Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on a private walking tour. Explore the former ghetto, learn about the city’s Jewish community, and experience the revival of Jewish culture in this captivating district.
During the tour, a wide array of sights will be seen within a relatively small section of Pest. The Jewish Quarter in the seventh district is quite compact, making walking the ideal way to explore it.
No matter which direction the walk begins in the quarter, numerous attractions will be encountered, from the second largest non-Orthodox synagogue in the world to the smallest prayer houses, charming residential buildings, and significant memorial sites. Each location is remarkable, with its own unique story. Some highlights of the itinerary may already be familiar, but participating in the tour offers a fresh perspective: the synagogues of Budapest’s so-called synagogue triangle, including the Kazinczy, the Rumbach, and the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Garden with the poignant Emmanuel tree, the Budapest Jewish Museum and the Jewish Archives exhibitions, the Vasvári Street Synagogue, the Carl Lutz Memorial, the stumbling stones in the quarter’s streets, the last remaining section of the WWII ghetto wall, and the iconic Shoes Monument on the Danube riverbank.
Additionally, the tour includes visits to places frequented by locals, providing a glimpse into their daily lives: courtyards like the Gozsdu Courtyard, small shops, eateries, confectioneries, the mikveh on Kazinczy Street, art galleries, festival venues, old and newly opened cafés, and the unique ruin bars, including the iconic Szimpla. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere! The itinerary is highly flexible. If there is a deeper interest in a particular place or a desire to spend more time somewhere, adjustments can be made. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview filled with stories rather than just facts, making the tour as informative, engaging, and enjoyable as possible.
Book a tour to enjoy, explore, learn, and make the most of your stay in Budapest with a professional guide!
Points of Interest
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Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
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Shoes on the Danube Bank
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Carl Lutz Memorial
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Budapest Jewish Walk
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Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park
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Jewish Quarter
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off or restaurant drop-off for lunch/dinner
- Arranging kosher meals/snacks if required
- Recommending and booking a table at a local restaurant on the tour day or any other days of your stay if required
- Professional, licensed, local guide
- Food and drinks
- Synagogue entrance fees or gratuities
A bespoke walking tour of the Jewish Quarter in Budapest, uncovering the history of this area, which served as a ghetto during World War II. Despite its painful 20th-century history, this area, with echoes of its splendid past, is among Budapest’s most visited locales. Harnessing a resurgence in Jewish culture, the district is presently home to the largest Jewish community in Central and Eastern Europe. The Budapest Jewish Walk immerses you directly into the midst of this district, revealing its past and present.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved but you can always ask for a break
- Dress code: be prepared with your own hat/cap and scarf if you do not want to wear the pieces provided by the synagogues
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.