Budapest Dohany Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum & free extras
Overview
Available languages
45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the Dohany street synagogue and Hungarian Jewish Museum without standing in line. Pay only for the admission, the guided tour and the priority entry are free.
Visitors of Budapest can get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish history, the dark period of the Holocaust and today's vibrant Jewish life during this program.
Languages depend on availability, English is guaranteed at the bookable times.
Europe's largest synagogue is a must see in Budapest. With its special architecture, breathtaking interior it fascinates every visitor. During the tour you will see also the Holocaust Cemetery, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park with the Weeping Willow Tree of Life, the Circle of the Righteous Gentiles, the Heroes' Temple synagogue (unless it is closed for ceremonial preparations).
Explore the collection of the Hungarian Jewish Museum, the II World War exhibition and other temporary exhibitions at leisure.
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 can be worn, however shoulders and thighs must be covered. Legs have to be covered down to the knee before entering, beach-type outfit is not acceptable (cover available for purchase on the spot). Head cover for men is available upon entry.
Visitors must go through a security control. Large backpacks or suitcases are not allowed nor can be stored.
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.
Options
Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum Visit
Private tour
private tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
248 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Expensive and poor value
Journey63307927774,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This is one of the important places to visit in Budapest, so we were keen to see it. Our first shock was the price to get in, 29,000 HUF for 2, which was about £73 at the exchange rate in June. We are seniors and there was no discount unlike many other places we visited. Having decided to pay, the next surprise was the rudeness of the ticket and security staff, neither very welcoming. The third surprise was the tour guide described as ‘free’, they really mean ‘included’. He gave quite a brief explanation in the synagogue followed by a brief stop at the cemetery and Tree of Life, barely 20minutes. After he left we were free to look around without limit which was good. The exhibition about the Ghetto was interesting, although not well displayed, for example a video presentation was at the entry to an alcove with no seats, so when a crowd stood around other visitors had to push past them to see the wall displays in the alcove. The museum had some interesting artefacts about Jewish culture and life. As we arrived at one area, a group went in and put a chair across the entrance preventing us from continuing the exhibition which was annoying. In conclusion, there were parts of this that were very interesting, but overall poor value for money. We can’t help feeling that the price will exclude many people and families when we all should be able to reflect on the horrors of the past.
Outstanding slice of history, culture and religion
Laurent M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miki our guide went in depth, proved patient and was generous with his time. The synaguoge per se is very interesting as it combines several influences from within and from outside Judaism proper. We benefitted from a complete overview of Jewish history in Hungary over the last 200 years or so with many captivating insights. Highly recommended.
Women need to have their...
Nathan H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Women need to have their knees covered and it would have been helpful to have known this in advance. I had to purchase a ‘wrap’ prior to entering the synagogue as I was wearing shorts. Also the guide Milan was very knowledgeable but a little hard to understand.
Jewish history of Budapest
Alexander F,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting but painful information about history of Jews in Hungary then and now Tragedy of innocent people
Worth the tour fee
davideddoc,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exquisite ornate synagogue unlike any others. Our tour guide Flavia was very knowledgeable and passionate adding a lot of additional historical background to the tour. One can only imagine what attending a service would have been like pre Shoah
Must see
Cathy L,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sometimes you get the perfect tour guide and an amazing tour. We had both with Flavia. So knowledgeable, easy to understand, funny, and a total pleasure!!!! This was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Flavia!!!
Incredible guide and loved this tour
Peggy O,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A personalized tour with a knowledgeable friendly tour guide Claudia - really stands out as a tour guide
Fabulous Flavia
Alfredo A,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Flavia was enthusiastic, engaging with children and adults; she made sure to provide info relevant to the range of participant knowledge of Judaism and Jewish history in Europe/Hungary; she imparted info humanely and sensitively; we thoroughly enjoyed our tour
Magnificent!
V3676NYmaried,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without a doubt, the largest and most beautiful synagogue in Europe; a must-see along with the entire memorial complex around it.
Well worth it!
juttasQ9009NW,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impressive building, great exhibition about the key elements of the Jewish religion. Very worth seeing!
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