Budapest Jewish Heritage Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Budapest's historic Jewish Quarter
- Visit the Great Synagogue, Europe's largest
- Discover the Jewish Museum's rich artifacts
- Learn about the Holocaust Memorial
- Experience the vibrant Kazinczy Street Synagogue
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Budapest's Jewish Quarter
- Entry to the Great Synagogue
- Visit to the Jewish Museum
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
First, we will visit the Dohány Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
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.
Only with Grand tour option! Pass by the thriving Gozsdu passage.
Only with Grand tour option! During our journey we visit the Memorial Park dedicated to Carl Lutz.
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 point
Start Location
Dohány Street Synagogue, Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- The tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a hat, bathing suit, towel, and sun protection if visiting the Dead Sea afterward.
- Ensure you have a moderate dress code for places of worship and selected museums; knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Dora was our tour guide...
Dora was our tour guide and she was very informative. So much to see and such important history for the world to see and be aware of and never repeat. Had no idea how ornate some synagogues were in the past as they're just gorgeous. One thing I would add is to make sure in your listing that people know women need their shoulders and knees covered when going into the shuls.
Excellent tour. Sign up...
Excellent tour. Sign up for the “grand tour” vs the “essential”. You see more of the Ghetto as well as a jewel of a smaller, 3rd, synagogue. The cemetery at the main synagogue is very thought provoking. Take your time. Guide was thoroughly knowledgeable and fluent in English.
Dora the Excellent Explorer!
Dora was by far the best guide we’ve ever had. She was knowledgeable, kind, perceptive and accommodating.
Great guide!
Dora was an excellent guide!! So knowledgable and compassionate. I would recommend this tour in a heartbeat!!!
Do the Grand Tour
Excellent tour. Benjamin is an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable and lively, and his (American accent) English is amazing for someone who has never lived in the U.S. We did the Grand Tour, and the second synagogue in Secession style is worth seeing. Highly recommend