Private Jewish History Tour in London

2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Recreate the Jewish London on a private tour of the old Jewish neighborhood in East London. See historic Jewish sites, synagogues, soup kitchens, Yiddish theaters, and kosher shops. Extended option: learn about the Holocaust at the Imperial War Museum.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Jewish History Tour

Join this walking tour to explore London’s old Jewish neighborhood and see Jewish historic sites such as the Bevis Marks Synagogue and Sandy row synagogue (exteriors only).

4-hour: Jewish History Tour & Holocaust Galleries

Join this walking tour to visit the Holocaust Galleries at the Imperial War Museum, explore London’s old Jewish neighborhoods and see the Bevis Marks and Sandy row Synagogues (exteriors only).

Discover the rich Jewish heritage in East End London with a Local Guide who is an expert on Jewish history. See historic sites where the Jewish community once thrived.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: UK Tours & Activites

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free admission to the Holocaust Galleries at the Imperial War Museum (only in 4-hour option)
Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: Public transport tickets (only in 4-hour option)
Included: Private guided tour of London’s old Jewish neighborhood
Included: Lots of information about the Anglo-Jewish history and culture
Included: Licensed Guide who is fluent in chosen language

Not included

Not included: Visit to the Holocaust Galleries at the Imperial War Museum (in 2-hour option)
Not included: Public transport tickets (in 2-hour option)

Itinerary

Stop 1

25 min

Meet your guide In front of the Cheval Three Quays, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AG, UK. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour
Tower of London

25 min

See the Jewish London. Your tour begins with the story of the Jewish at the Tower of London which was both a place of imprisonment and of refuge for hundreds of Jews during the expulsion of the Anglo-Jewry in the 12th-13th century. During this tour you will learn about the history of anti-Jewish violence in medieval England, but also about the time when the Jewish community thrived here.
Bevis Marks Synagogue

one hour

The live commentary will help you create a map of the synagogues, soup kitchens, Yiddish theaters, and kosher shops that served London’s Jewish immigrants, especially in the 19th-20th century. Follow your Guide to Bevis Marks Synagogue, which is the country’s oldest Jewish place of worship. Discover its rich history and the role it played in the lives of the local community since its first opening in 1701.
Old Spitalfields Market

one hour

Explore also the area around the Old Spitalfields Market, which is where many Jews lived, worked and prayed at the Sandy row synagogue.
Imperial War Museum London

one hour

Tour to dive deeper into the tragic story of the Holocaust. This option includes a visit to the Imperial War Museum, which houses London’s new Holocaust Galleries. We provide public transport tickets to get to the museum. Enjoy a special tour during which you will discover individual stories from some of the 6 million Jewish people who were murdered during the course of WWII in ghettos and concentration camps across Europe.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the Cheval Three Quays, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AG, UK. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour

End point

Meet your guide In front of the Cheval Three Quays, 40 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6AG, UK. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the reception is not informed about the tour

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Public transport tickets and entry to the Holocaust Galleries are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
The 4-hour option requires the use of public transport at (London underground or bus) to get to some of the sites. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions included in the itinerary depends on the selected option. Public transport tickets and entry to the Holocaust Galleries are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
The 4-hour option requires the use of public transport at (London underground or bus) to get to some of the sites. For your convenience, we will provide all necessary tickets.

Options

2-hour: Jewish History Tour

Duration: 2 hours: Join this walking tour to explore London’s old Jewish neighborhood and see Jewish historic sites such as the Bevis Marks.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO016
4H:Jewish History & Holocaust

Duration: 4 hours: Join this walking tour to visit the Holocaust Galleries at the Imperial War Museum, explore London’s old Jewish neighborhoods

,: and see the Bevis Marks and Sandy row Synagogues (exteriors only).

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKLO016