Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian
Overview
Meet one of our guides with a background in history who can bring the stories of Jewry of Hungary alive in front of you.
During the walk you'll get to know the home of the largest Jewish community of Eastern Europe today where you'll see from the outside the three most important Synagogues.
We overview 2000 years of Jewish history while focusing on the last 150 years including the "golden age" of the turn of the century, the interwar period with a special focus on the events of the WW II and the revival of Jewish life from the 1990s.
Besides Jewish culture and history we introduce you to the gentrifying inner 7th district and its living standards, conditions, issues and its street art.
We also visit the last remaining ghetto wall segment and we invite you for a coffee and local Jewish cake (ticket price is included in the tour's price)
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee or tea and a local Jewish cake
- Visit of the last remaining ghetto wall segment (ticket price is included in the tour's price)
Meeting Location
Budapest
Erzsébet tér, 1051 Hungary
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Budapest
Wesselényi utca, 1077 Hungary
We end the tour outside of Dohány street Synagogue
What To Expect
Elizabeth Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Raoul Wallenberg’s Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Szimpla Kert
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rumbach Street Synagogue
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-106046P5
Traveler Photos





Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 34 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities

Private Guided Tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle (Danube Bend)
$148.12

Guided Tour from Budapest to Sofia through Transylvania
$2,008.25

Bohemian Street Art and Food Tour in Budapest
$260.60

Private Pub Crawl Tour with Local Guide in Budapest
$30.71
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour
$21.32

Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest
$50

Walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion
$3.55

Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour & Synagogue Ticket
$70.51