Shared Jewish Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum
Shared Jewish Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum
We'll explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history of a 200,000+ collective, we'll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro. We'll go beyond religious tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped and made it's Jewish population into what it is today.Throughout our action-packed tour, we'll see AMIA, known as "the mother institution" of Jewish life in Argentina, which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 90s, and visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue.
We will explore Once, a Jewish neighborhood and bulk trading district, strolling through synagogues, quinceañera party supply shops and fabric vendors. We will go to what we call "Diversity Corner": a place where just by standing 5 minutes, you'll witness all the diversity BA can showcase.Please remember to bring your original passport, and comfortable shoes as we'll be walking over 4 kilometres!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Plaza Prof. Dr. Bernardo Houssay
Meet us at the gateway to Once, the most important Jewish neighborhood of Argentina. Here we'll talk about the colonial origins of the Argentine Jewry and see some spectacular murals honoring the doctors and first responders who cared for the victims of the terrorist attack that struck the most important Jewish institution of the area.
20 minutesAsociación Mutual Israelita Argentina
The most important Jewish institution which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 1990s only to be rebuilt stronger than ever. We'll discuss this sad episode and take a look at the stunning memorial artwork
15 minutesEl Once Barrio Comercial
We'll see "diversity corner", walk into the Orthodox area and even see kosher phone shops!
45 minutesMuseo Judio
We will visit the Jewish Museum where we'll discuss the great immigration of the late 1800s
30 minutesBuenos Aires
We'll visit the Libertad Synagogue, and see from outside the mother institution of Jewish life in Argentina, AMIA. We'll explore the Jewish neighborhood of Once, as well as Tribunales and Retiro.
3 hoursIncluded
- Tickets to the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue included in price.
- Entry/Admission - Museo Judio
Not Included
- Tips are not included
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please note this tour involves walking around 5km/3.5mi.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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.