Budapest Jewish Heritage Memorial Walking Tour & Synagogue Entry
Description
Dive into Budapest’s fascinating Jewish history, culture and heritage on a walking tour led by a local guide. With one of the largest Jewish communities in Middle and Eastern Europe, Budapest is full of historic Jewish quarters, memorials and synagogues, each with their own unique story and significance. Visit the Jewish Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the old Jewish quarter, Kazinczy Street Synagogue and more while learning about Hungary's complicated Jewish history over the centuries.
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(604)
Excellent tour. Benjamin is an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable and lively, and his (American accent) English is amazing for someone who has never lived in the U.S. We did the Grand Tour, and the second synagogue in Secession style is worth seeing. Highly recommend
Dora was so wonderful!!! She was so knowledgeable and kind I would not hesitate to do it again!! Glad I did it!
We recommend the essential Jewish Heritage tour with Dora. She was comprehensive and knowledgeable. She would answer any questions we had.
Excellent walking tour. Benjamin was an excellent guide- passionate and very knowledgeable about the Jewish history of Budapest and general history as well. Saw beautiful synagogues and memorials in the Jewish quarter. Highly recommend.
Amazing educational experience with Benjamin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and family story!
Ben was prompt, quite knowledgeable & intelligent, engaging….as a local, he was well acquainted with the history of the synagogue and all the sites on visited on the tour. He shared Holocaust stories of families who survived as well as economic and political issues that affected Hungarians past and present.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Ben’s knowledge, insights, and personal approach made the tour both engaging and meaningful for you.
We had a terrific tour guide, Benjamin Keszler. You could tell he loved his home city and water to share his knowledge with the group. It was a very moving experience for sure.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Benjamin’s passion and knowledge made the tour such a moving and memorable experience.
Ben was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and family history were a great help in understanding the traditions and history of the Jewish people in Hungary and throughout the world.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Ben’s knowledge and personal insights helped bring the history and traditions to life.
If you want to know about the history of the Jewish people in Budapest this is the tour for you. Ben was unbelievable articulate and knowledgeable and prided himself on sharing this history. By the way you also see two amazing synagogues and the ghetto area.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Ben’s knowledge and passion made the tour so memorable, and that you enjoyed discovering the synagogues and the historic Jewish Quarter.
Our guide Benjamin was outstanding! His level of knowledge and erudition was on academic level. His ability and desire to share his knowledge was amazing! Perhaps, the best guide we have ever encountered during our lifetime of travels.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Benjamin’s knowledge and passion made such a lasting impression and contributed to an exceptional experience.
