2-Hour Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Budapest with Historian

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

From the late 18th century until the mid-20th century, the Pest side could boost with one of the most flourishing Jewish communities in the region. We will trace what remains of it and have a glimpse of its history through the monuments of the district, also commemorating the tragedy that almost put an end to it. We will see as well how the community lives nowadays.

One of my main fields of research is the Jewish heritage and monuments of East-Central Europe. I have been to synagogues and Jewish cemeteries all around the region: in Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, so I see and present the Hungarian Jewish heritage in a broader context with thorough understanding of the subject.

What's Included

Field expert historian guide
Visiting two historical synagogues
Ghetto Wall Memorial
Having a coffee/tea or something to eat in the café at the end of the tour is optional, therefore not included in the tour itself.
Entrance to the Rumbach Synagogue (winter schedule, closed on weekdays)
Entrance to the Kazinczy Synagogue (temporarily closed due to restoration)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can get here easily from Deák Ferenc Square, basically it's on the opposite side of the road. We will meet at the Elizabeth/Sisi statue at the beginning of the square in the appointed time.

End point

We will end our tour at the Klauzál Square, nearby there is a cozy little café where we can have some refreshment if needed.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rumbach Street Synagogue

    One of the main synagogues, built by Otto Wagner in the 1870s, beautifully renovated in the past few years.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Kazinczy Street Synagogue

    An important synagogue and beautiful and interesting as a building, built by Löffler Brothers in 1912 in Art Nouveau style.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We will visit the Ghetto Wall Memorial, discussing the Holocaust and related topics.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Dohany Street Synagogue (Pass by)

    We will end the tour at the Dohány Street Synagogue, discussing briefly its importance.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Daniel Kalman - Walk with a Historian

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