Private Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Dubrovnik with Local Expert
Description
Unwind the mysterious secrets of Dubrovnik’s extremely rich Jewish heritage on an informative and interesting private 2-hour walking tour and learn a whole new side to the UNESCO-listed magical Old Town. Get an insight into the turbulent history of Dubrovnik’s Jewish population as you tour through famous landmarks like the grand Jewish fountain, the historic remains of the old Jewish ghetto, and one of Europe’s most ancient synagogues. Eventually, discover more about the marvels of Jewish life in the 16th century by the oppression of the horrendous World War 2 and visit the Jewish Museum. ● 2-hour walking tour of the Jewish heritage ● Investigate Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with a specialist guide ● Visit Europe’s most pristine synagogue and roam the streets of the previous Jewish ghetto ● Uncover the history of the Jewish community at the Jewish Museum
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Itinerary
The unforgettable adventure starts off with a 1-hour walk through the magnificent synagogue. Your guide will tell you all the captivating stories and forgotten legends that will definitely keep you up at night. You’ll have a chance to visit the only museum in Croatia - the Jewish Museum! Full of history to tell, the Jewish Museum will not let you down. Then, you’ll take an informative walk through the city of Old Town itself. Full of Jewish history and culture, your expert guide will show you the city through the eye of the Jews, where you’ll find traces of those, who lived in this city since 1324! This tour will give a totally different perspective on the culture and religion of the Jews and show you Dubrovnik in a way you’ve never seen before!
The most antiquated Sephardi synagogue in Europe. The Jewish Museum has occupied the first floor of the synagogue and is the only existing one in Croatia. Located in one of the many small streets of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, it is connected to a neighboring building that has been owned by the Tolentino family, who have been caretakers of the marvelous synagogue for centuries. The Old Synagogue is the oldest Sefardic synagogue still in use today in the world and only the second oldest synagogue in Europe. It was established in 1352 but gained legal status in the city 56 years later in 1408. The synagogue is owned by the local Jewish community and the main floor still functions as a place of worship but is now mainly a city museum that hosts numerous ancient Jewish ritual items and centuries-old artifacts.
Trek over the ancient city and spot marks of Jews who lived in this country since the very beginning! Learn all about their culture with your professional guide. A large amount of Dubrovnik’s trade was with Mediterranean cities, all of the locations of thriving Jewish communities. Jews were tolerated as itinerant traders in Dubrovnik from 1352. With the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, some came and settled in Dubrovnik.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
I can't review this tour because the tour guide never showed up! We waited in the excruciating heat for over an hour, but nobody came. The guide didnt realize which day we had booked for the tour! On the positive side, Viator refunded us totally and apologized for the error.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our sincere apologies for this unfortunate experience. Due to an internal scheduling error, the guide mistakenly recorded the tour for the following day. We fully understand how disappointing and frustrating this must have been, especially after waiting in the heat for so long. This was entirely our mistake, and we sincerely regret the inconvenience it caused. As soon as we became aware of the situation, we arranged for a full refund and offered our deepest apologies. While we're glad the refund was processed promptly, we understand that it could not make up for the lost time during your visit. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have reviewed our internal procedures to help ensure that situations like this do not happen again. Kind regards,
A totally horrible experience. We showed up at the meeting place at the agreed time of 1 o’clock and no one was there. When we tried calling the telephone number, we were transferred to a number in Russia and was told that no one could answer the phone. We waited in the pouring rain until 130. We have been Viator users for many years, and this was the first time that we have been totally disappointed in our experience.
I have been on several Jewish heritage tours throughout the world. None were as comprehensive as the one we took in Dubrovnik with Vensa. Her historical knowledge of the Jewish community and Croatia was exceptional.
Terrible customer service from Viator. Company took no responsibility for the cancelled tour (which they contract out to a local company). Tried to avoid refunding me by telling me the local company wouldn't offer a full refund (I booked with Viator, not with a local company), and by telling me that the local company was offering an alternate tour for 10% off what I paid initially (I was not interested in the alternate tour). On top of that, my credit card was charged the full amount AFTER the local company cancelled my tour. It was a lot of back-and-forth emails until I finally got my refund (which should have been done as soon as my original tour was cancelled). Also...in a major tourist city, and a popular cruise port, do they really only have ONE local person who can offer that tour, with no alternate person when that one person gets sick? I would never book with Viator again.
Dear Tamara, We are sorry your tour had to be cancelled. We offered you an alternative tour, but you declined the offer. You were fully refunded the same day, without any delay. Please double check with your bank. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
From the moment I first contacted Fanny Margolis, communication was easy and quick. Her knowledge of Jewish history and culture in Uruguay along with her engaging storytelling made our time with her both educational and inspiring. Fanny offers a unique perspective on Montevideo's rich and diverse heritage. It is clear that she has a passion for sharing this heritage. I highly recommend touring with Fanny. You will not be disappointed!
