old Town, including the Star of David on the facade of the Santa Croce Basilica.

• Palazzo Vecchio - Additionally, visit Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, and other notable landmarks of Florence while learning about the initial Jewish settlements in the 15th century, the Holocaust, and the post-war reconstruction.

• Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only)
• Expert commentary on the history of Florence’s Jewish community
• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
• Private Tour the Great Synagogue, Jewish Museum and the Jewish Quarter in Florence

• Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2-hour option)

Embark on a private exploration of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum to delve into the Jewish history, traditions, and heritage. Understand more about the Jewish society in Florence, Judaism, the Holocaust, and beyond. Additional choice: a pedestrian tour around the Jewish District.

2-hour: Tour of Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
Secure a guided tour of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with fast-track tickets and take in the key sites of the Jewish District in Florence.

3-hour: Tour of Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum & Transfers
Arrange for a 1-hour round trip transfer coupled with a 2-hour guided tour of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum that includes priority entry tickets and encompasses the key attractions of the Jewish District in Florence.

Absorb the top-notch exhibits and trace the journey of Florence’s Jewish populace through the tumultuous Middle Ages, the Holocaust, right up to contemporary times.

• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The walking tour of the Jewish Quarter is not included in the basic 2-hour option.
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Please arrive on time.
• The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as the Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
• For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
• The 3-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
• We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.

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