Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour
Overview
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2 hours 20 minutes
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Pay for the synagogue admission tickets only and enjoy a free, complex tour of about 2.5 hours with experts. Your Budapest experience must include the Jewish district - the former Ghetto area. We have been on a mission to passionately help visitors learn about the Hungarian Jewish history, culture and heritage for over 25 years now.
On this tour we present Europe's largest synagogue the Dohany, the Heroes' Temple synagogue and the recently renovated magnificent Rumbach synagogue from inside, while we stroll along the streets of the former Budapest Ghetto and learn about Righteous Gentiles who helped save many lives during the dark times of the Hungarian Holocaust and Jewish life in Budapest today. The tour offers an insight into the various Hungarian Jewish movements in today's cultural, commercial and entertainment center of our colorful, multicultural and breathtaking Budapest.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please respect the dress code: regular clothing is fine, shoulders must be covered. Clothing must reach the knee or covered before entering (cover available for purchase on the spot). Head cover for men is available upon entry.
The synagogues may close temporarily unannounced. Should this occur, and affect one synagogue of the program, we will offer alternative visiting time, however refunds will not be offered, due to the program being a package deal. In case all the synagogues close unannounced, we will offer alternative hours/dates or full refunds.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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What To Expect
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)
Visit the largest Jewish temple of Europe, learn about the Hungarian Neologue Jewish Community and the history of the Hungarian Jewry. See the spectacular architectural masterpiece of the 1850's Budapest and admire the organ played by Franz Liszt as well.
Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park
Learn about the Hungarian Holocaust and the Righteous Gentiles who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews risking their own lives. Visit the Emmanuel Tree of Life Memorial. Visit the Holocaust Cemetery created on the territory of the Budapest ghetto, the resting place of more than 2000 victims.
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Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Jewish Ghetto Tour
Reviews
196 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Book with Andrew!
Rebyitzi,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was an excellent guide! I can’t say anything good or bad about the tour company, but Andrew the guide was fantastic!
David was a great guide....
cole c,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a great guide. He was kind and knowledgeable. The tour was very cool as someone who loves history
Great tour
Lana C,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Micky was great with explaining the amazing Jewish area. Easy to understand and very knowledgeable 😄😄
Excellent! Our tour guide...
Alla L,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent! Our tour guide Milan was very knowledgeable and informative. We truly had a wonderful experience.
Definitely worth booking if you want to learn about Jewish history and culture.
Karen B,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour with Miky, who was a very gentle and calm soul. Our guide was knowledgeable and likeable, a lovely blend of history and culture.
Excellent Tour
Michael S,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide added great content. He was terrific. Recommend it highly. Don't miss this tour!
The tour guide gave us...
Edythe R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide gave us history of the Jewish people in Budapest. Explained to us the difference between synagogues. Went over the architectural style of the synagogues We toured 3 different synagogues. Walking through the Jewish quarters he pointed out different buildings that had a Jewish motif
Worthwhile tour
Laura Z,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Guide was very knowledgeable and engaging in his communication. Wished he had told us about the museum in the basement of the Dohany synagogue. Enjoyed hearing about his personal story
Our guide, David, was...
Shelley C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information. He was friendly and enjoyable!
Great tour of the Great Synagogue
Brian R,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Milan was an AMAZING tour guide - very knowledgeable, great stories, and a very engaging manner. He clearly enjoys telling people about the history and culture (which is his too). I highly recommend. (The synagogue interior alone is worth the price.)
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