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Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour
Joined 2021
Explore the Historic Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest and most popular parts of Budapest, characterised by the culture of the Jewish community.
The second largest synagogue in the world, the Jewish Museum and Archives with a rich collection and the most important Jewish religious and cultural institutions are located here.
The quarter has been on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2002.
Let's discover the history,costumes, traditions and festivals together!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or in front od Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue/ Great Synagogue
The first stop of our Jewish Heritage tour is the world's second largest synagogue, known as Dohány Street Synagogue. Exhibitions, memorials and much more are waiting for us to explore such as the Holocaust Memorial, the Cemetery of Heroes, the Tree of Life with Wallenberg Memorial Park.
Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
We visit the Jewish Museum, contains a unique collection of Jewish artifacts (for example the world's oldest Torah finial) with an amazing story.
District VII/Jewish Quarter
Fascinating history with local art; famous ruin bars; eclectic boutiques; avant-garde galleries and great places to eat - The Jewish quarter (World Heritage site) became one of the most exciting and popular places of Budapest. On our walking tour we explore the highlights of this lively quarter and of course speaking about the long history of the Hungarian Jewish community.
Kazinczy Street Synagogue
We discover the small orthodox community with their daily life habits and customs through by visiting the small, peaceful orthodox synagogue.
Rumbach Street Synagogue
The last synagogue in the Jewish Triangle is the Rumbach Street Synagogue with interesting stories. Note: At the moment is under reconstruction.
Shoes on the Danube Bank
One of the interesting landmarks in the capital the Shoes on the Danube Memorial. We visit to know about the story behind this outstanding landmark.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
professional guiding service
flexible meeting point and time
private tour
transportation fee (public transportation: Single ticket about 350 HUF)
entrance fee (about 15USD)
food and drink
Tour Important Information
-PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE SYNAGOGUES AND THE MUSEUM ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS' AFTERNOON AND ON SATURDAYS' BECAUSE OF THE 'SABBATH'!
-Modest dress code is required (shoulders and knees covered). Men are also required to cover their heads—a kippah is provided if you don’t have your own hat.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide George rashad S.
Dear Visitors!
I am happy to welcome You on my page!
I am a historian and a licensed tour guide in Hungary.
As a tour guide my main goal is to get the most of the dear visitor's time, during their visit in the most convenient way possible. That is why my tours are personalized with flexible departure times and routes.
I'm fond of history and I am fascinated by the various cultures. I graduated as a historian.
Being a tour guide, I found what I was looking for. It is a great feeling, when I can present the values of Hungary, share interesting stories and information to visitors who long to see and know more, while I also constantly expand my skills and get to know new people. For me, the real success is the joy and satisfaction of my guests. I work in the field of tourism for more than 10 years.
My historic and cultural tours embrace the most beautiful and the most important attractions of Budapest, which treasure and revive the history of Hungary. The walking tours provide an exquisite opportunity to immerse you in the urban maelstrom, gain insight into people's everyday lives, try out the developed public transport network of Budapest, including Europe's second oldest tram. In case you would rather sit back and enjoy the sightseeing in comfort, you can choose one of my driving tours.
I wish you wonderful time in Hungary!
Best regards,
George
$180/ per group
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