Budapest Jewish Heritage Memorial Walking Tour & Synagogue Entry

4.8 (635 reviews) Budapest, Hungary
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Duration2h - 4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 23 travelers

Overview

Dive into Budapest’s fascinating Jewish history, culture and heritage on a walking tour led by a local guide. With one of the largest Jewish communities in Middle and Eastern Europe, Budapest is full of historic Jewish quarters, memorials and synagogues, each with their own unique story and significance. Visit the Jewish Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the old Jewish quarter, Kazinczy Street Synagogue and more while learning about Hungary's complicated Jewish history over the centuries.

Options

10am Grand Tour

Duration: 4 hours: The tour lasts between 3.5 and 4 hours

10am Essential Tour

Duration: 2 hours: The tour lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours.

What's included

  • Entrance to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (Grand Tour only)
  • Entrance to the Great Synagogue
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
    30m · Admission ticket included
    First, we will visit the Dohány Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
  2. Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
    30m · Admission ticket included
    You also get a local guided tour in the Jewish Museum, where you see the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe, and the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays and everyday life. A separate room commemorates the Hungarian Holocaust.
  3. Gozsdu Udvar
    5m
    Only with Grand tour option! Pass by the thriving Gozsdu passage.
  4. Carl Lutz Memorial
    20m
    Only with Grand tour option! During our journey we visit the Memorial Park dedicated to Carl Lutz.
  5. Kazinczy Street Synagogue
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Grand tour only! Explore the main synagogue of the Hungarian Orthodox Jewry. It is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Dohány street Synagogue, Address: Budapest, 1074 Dohány street. 2

End point

Concludes at Frohlich Bakery and Cafe (Grand Tour)

End point

Concludes at Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park (Essential Tour)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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