
Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian
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
Elizabeth Square
The medieval market square has become one of the main squares of Pest
20 minutesRaoul Wallenberg Statue
Learn about the most important diplomat saving Jewish lives
10 minutesRumbach Street Synagogue
Learn about the "status quo ante" Jewish community
20 minutesGozsdu Udvar
One of Budapest's most international streets
20 minutesKazinczy Street Synagogue
Learn about the Orthodox Jewish community
30 minutesSzimpla Kert
The first ruin bar in Budapest (and thus in the world)
20 minutesGreat / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
Europe's largest Synagogue with historical connotations from the last ~200 years
30 minutesIncluded
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.