Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro, presented by expert tour guides.
If possible, besides the attractions listed we will also plan to visit, in Copacabana, the Beth El Synagogue and Clube Israelita Brasileiro, where they keep a comunity farmacy to help the ones in need. Note: The synagogues Beth Yaacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, per client request.
Note:
- Visits to synagogues depend on availability on the day. If there is an internal event, we will not be able to enter.
- The Holocaust Memorial only opens from Thursday till Sunday.
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Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The tour will start with a visit to The Hebrew Union Shel Guemilut Hassadim, the oldest synagogue in Rio de Janeiro. It was founded by Moroccan Jews presumably in 1840, at a time when non-Catholic worship was prohibited in Brazil.
We will also visit the Park Itzhak Rabin / Mirante do Pasmado, with its privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain. On the way to Downtown, see Chaim Weitzman Square, a public school named after Anne Frank, and the neighborhood of Catete, where resident Jews formerly established a thriving furniture business.
Memorial As Vitimas Do Holocausto
The Holocaust Memorial aims to preserve and make known the stories of victims and survivors of the genocide that hit Jews and other minorities to prevent them from being repeated. This space only opens from Thursday till Sunday, so plan your visit for one of those days if you really want to go there.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan / car
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Ticket entrance at the Jewish Museum is USD 2.00 per person
- Ticket entrance at Grand Synagogue as a “Tzedakah” is USD 5.00 per person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please dress appropriately
- Kosher lunch is available upon previous request
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 9:00am, and goes till 9:30am. Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. Please contact the local service provider, Carioca Tropical Tour Operator, if you need more information. +55 21 2256-6273 / +55 (21) 99782-0708
