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Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Budapest with Local Expert

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Take this 3-hour Budapest private walking tour to visit many historical Jewish places and learn about incredible events which happened there through times.

Your private tour includes visiting the following historical places:
● Herzl Square and the Great Synagogue
● A guided walk in the Jewish Quarter
● Major landmarks of the city’s World War II Ghetto of 1944
● Flódni, the iconic modern Jewish delicacy at the Fröchlich Patisserie

You will:
● Take a walk in the former Jewish ghetto in Budapest
● Explore famous synagogues
● Get handouts to take notes while your private guide will be telling you stories
● Get a cup of coffee with cake at Fröchlich Confectionary

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Multiple start times available
  • Visual handouts for your convenience
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks other than specified
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Meeting and Pickup

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Lobby of your hotel. Please provide the exact name and address of your hotel.Your guide will meet you at your centrally-located hotel, hostel or vacation rental You don't need to call to confirm the tour. The local supplier will contact you via email

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Jewish Quarter

Discover one of the most popular areas of Budapest. Jewish culture flourished in the seventh district for over 200 years, and today it is home to the largest and most active Jewish community in Eastern Europe.Our tour includes visiting the following historical places: ● Herzl Square and the Great Synagogue ● A guided walk in the Jewish Quarter ● Major landmarks of the city’s World War II Ghetto of 1944 ● Flódni, the iconic modern Jewish delicacy at the Fröchlich Patisserie
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dohány Street Synagogue

As the main event of the tour, visit the vicinity of the synagogue on Dohany Street, which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rumbach Street Synagogue

The interior decorations of the Moorish Rumbach Sebestyén utca Synagogue shine in their beautiful graceful light.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carl Lutz Memorial

Visit the Carl Lutz Memorial dedicated to one of the Righteous Among the Nations of the World, also known as the Hungarian Schindler.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

Then walk past the busy Passage to the State Courses and visit the synagogue on Kazinci Street, which is one of the largest functioning Orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in the Art Nouveau style.In addition to the largest synagogue in Europe and the other two most important temples of the synagogue triangle, you will get local tips about beer ruins and nightlife. Learn about the street art and other secrets.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Erzsébetváros

Only in Budapest there are 24 synagogues and pray houses. There are a lot of monuments of Jewish history, culture and religion. But the main "city within a city" - the historic Jewish quarter, the former ghetto - is in the heart of old Budapest, in Erzsébetváros.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dob Street

Check out Frőhlich Confectioner's for a delicious treat - flódni, chanukkai donut, Purim Haman’s ears, and other Jewish delicacies. Yum!
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kazinczy Street

The Central area of the district is also called Kazinczy. Back in the days there was a buzzing Jewish market, surrounded by shops, restaurants, law firms. Now it resembles a wine cellar with kosher wine of high quality.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castle Garden

Take a picture with the oldest traditional Jewish baths, used for ritual purposes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

District VII / Jewish Quarter

Take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter, through the streets of the former ghetto, where there are synagogues, monuments, kosher restaurants and kosher shops. Listen to the local stories about Budapest.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Jewish Heritage Tour of Budapest with Local Expert?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Multiple start times available
  • Visual handouts for your convenience
  • A notebook and a souvenir pen
  • Private walking tour
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks other than specified

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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