Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum + more

4.9 (20 reviews) 3–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Libertad Synagogue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Come explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history, traditions and landmarks of South America’s largest community, we’ll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro.

This tour includes a private born-and-raised Argentine Jewish guide, bus fare during the tour and tickets to the Libertad Synagogue, Paso Synagogue and the Jewish Museum.

Discover the Argentine Jewish identity as you learn about:

-The origins of the Argentine Jewish Community.

-The iconic Jewish Gauchos.

-The 1919 BA pogrom and antisemitism in Argentina.

-WW2 in Argentina: Peronism, Nazis, Allies, the hunt for Eichmann.

-The Disappeared Jews.

-The 90’s terrorist attacks and aftermath.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Lunfarda Travel

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation
Included: Tickets to the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue.
Included: Guiding Services

Not included

Not included: Optional visit to Paso Synagogue (5 US per person)
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary

Museo Judio de Buenos Aires

30 min Admission included

We will visit the Jewish Museum where we'll discuss the great immigration of the late 1800s
Buenos Aires

3 hours

We'll visit the Libertad Synagogue, and the mother institution of Jewish life in Argentina, AMIA. We'll explore the Jewish neighborhood of Once, as well as Tribunales and Retiro.
El Once Barrio Comercial

one hour

Once neighborhood, one of the traditional Jewish Neighborhoods
Palacio de Tribunales

See the Supreme Courthouse from outside
Teatro Colon

Admission not included

Famous opera house colon theatre
Stop 6

30 min Admission not included

The Mother Institution of Jewish life, we only see it from outside

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at Houssay Square, at the corner of Junín St. and Córdoba Ave.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All passengers must present their original passports on the date of the tour in order to access the Jewish Institutions.
Visits to the Jewish Institutions are possible Mo-Fri. If the institutions aren't open for your visit, we will show you other fascinating places!
THIS EXPERIENCE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CRUISE PASSENGERS.
Please note this tour involves walking around 5km/3.5mi.