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Jewish Quarter - Discover one of the most popular areas of Budapest.
Jewish culture flourished in the seventh district for over 200 years, and today it is home to the largest and most active Jewish community in Eastern Europe.
Our tour includes visiting the following historical places:
t Herzl Square and the Great Synagogue
t A guided walk in the Jewish Quarter
t Major landmarks of the city’s World War II Ghetto of 1944
t Flódni, the iconic modern Jewish delicacy at the Fröchlich Patisserie
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Dohány Street Synagogue - As the main event of the tour, visit the vicinity of the synagogue on Dohany Street, which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
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Rumbach Street Synagogue - The interior decorations of the Moorish Rumbach Sebestyén utca Synagogue shine in their beautiful graceful light.
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Carl Lutz Memorial - Visit the Carl Lutz Memorial dedicated to one of the Righteous Among the Nations of the World, also known as the Hungarian Schindler.
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Kazinczy Street Synagogue - Then walk past the busy Passage to the State Courses and visit the synagogue on Kazinci Street, which is one of the largest functioning Orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in the Art Nouveau style.
In addition to the largest synagogue in Europe and the other two most important temples of the synagogue triangle, you will get local tips about beer ruins and nightlife. Learn about the street art and other secrets.
- Erzsébetváros - Only in Budapest there are 24 synagogues and pray houses. There are a lot of monuments of Jewish history, culture and religion. But the main “city within a city” - the historic Jewish quarter, the former ghetto - is in the heart of old Budapest, in Erzsébetváros.
- Dob Street - Check out Frőhlich Confectioner’s for a delicious treat - flódni, chanukkai donut, Purim Haman’s ears, and other Jewish delicacies. Yum!
- Kazinczy Street - The Central area of the district is also called Kazinczy. Back in the days there was a buzzing Jewish market, surrounded by shops, restaurants, law firms. Now it resembles a wine cellar with kosher wine of high quality.
- Castle Garden - Take a picture with the oldest traditional Jewish baths, used for ritual purposes.
- District VII / Jewish Quarter - Take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter, through the streets of the former ghetto, where there are synagogues, monuments, kosher restaurants and kosher shops. Listen to the local stories about Budapest.
- Multiple start times available
- Visual handouts for convenience
- Private walking tour
- Complimentary notebook and souvenir pen
- All fees and taxes included
- Tea and coffee provided
- Entrance tickets
- Food and drinks other than specified
Embark on this 3-hour personal walking tour of Budapest to explore numerous Jewish historical sites and learn about the remarkable events that transpired there over time.
Your private journey encompasses visits to the following significant landmarks:
● Herzl Square and the Grand Synagogue
● A guided exploration of the Jewish District
● Key points of interest in the city’s 1944 World War II Ghetto
● Flódni, the renowned contemporary Jewish treat at Fröchlich Patisserie
During the tour, you will:
● Stroll through Budapest’s erstwhile Jewish ghetto
● Discover notable synagogues
● Receive handouts for documentation as your personal guide narrates histories
● Enjoy a cup of coffee complemented with a slice of cake at the Fröchlich Sweets Shop
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
