Bucharest Jewish Heritage | Private Walking Tour

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Great Polish Synagogue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Holy Union Temple - Tailor's Synagogue — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Jewish heritage on a private walking tour in Bucharest!

Your local guide will accompany you to the former Jewish quarter, an area of Bucharest so rich in monuments and history. The old Jewish neighborhood has beautiful 19th century temples and synagogues, hosting interesting museums that cover the history of the Jewish community in Romania.

The tour starts and ends in the heart of the city (Old Town), right in front of the Starbucks from the Manuc Inn (Hanul lui Manuc).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: When in Bucharest

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Optional coffee & pastries break
Not included: Entrance fees (in cash in local currency)

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min Admission not included

Holy Union Temple - hosting the History and Culture Museum of the Jewish Community in Romania.

Entrance fee/donation: 10 lei/person.

Interior visit if possible. (Closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
Great Synagogue

30 min Admission not included

During the tour we stop in front of the historic Great Polish Synagogue.

The synagogue is currently closed for restoration work.

But we will show you pictures of it and share its history with you.
Stop 3

30 min Admission not included

Interior visit of the Choral Temple - main active synagogue in Bucharest.

Entrance fee: 40 lei/person

Interior visit if possible. (Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat

5 min Admission not included

The Jewish State Theater is a cultural historic landmark, a unique venue hosting plays in Yiddish and Jewish cultural events.

Outside view only.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the "5 to go" coffee shop from the Manuc Inn (Hanu lui Manuc)

End point

In front of the "5 to go" coffee shop from the Manuc Inn (Hanu lui Manuc)

Using your ticket

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual and comfortable walking shoes
Not wheelchair accessible
Synagogues closed on Saturdays
Synagogues schedule: 9am - 1pm

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Dress code is smart casual and comfortable walking shoes
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements