Discover the Jewish heritage of Budapest with a passionate historian guide. Learn about the Jewish district and its turbulent history from the late 1700s. Explore the interior of the Rumbach Street Synagogue.
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- Duration 3 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Car Rental
Jewish Quarter, Budapest
Guided tour (2.5 hours)
Finish at:
Budapest, Dohány u., Magyarország
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Get to know the centuries of Hungary's turbulent Jewish history
- Visit the historical Rumbach Street Synagogue
- Discover prime examples of Budapest's street art
- See the exterior of the Dohány Street Synagogue
- Learn about the heroes who saved Jewish lives during WWII
Full description
Discover one of the most popular areas of inner Pest. The 7th district is where Jewish culture has bloomed for over 200 years and today hosts the largest and most active Jewish community of Eastern Europe. As a highlight of the tour, visit the Rumbach Street Synagogue and discover the neighborhood of the Dohány Street Synagogue, which is the largest in Europe and one of the largest synagogues in the world.
Walk through the Jewish Quarter, on the streets of the former Ghetto, which hosts synagogues, monuments, kosher restaurants, and kosher shops. Hear local stories of this neighborhood and about Budapest.
During your walk, visit the Carl Lutz Memorial, dedicated to one of the Righteous Among the Nations, who is also known as Hungary’s Schindler. Then pass by the lively Gozsdu Passage and visit the Rumbach Street Synagogue, built in 1872 by Viennese architect Otto Wagner.
Apart from the largest Synagogue of Europe, and the other two most important Synagogues, hear local tips about the ruin pubs and nightlife. Learn about the street art and other secrets of Elizabeth Town.
Includes
- Historian guide
- Entry ticket to the Rumbach Street Synagogue (Until March 2024 it is only available on Sundays. On the other days the entrance ticket is refunded to the guests)
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Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, facing the Ferris wheel on Erzsébet Square. You can reach the hotel via the M1, M2, or M3 subways and by several buses and trams. Get off at the Deák Ferenc tér stop to reach the meeting point.
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