Budapest Old Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour

Budapest Old Jewish Quarter History Private Walking Tour

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Step into Budapest’s Old Jewish Quarter, where Jewish history comes alive. See the iconic Dohány Street Synagogue, stroll by Klauzál tér, reflect at the Ghetto Memorial Wall.

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Highlights

Visit Budapest’s Old Jewish Quarter with a 5-Star History Expert Guide
Explore Jewish history from Roman times through the Black Death and Holocaust.
See 3 synagogues of Budapest’s Jewish Triangle - Dohány, Rumbach, and Kazinczy
Explore the last remaining section of the Ghetto Memorial Wall
Stroll through the lively Klauzal Square and explore the Klauzal Market Hall

Description

This immersive tour explores Budapest's Jewish history, from ancient Roman times, through the terrors of Black Death and the Holocaust, to the present day. Learn about Theodor Herzl - the spiritual founder of Israel, and other Jewish people who made an impact on Budapest's heritage. Discover the highlights and hidden gems of the Old Jewish Quarter, one of Budapest’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods! Book a 2-hour walking tour of Budapest's Old Jewish Quarter. Led by an Expert Guide, wander through the streets steeped in history and heritage of a Jewish community that once thrived here. Highlights include the Rumbach Street Synagogue with its delicate Moorish and the iconic Dohány Street Synagogue, standing as a testament to resilience and faith, its towering spires reaching towards the sky, guarding the memories of Budapest’s Jewish past. As you continue, the Synagogue Astoria Central Residence reveals a piece of the layered history of Jewish life in Budapest, connecting the old with the new. You pause at the Ghetto Memorial Wall, where the weight of World War II history presses upon you, a solemn reminder of the dark days that once shadowed these streets. Kazinczy Street Synagogue offers a glimpse into the living culture, still vibrant and welcoming. The journey ends as you stroll through Klauzál tér, a lively square that breathes with the energy of daily life, and step inside the bustling Klauzal Market Hall, where the flavours and scents of the present mingle with the past, a fitting end to a walk through history. Book your private tour now and explore Budapest’s Old Jewish Quarter!

Includes

Private Walking Tour of Budapest’s Old Jewish Quarter 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language Interesting facts about the Jewish history of Budapest Fascinating facts about Budapest’s Jewish culture and heritage Recommendations on the best things to do in Budapest

Important Information

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. Entry tickets to the Synagogues are NOT INCLUDED in this tour. Food and drinks are NOT INCLUDED in this tour. 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.