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Discover the Jewish district of Budapest on a guided walking tour. Learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish diaspora and try some of the favorite snacks of the Israelis.

Highlights

• Discover the Jewish district of Budapest on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish diaspora
• See outside the Great Synagogue, Rumbach Synagogue, and Kazinczy Synagogue
• Explore the vibrant modern life of the district, including ruin bars
• Try some of the favorite snacks of the Israelis at a kosher shop

Description

Begin your journey in Erzsébetváros, Budapest’s Jewish district. Walk through the streets and learn about the Jewish diaspora’s history, culture, and modern life. Discover how people used to live here and how they live here today, what laws they abide by, how they celebrate holidays, and raise their children. Talk about the origins of Zionism and the Holocaust, the branches of Judaism, and what it is like to be an Orthodox Jew in the modern world. Learn about the everyday life of religious Jews. Peek through the window of a religious school and talk about how education is one of the core values of Jewish culture. Learn what kashrut is, which areas of life it regulates, where these rules originate from, and how they are incorporated into modern life. Visit a shop of Jewish paraphernalia and get acquainted with the rituals and the most important holidays of the Jewish calendar. In a kosher shop, learn to choose the right products. Try some of the favorite snacks of the Israelis. See outside Budapest’s three most essential synagogues: the magnificent Great Synagogue (Dohan Street Synagogue) and the beautiful synagogues on the Rumbach and Cazinci streets. All three of these buildings are entirely different in their branches of Judaism, architecture, and construction time. Through these buildings, find out what branches of Judaism exist and which of them originated in Hungary. See fragments of the Budapest ghetto wall, a ceremonial reservoir, monuments to the righteous people who saved the lives of Jews during the Holocaust, and one of the most potent memorials to its victims, the 'Shoes on the Danube Bank'. Near the 'Tree of Life', talk about the Holocaust and attempts to reflect on it in the aftermath. Try to find the monument to the founder of Zionism. It’s so challenging that you’ll get a prize if you find it without any clues. Explore the 'ruin bars', the trendy Gozsdu Passage, and the most interesting murals. Admire the luxurious interiors of historic hotels and cafés, and visit the greenhouse restaurant and the local market.

Includes

Walking tour of Erzsébetváros, the Jewish district

Important Information

• The tour involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour does not include entry to the synagogues, only views from outside.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund