Jewish Bucharest Tour (4 hrs)

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover stunning synagogues and learn about the fascinating Jewish History in Romania on a private tour -just for you and your party. I will provide plenty of insights regarding local Jewish history, the Holocaust in Romania and Jewish life during communism.

At the end of the tour, we will have a sightseeing by car around the streets of what used to be the former Jewish area in Bucharest.

I will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off back at the end of the tour.

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Coffee and/or Tea
Admission fees to The Great Synagogue and Choral Temple. Small donation expected at Jewish Theater.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel, entrance area, or I will meet you on the street, in front of the building, at your location.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Great Synagogue

    I will explain about local Jewish History, including WWII history and the Holocaust. The Great Synagogue shelters the Holocaust Museum, documenting about pogroms, deportations and sufferings inflicted on the Jews in Romania during wartime.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    The "Choral" Temple

    Visit the main synagogue in Romania, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It is the only synagogue in Romania holding daily services. The passionate guide of the synagogue will be glad to discuss about the present-day life of the Jewish community in Bucharest.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Museum of History of the Jewish Community

    The museum various artifacts and documents evoke the daily life and history of the Jews in Romania.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    One of the few Yiddish-language theaters left in Europe. We see it from exterior and I will explain about the tradition of the Yiddish Theater in Romania. It is possible to visit it inside with prior arrangements.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bucharest & Romania Tours by Cris

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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