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
Heartfelt Tour
Heartfelt, informative tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and took time answering the group’s questions.
This tour was a great...
This tour was a great experience. Benjamin, our guide was great! He has a vast knowledge of Hungarian and Jewish history.
I learned so much!
Be prepared to have an engaging history lesson. Benjamin is so knowledgeable and passionate about Jewish history and culture! Also plan for your shoulders to be covered if you are a woman, men should where a hat or will be given a disposable yamaka.
Nice Jewish tour
The 4 hour tour is only 2.5 hours maybe 3 and does not include a beverage and cake at the end. It doesn’t include ear piece and if it’s a large group you would not be able to hear. Thankfully I was a part of a smaller group. Petra knew her stuff and was very good.
Synagogue tour in Budapest
The tour was extremely moving and very informative. Dora, our guide, was excellent. She was knowledgeable about the history and the tragedy. We highly recommend the tour.