Discover Hungarian Jewish history and heritage with this poignant walking tour in Budapest. Visit the Dohany Street Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Holocaust Cemetery, and more.
Highlights
Connect with Jewish heritage and history in Budapest's vibrant Jewish District
Witness a story of community unfold as you explore the Jewish Museum
Marvel at the Moorish Revival architecture of the Rumbach Street Synagogue
Stand at the Holocaust Memorial and pay your respects to those who perished
Gaze up at the Dohany Street Synagogue and discover its role in Jewish history
Description
Come face-to-face with the monuments and memories of Budapest's Jewish district on a guided walking tour. Connect with Jewish heritage and glimpse into the past as you explore the Jewish Museum and Dohány Street Synagogue.
Meet your guide and set off on your guided walk through the quaint streets of the Pest Jewish Quarter. Gaze at the exterior of the impressive Rumbach Street Synagogue and revisit the most important chapters in the history of Hungarian Jewry and Elizabethtown.
Continue to the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. Step inside this spectacular structure with its high ceilings and ornate interior, and discover its role in Jewish history.
Then, take a guided tour of the Jewish Museum and view generations of Jewish heritage through a collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. Gain insight into the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays, and everyday life. The museum also dedicates a separate room to commemorate the Hungarian Holocaust and those who perished during this period.
After the museum visit, follow your guide to the Martyrs’ Cemetery, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park with the Tree of Life, and the Heroes' Temple. Leave the tour with a new understanding of Hungarian-Jewish history, tradition, and resilience.
Includes
Walking tour
Guide
Entry to the Jewish Museum
Entry to the Dohány Street Synagogue
Entry to the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park
Entry to the Rumbach Synagogue (4-hour option only)
Entry to the Ghetto Wall with exhibition (4-hour option only)
Jewish cake (4-hour option only)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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