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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Delve into Zurich’s Jewish heritage with this informative walking tour of the former Jewish Quarter and Old Town (Altstadt). See Synagogue Löwenstrasse and other Jewish sites, and gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish experience in Switzerland.
Available in
English and German
French, Spanish and Italian Languages
Highlights:
- Discover the Jewish side of Zurich with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
- See the beautiful Synagogue "Löwenstrasse" and learn about its community
- Explore the former Jewish Quarter, its Jewish history and heritage
- Learn about the Zurich massacre, Richard Wagner’s anti-semitism, and more
- Enjoy a private walking tour tailored to your pace and interests
Zurich boasts a thriving and vibrant Jewish community, but its history highlights many struggles to gain legal and social status in Switzerland.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your Guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of Theater am Neumarkt, Neumarkt 5, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A 2-hour tour of Zurich’s former Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Our story begins in the historical Neumarkt quarter, once the center of Jewish life in Zurich. Learn about the first Jews who settled in Switzerland in the 13th century and the impact of their expulsion in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See Schauplatz Brunngasse - a medieval home of Hebrew scholars and discover other traces of Jewish life in Froschaugasse, which was known as Judengasse (the Jewish Alley) in the Middle Ages.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pass Zurich's Town Hall and learn about the impact of the government’s decision to expel Jewish people in the 14th century after the Zürich massacre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Cross the Limment River and head to Lindenhof in the historic city center. Soak in the medieval atmosphere of Munsterof town square and see the landmark Fraumünster Church, which played a pivotal role in Swiss Reformation.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the modern center of Swiss banking operations in Paradeplatz
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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End the tour in front of the Moorish-style Synagoge "Löwenstrasse", the main place of worship for Zurich's Jewish community since the late 19th century. Come and experience Jewish life in Zurich!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
- For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly.
- We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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