Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour

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About this activity

We offer deeply personal exploration of history through touching stories, alongside insights into Budapest's vibrant contemporary culture, including its renowned nightlife and urban art scene. In addition to delving into the rich historical significance of the Jewish District, our tours stand out for their emphasis on uncovering hidden symbols and lesser-known narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding beyond typical tourist experiences.

This is a group tour and requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. In the event the minimum number is not reached, you will receive a full refund.

Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour, whether they booked as a group or separately.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Triptobudapest.hu - Free Budapest Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–14 years) · Youth (15–24 years) · Adults (25–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: The booking fee is directed towards administration and does not contribute to the guide's earnings.
Included: Booking fee

Not included

Not included: tips to your tour guide
Not included: Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.

Itinerary

Erzsebet ter

10 min

We meet and greet you at Elizabeth square ( Erzsébet tér in Hungarian) where our fully licensed local tour guide is waiting for our Travellers. We sketch the itinerary and the major sights along the way including the largest Synagouge in Europe and tell you about the Jews of Hungary. We are going to focus on from the Belle Epoque or Golden Age to the destruction.
Deak Ferenc Square

15 min

Here we speak about "Gaudiopolis" the City of Joy in Latin and Schutzpass that saved thousands of Jewish life. We also show you the former medieval city wall ruins that excluded Jewish people to trade within the city limits.
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

20 min Admission not included

You will learn everything you need to know about the largest synagouge in Europe, the Neologue and Orthodox movements, the Zionism.

Tour does not enter the synagouge but you will see the Memorial Courtyard and the cemetary from outside.
Rumbach Street Synagogue

15 min Admission not included

You will learn about the beautifully restored Rumbach street Synagogue and the the beautiful murals and other pieces of urban street art. We do not enter the Synagogue.
Gozsdu Udvar

15 min

We are passing the Gozsdu Passage and learn about its past and present. This passage combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture, market and much more. You will also see the last piece of the ghetto wall.
Kazinczy Street Synagogue

15 min Admission not included

We stop just outside the Kazinczy street Synagouge, that belongs to the Ortodox community of 50-60 families. We also speak about the kosher food, Jewish ritual bath and much more. We do not enter the Synagogue.
Szimpla Kert

15 min

We show you further pieces of murals and urban street art and take you to Szimpla Ruin Bar where you can see pop up exhibitions and give you a final orientation.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We’ll meet about 15 meters from the Budapest Eye Ferris Wheel cashier, right next to the Danubius Fountain—the one with the muscular six-pack figure on top and three ladies around the sides. The area can get quite busy, so to make us easy to spot, your tour guide will be holding a small blue flag.