Budapest Jewish Cuisine & Culture Walk
Description
Budapest has one of central Europe’s largest Jewish communities and this 4-hour walking tour spotlights its rich Jewish cultural and culinary heritage. With a food-loving guide, explore the old Jewish quarter, once World War II’s Jewish Ghetto and now a hip neighborhood. Admire the neoclassical streets, see Dohány Street Synagogue and WWII memorials, and taste Hungarian-Jewish staples such as ‘flodni’ (apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry). Enjoy a Jewish lunch and finish with a kosher ‘pálinka’ (fruit brandy) at a trendy ruin pub. This walking tour is limited to eight people for a small-group experience.
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Meet your guide in Budapest’s Seventh District, a center of Jewish life that is currently undergoing a renaissance as one of its city’s hippest neighborhoods. Delve into this historical district as your guide explains its medieval roots and how it was home to a thriving Jewish community until WWII. Hear how, during the war, the area formed the Jewish ghetto, and how those who survived served as the foundations for the city’s present-day community and vibrant Jewish culture. Stroll the leafy streets past neoclassical houses and synagogues as your guide explains their role in today’s community. Make several different stops at eateries to savor some traditional Jewish specialities. Samples vary on each tour according to availability, but dishes you may try include turos taska, flodni and savory staples such as sausage and goose crackling.
Stop to view some of the Jewish WWII memorials and admire the Moorish-style exterior of the Dohány Street Synagogue, Europe’s largest synagogue. Additionally, check out some of the area’s street art and designer shops that attest to its hip-and-happening credentials.
We’ll visit a restaurant and enjoying a traditional Jewish lunch of specialities such as goose soup and solet (bean stew), accompanied by wine. Chat to your guide and companions as you eat, and round off your meal at this wine cellar with a taste of kosher pálinka!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum numbers of 2 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Reviews(33)
This was a wonderful experience, very small group, excellent information and very yummy food tastings. Gabor led us and he was experienced, warm and knowledgeable. Loved our traditional stuffed cabbage, local cheeses from the marketplace and other items. I recommend this tour.
The Jewish Culture and Food walking tour with guide Eszter was amazing! She has a very pleasant personality and was very knowledgeable about the history of the Jewish Quarter and the local foods. My husband and I were very lucky to be the only 2 persons to be with Eszter, just like a private tour. The dishes we had were very tasty and not familiar to us. We were able to tour the inside of the more conservative synagogue, which is very beautiful inside. The tour ended at the famous ruin bar Szimpla Kert with a shot of palinka! Thank you so much Eszter, we had a wonderful time with you.
Eszter is an amazing tour guide. We learned so much about the Jewish history in Hungary as we walked the area and stopped for traditional Jewish foods along the way. Eszter kept it interesting and was patient with our many questions. She kindly gave us a list of recommendations tailored to our stay. Excellent experience!
Orsi gave us an amazing tour - furthering our education in Budapest. Her knowledge gave us a deeper understanding of the city's history and culture. Her food choices were incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed this culture & cuisine tour to further our experience in Budapest.
This was a wonderful tour!! Anna was extremely knowledgeable about history and cuisine. We really enjoyed our time with her and learning about Hungarian Jewish history. Plus, the matza ball soup was AMAZING!! Would highly recommend this tour, especially with Anna!
The guide was spectacular. They were very informed. The food was great. That is all I wish to state.
We toured with George who was very knowledgeable about Jewish history. There were 4 of us on the tour. He took us to the small synagogue and we walked around for about 2 hours with really no stopping. We then had a traditional Hungarian Jewish lunch with wine and then we toured for about another 45 minutes and he said goodbye. While I thought the tour was good, it was not as advertised. We stopped nowhere else to try any drinks or food offerings. Don’t get me wrong, after lunch I wasn’t even a little hungry but the tour I was expecting was more walk a little try something, continue and that’s not what it was. He also did not end where we started. When the 4 hours hit, he said goodbye and it was up to us to figure out where we were. It was a nice tour overall but not as advertised.
Anna was outstanding Very knowledgeable and well organized itinerary— good food to try. A must in Budapest
My guide was completely amazing. He is jewish young person raised in Budapest and he was extremly knowledgeable. jbs
Thank you for your lovely review. If you are interested in Hungarian Jewish culture & cuisine, let me recommend our Tokaj Jewish Heritage and Wine Tour for the next time you visit Hungary. Evi Faiola Reservation Manager
Eszther was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledegable, professional and friendly. I would highly recommend her as a guide. I didn't care for the lunch selection, but that's ok.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your kind feedback on Eszter, she is great! Please come back and visit us, perhaps you'll find your preference of food selection during another tour ;) Evi
