Budapest Synagogues and Jewish Ghetto

Explore Budapest’s Jewish district, home to Europe’s largest synagogue. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the Holocaust while discovering the vibrant cultural and entertainment hub of multicultural Budapest.

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - Visit the largest Jewish temple of Europe, learn about the Hungarian Neologue Jewish Community and the history of the Hungarian Jewry.
    See the spectacular architectural masterpiece of the 1850’s Budapest and admire the organ played by Franz Liszt as well.
  • Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park -…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Purchase only the synagogue admission tickets and enjoy a complimentary, in-depth tour lasting approximately 2.5 hours with knowledgeable guides. A visit to Budapest is incomplete without exploring the Jewish district, formerly known as the Ghetto area. For over 25 years, the mission has been to passionately educate visitors about Hungarian Jewish…

Location
Dohány u. 2-4
Dohány utca
Meet the coordinator/guide with a blue flag/umbrella in front of the Security Entrance before the Ticket Office lane.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Luissell_b
Dec 18, 2025
Amazing Tour - We had an amazing experience. Our tour guide was exceptional! I wish I could remember his name. He was young man (about 21-22). He was so knowledgeable and we all learned so much. We were impressed.
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Daniel_l
Dec 16, 2025
Excellent histori review with contemporary eyes. - WOW. Our guide, David, was excellent. His guidance gave the whole activity the extra plus. Very gifted guide. We enjoyed deeply his personal comments as much as the whole tour. Dress up- it was quite chilly.
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Rebyitzi
Nov 25, 2025
Book with Andrew! - Andrew was an excellent guide! I can’t say anything good or bad about the tour company, but Andrew the guide was fantastic!
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Cole_c
Nov 21, 2025
David was a great guide.... - David was a great guide. He was kind and knowledgeable. The tour was very cool as someone who loves history
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Lana_c
Nov 17, 2025
Great tour - Micky was great with explaining the amazing Jewish area. Easy to understand and very knowledgeable 😄😄
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Alla_l
Nov 17, 2025
Excellent! Our tour guide... - Excellent! Our tour guide Milan was very knowledgeable and informative. We truly had a wonderful experience.
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Karen_b
Nov 16, 2025
Definitely worth booking if you want to learn about Jewish history and culture. - Very informative tour with Miky, who was a very gentle and calm soul. Our guide was knowledgeable and likeable, a lovely blend of history and culture.
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Michael_s
Nov 15, 2025
Excellent Tour - Great tour. Our guide added great content. He was terrific. Recommend it highly. Don't miss this tour!
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Edythe_r
Nov 4, 2025
The tour guide gave us... - The tour guide gave us history of the Jewish people in Budapest. Explained to us the difference between synagogues. Went over the architectural style of the synagogues We toured 3 different synagogues. Walking through the Jewish quarters he pointed out different buildings that had a Jewish motif
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Laura_z
Oct 29, 2025
Worthwhile tour - Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging in his communication. Wished he had told us about the museum in the basement of the Dohany synagogue. Enjoyed hearing about his personal story
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From $61
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).