Jewish Tour in Rio de Janeiro: Uncover Over 500 Years of History and Influence

Uncover over 500 years of Jewish history and influence in Rio de Janeiro. Join a group tour to explore Jewish landmarks and learn about the Jewish presence in the city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Leblon Beach - Leblon is among the most prestigious neighborhoods in Rio, with accommodations that reflect its exclusivity. It is home to the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center.
  • Ipanema Beach - Ipanema Beach is flanked by Arpoador Beach on one side and Leblon Beach on the other. This beach is a central hub of activity in…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by vehicle / Car or Van
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • entrance fees
Additional Information

The historical presence of Jews in Brazil can be traced back to the era of Columbus’s voyages, with the inception of Gaspar da Gama, a man of Jewish descent, who traveled alongside Portuguese admiral Pedro Alvares Cabral when he first set foot in the region now known as Brazil in 1500, marking over half a millennium of Jewish existence in the New World….

Location
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Avenida Atlântica
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susana_l
Mar 25, 2026
Efraim was an excellent... - Efraim was an excellent tour guide. All three of us in the group really enjoyed having him as a guide. He had great disposition and shared lots of information. Pace was just right. Enjoyed visiting all the places he took us too
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Jeffrey_s
Mar 18, 2026
We were very impressed... - We were very impressed with Efrims knowledge of the Jewish Community and culture. He turned up on time and gave us an excellent tour. We had access to various Shules and the Cultural centre. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio and wants to visit Jewish areas.
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Andrea_h
Mar 17, 2026
Jewish Rio - As a tourist it is wonderful to see a Jewish connection in another country. We saw three Temples and a lovely small museum. The guide was very conge
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Reva_p
Mar 12, 2026
Nice tour! - Pickup was on time, very nice van. Tour included another couple. We toured two synagogues and the Jewish museum, the Holocaust Memorial, the Jewish Cultural Center which has a kosher supermarket and sports and catering facilities and meeting and game rooms. We learned about Jewish life in Brazil and how the Jewish community provides free medicine to anyone who can’t afford it. Very nice tour guide, and pickup at our hotel. Recommend to anyone interested in Jewish life in Rio.
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Abby_m
Sep 15, 2025
Like a Jewish embrace and worth every penny. - Ephraim was our guide and I felt like we were family immediately. I am reformed and live in Chicago. He took us to an orthodox temple, the great temple that welcomes all denominations of Judaism, the Jewish community center, which was incredible and a small museum that had an impressive collection. The Jewish community center is open to all faith and a gem in the city. With a full workout room, gymnasium, store, free pharmacy, restaurant, card, games, and more. I can see how this center would easily fit into my life. We also went to a holocaust memorial Park, and as we drove through many parts of Rio, he pointed out areas of interest. He also took me to a jewelry wholesaler where I bought a stunning imperial topaz, only found in Brazil, ring. The jeweler was an Egyptian Jewish woman, and also treated me like family. We ended the tour at one of his favorite restaurants that was not a tourist destination, but a favorite by locals and I understand why. I wish I could spend more time with Ephraim as I learned so much and was greeted with such kind hospitality. He is a gift to the world & I hope that our paths cross again someday in this lifetime.
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Susan_l
Sep 4, 2025
Jewish Tour Rio - Ephraim provided a knowledge and interesting tour of Jewish venues in Rio. Our van was exceptionally comfortable and had an experienced driver
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Martin_h
Apr 3, 2025
Short but very... - Short but very informative. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared is knowledge generously. Really recommending this tour.
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Marilyn_s
Mar 15, 2025
Efriam was very... - Efriam was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and enjoyable. He had a wide range of knowledge outside of what was necessary for this tour.
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Marven_l
Feb 12, 2025
delightful tour, air... - delightful tour, air conditioned van. Varied tour of Jewish sites. The Holocaust museum was closed the day we visited. Ephraim was very knowledgeable. We were with 2 women from Argentina, but no great difficulty with language issues.
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Linda_m
Nov 13, 2025
Passionate trip round Jewish Rio - If you want to get a feel for Jewish life in Rio then take this tour The mix of communities and the care for all within those communities was well shown. Ephraim is knowledgeable and generous with his understanding
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From $95
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).