Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour
Explore the Historic Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest and most popular parts of Budapest!
This living quarter is uniquely characterised by the culture of the Jewish community (the largest Jewish community of about 80 000 people lives in Budapest, in East-Central Europe) that settled down here centuries ago.
The third largest synagogue in the world (the second largest one in Europe), the Jewish Museum and Archives with a rich collection and the most important Jewish religious and cultural institutions are located here.
The quarter has been on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2002.
Let's discover the history, costumes, traditions and festivals together!
PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE SYNAGOGUES AND THE MUSEUM ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS' AFTERNOON AND ON SATURDAYS' BECOUSE OF THE 'SABBATH'!
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Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
The first stop of our Jewish Heritage tour is the world's second largest synagogue, known as Dohány Street Synagogue. Exhibitions, memorials and much more are waiting for us to explore such as the Holocaust Memorial, the Cemetery of Heroes, the Tree of Life with Wallenberg Memorial Park.
Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
We visit the Jewish Museum, contains a unique collection of Jewish artifacts (for example the world's oldest Torah finial) with an amazing story.
District VII / Jewish Quarter
Fascinating history with local art; famous ruin bars; eclectic boutiques; avant-garde galleries and great places to eat - The Jewish quarter (World Heritage site) became one of the most exciting and popular places of Budapest. On our walking tour we explore the highlights of this lively quarter and of course speaking about the long history of the Hungarian Jewish community.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Transportation tickets
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation method: walking and public transport
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