Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian
Budapest, Hungary

Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian

Outdoor Activity
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Duration
Flexible
Type
Outdoor Activity
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Cancellation
Free — 24hr

Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian

Meet one of our guides with university background of history who can bring the history of Jewry of Hungary alive in front of you.During the walk you'll get to know the home of the largest Jewish community of Eastern Europe today where you'll see from the outside the three most important Synagogues.We overview 2000 years of Jewish history while focusing on the last 150 years including the "golden age" of the turn of the century, the interwar period with a special focus on the events of the WW II and the revival of Jewish life from the 1990s.Besides Jewish culture and history we introduce you to the gentrifying inner 7th district and its living standards, conditions, issues and its street art.One of the highlights of this tour is visiting the Rumbach street Synagogue inside (the entrance fee is included in the tour's price).

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Your Itinerary

A curated journey through the experience

Stop

Elizabeth Square

Erzsebet ter near Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest 1051 Hungary

The medieval market square has become one of the main squares of Pest

20 minutes
Stop

Raoul Wallenberg Statue

Szent Istvan park 30, Budapest 1137 Hungary

Learn about the most important diplomat saving Jewish lives

10 minutes
Stop

Rumbach Street Synagogue

Rumbach Sebestyen utca 11-13., Budapest 1075 Hungary

Learn about the "status quo ante" Jewish community

20 minutes
Stop

Gozsdu Udvar

Kiraly utca 13 Dob utca 16, Budapest 1075 Hungary

One of Budapest's most international streets

20 minutes
Stop

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

VII. Kazinczy Street 29-31, Budapest 1075 Hungary

Learn about the Orthodox Jewish community

30 minutes
Stop

Szimpla Kert

Kazinczy utca 14., Budapest 1075 Hungary

The first ruin bar in Budapest (and thus in the world)

20 minutes
Stop

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Dohany utca 2-8, Budapest 1074 Hungary

Europe's largest Synagogue with historical connotations from the last ~200 years

30 minutes

Included

  • Entrance ticket to Rumbach street Synagogue

Good to Know

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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