A Journey through Jewish Budapest - Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This 3-hour Jewish Budapest tour follows the varied history of a thriving Jewish community that made up nearly one-fourth of the Hungarian capital’s population before WWII. While exploring Budapest’s Jewish District, our Jewish Studies scholar guide will explain how from the 18th century, Budapest’s Jews played a profound role in the social and economic modernization of the city. As we consider the essential cultural contributions of Budapest’s Jewish citizens, we also reflect on their harrowing persecution, culminating in 20th-century genocide in the Holocaust. As we pass by kosher pastry shops and restaurants, we will ponder the ways the community and its culture are being revitalized today.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note that visitors to the Dohány and Kazinczy Synagogues are requested to have their shoulders and knees covered.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

3-hour guided walking tour

Historian guide

Food and drinks

Dohány Synagogue, Rumbach Street Synagogue, & Kazincky Street Synagogue Tickets

What To Expect

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Explore the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest temple in Europe, with the assistance of a Jewish Studies Scholar. Take in the lavish, Moorish Revival style before visiting the Temple of Heroes, the Jewish Museum, and a Memorial Park, all within the complex.

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

Walk to the neighboring Ghetto Wall Memorial, erected in 2014, before passing a luxurious Mikve (or Jewish ritual bath) and continuing to the Art Nouveau orthodox synagogue on Kazinczy Street. We visit the interior of the synagogue when open to the public.

35 minutes • Admission Not Included

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Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Step into the world if Jewish Budapest
Ckare P,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Orsolya was an excellent guide, who brought the stories & the history alive. She has a deep understanding of the Jewish culture and history of Budapest. She has excellent knowledge of the culinary and was able to weave this into the tour. We took her recommendations on board and the “flodni” cake was delicious!!! Our family thoroughly enjoyed this 3hour walking tour, the time just whizzed by!!
Informative and enjoyable
Sandy1255,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anna was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the Jewish Community of Budapest extremely well. She was a lovely person and explained everything as we walked around. Definately worth doing, made it all enjoyable despite the cold! Thank you
A wonderful cultural and historical tour
nataliefO6696QW,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was amazing! Our guide, Orsolya, was so very knowledgable and provided us with so many historical facts and cultural details. We walked away from this experience with a better understanding of the Jewish experience in Budapest. The sites and museums were interesting, and having a guide explaining things to us was such a great addition to the overall experience and provided a deeper meaning to the standard tourist experience. Orsolya happily answered questions, and was able to direct us to other points of interest in Budapest.
Very good and informative excursion
ArjenL10,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful guide called Anna . She was very well educated and told us everything about the Jewish Quarter. She spoke a little but Dutch language so we felt comfortable
Not to be missed Tour of the Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Stuart T,
Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour was enhanced by our knowledgeable tour guide, Orsolya. The courtyard and Tree of Life were an unexpected feature, but the synagogue itself was the highlight of the tour ….beautiful with so much history. We saw and learned so much that we never would have experienced if we had tried to walk around the Jewish quarter on our own.
painful budapest
Geoffrey S,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Veronika was a wonderful guide. Even though she wasnt Jewish. She knew alot about the tragic history of the jewish people of Hungary. Very enlightening
Insightful Journey Through Jewish History in Budapest with an Exceptional Guide
Stuart C,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I recently participated in the Jewish History and Heritage Walking Tour of Budapest, and it was an exceptional experience. Our tour guide, Agi, was fantastic. Her extensive knowledge and passion for the history of the Jewish community, from past to present, made the tour incredibly informative. One of the highlights was visiting the three synagogues and the Jewish Museum. Agi provided detailed explanations about each location and the surrounding neighborhood, enriching our understanding of their historical and cultural significance. By the end of the tour, we felt we had gained a deep and comprehensive understanding of the Jewish community in Budapest. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the rich history and heritage of this remarkable community.
Endre is the BEST
Julia M,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Endre was the most knowledgeable tour guide we have ever had. He brought us to so many informative spots that told the story of the Jewish Quarter. He was attentive, helpful, and highly intelligent. We are so lucky to have met him and had him as our guide.
Amazing
swatidatar,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Anna was amazing. She was very informed, took time to explain every detail to us. She also recommended some good outlets. 5 stars to Anna.
Pride, Culture, and Jewish History
knoxmom900,
Dec 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kata was an utterly amazing and very informative tour guide. She gave us important insights into Hungarian and Jewish history while also being very personable and recommending some great cafes and restaurants. Would go with her again in a heartbeat!!!