Private Tour of Zurich’s Jewish Quarter, Synagogue and Old Town
Delve into Zurich’s Jewish heritage with this informative walking tour of the former Jewish Quarter and Old Town (Altstadt). See Synagogue Löwenstrasse and other Jewish sites, and gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish experience in Switzerland.
Available in English and German French, Spanish and Italian Languages
Highlights:
- Discover the Jewish side of Zurich with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- See the beautiful Synagogue "Löwenstrasse" and learn about its community
- Explore the former Jewish Quarter, its Jewish history and heritage
- Learn about the Zurich massacre, Richard Wagner’s anti-semitism, and more
- Enjoy a private walking tour tailored to your pace and interests
Zurich boasts a thriving and vibrant Jewish community, but its history highlights many struggles to gain legal and social status in Switzerland.
Options
2H:Jewish Tour of Zurich EN GE
Duration: 2 hours: Discover traces of Jewish history and heritage in Zurich's Old Town and former Jewish Quarter.
,: See Synagogue "Löwenstrasse", Schauplatz Brunngasse, Neumarkt, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - SWZU025
What's included in Private Tour of Zurich’s Jewish Quarter, Synagogue and Old Town
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Neumarkt
A 2-hour tour of Zurich’s former Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Our story begins in the historical Neumarkt quarter, once the center of Jewish life in Zurich. Learn about the first Jews who settled in Switzerland in the 13th century and the impact of their expulsion in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
See Schauplatz Brunngasse - a medieval home of Hebrew scholars and discover other traces of Jewish life in Froschaugasse, which was known as Judengasse (the Jewish Alley) in the Middle Ages.
Inclusions
- Sightseeing around Zurich's main synagogue and Jewish sites
- Recommendations on the best things to do in Zurich
- Interesting facts about the Jewish history of Zurich
- Private Jewish Walking Tour of Zurich’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- Entry to Synagogue Löwenstrasse
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
- For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly.
- We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your Guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
End Points
- End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Information for the customer (Know before you go) - Check your email the day before the tour for important information. - It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather. - For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. - We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
