Budapest Jewish Heritage Memorial Walking Tour & Synagogue Entry

4.7
(552 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Dive into Budapest’s fascinating Jewish history, culture and heritage on a walking tour led by a local guide. With one of the largest Jewish communities in Middle and Eastern Europe, Budapest is full of historic Jewish quarters, memorials and synagogues, each with their own unique story and significance. Visit the Jewish Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the old Jewish quarter, Kazinczy Street Synagogue and more while learning about Hungary's complicated Jewish history over the centuries. A choice of times are available when booking.

What's Included

Entrance to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (Grand Tour only)
Entrance to the Great Synagogue
Professional guide
Cake at a kosher bakery or 10% discount card (Grand Tour only)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of Dohány street Synagogue, Address: Budapest, 1074 Dohány street. 2

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Budapest Jewish Heritage Tours

    Follow the footprints of the Hungarian Jewry with our well-informed guide

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

    First, we will visit the Dohány Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives

    You also get a local guided tour in the Jewish Museum, where you see the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe, and the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays and everyday life. A separate room commemorates the Hungarian Holocaust.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Gozsdu Udvar

    Only with Grand tour option! Pass by the thriving Gozsdu passage.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Carl Lutz Memorial

    Only with Grand tour option! During our journey we visit the Memorial Park dedicated to Carl Lutz.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Kazinczy Street Synagogue

    Grand tour only! Explore the main synagogue of the Hungarian Orthodox Jewry. It is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style. At the end of the tour, you have two options: you can accept our invitation to have a cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich confectionery or you can receive 10% discount in the glatt kosher Carmel restaurant.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hungária Koncert Kft

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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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