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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Budapest's Jewish Quarter survived the 20th century, turned a ruin into the world's most imitated bar, and is still the most surprising neighbourhood in the city.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Budapest's Jewish Quarter on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow clues to the Dohany Street Synagogue, Gozsdu Udvar, and Szimpla Ruin Pub — three landmarks that take you from Europe's largest synagogue to the bar that started a global trend
• Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure
• Works for friend groups, curious travellers, and anyone with an interest in the neighbourhood's layered history; photo challenges guarantee some memorable shots
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and French.
The ruin bar idea started here — your phone has the story of what came before it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
At the Dohany Street Synagogue — the largest synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world — challenges explore the Byzantine-Moorish architecture, the stories of the Budapest Jewish community, and the memorial garden behind it.
The trail moves through Gozsdu Udvar, a series of seven interconnected courtyards built in 1904 and stretching nearly 200 metres between two streets, where riddles probe the passage's history as a Jewish trading quarter and its transformation into a nightlife hub.
At Szimpla Ruin Pub, the original ruin bar that pioneered a concept now copied in cities worldwide — taking a crumbling pre-war building and filling it with mismatched furniture, murals, and music — you'll tackle questions about the movement it sparked and the neighbourhood it helped regenerate.
The trail takes around two hours at a comfortable pace, with no guide and no fixed schedule.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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