Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Private Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Explore Jewish heritage on a private walking tour in Bucharest!

Your local guide will accompany you to the former Jewish quarter, an area of Bucharest so rich in monuments and history. The old Jewish neighborhood has beautiful 19th century temples and synagogues, hosting interesting museums that cover the history of the Jewish community in Romania.

The tour starts and ends in the heart of the city (Old Town), right in front of the Starbucks from the Manuc Inn (Hanul lui Manuc).

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour
Optional coffee & pastries break
Entrance fees (roughly 14 EUR / person)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Starbucks

In front of the Starbucks of the Manuc Inn (Hanu lui Manuc)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Great Synagogue

    During the tour we will visit the interior of the Great Polish Synagogue. We will have time for pictures of the beautiful interior and explanations about the history of the synagogue. Travelers will have 15 minutes free time to cover the exhibition present in the synagogue (about the Holocaust in Romania). Entrance fee/donation: 30 lei/person Interior visit if possible. (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

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

    Interior visit of the Choral Temple - main active synagogue in Bucharest. Entrance fee: 30 lei/person Interior visit if possible. (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Holy Union Temple - hosting the History and Culture Museum of the Jewish Community in Romania. Entrance fee/donation: 10 lei/person. Interior visit if possible. (Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The Jewish State Theater is a cultural historic landmark, a unique venue hosting plays in Yiddish and Jewish cultural events. Outside view only.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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