Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour
Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour
Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour
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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.
The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour!
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.
Itinerary
Elizabeth Square
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeYou 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.
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The guide Edith did a wonderful job of bringing the history to life. Full of interesting stories and life lesson nuggets. A must tour when in Budapest.