Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Meet one of our guides with a background in history who can bring the stories of Jewry of Hungary alive in front of you.
During the walk you'll get to know the home of the largest Jewish community of Eastern Europe today where you'll see from the outside the three most important Synagogues.
We overview 2000 years of Jewish history while focusing on the last 150 years including the "golden age" of the turn of the century, the interwar period with a special focus on the events of the WW II and the revival of Jewish life from the 1990s.
Besides Jewish culture and history we introduce you to the gentrifying inner 7th district and its living standards, conditions, issues and its street art.
We also visit the last remaining ghetto wall segment and we invite you for a coffee and local Jewish cake (ticket price is included in the tour's price)
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Coffee or tea and a local Jewish cake
Visit of the last remaining ghetto wall segment (ticket price is included in the tour's price)
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Jewish Heritage in Hungary with a Historian
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable and interesting
Michael P,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very personalized Very interesting Andrea was so nice amd knowledgeable and catered the whole tour to us.
Smaller groups and passionate guides make for better tours imho
marcelbZ3510ZI,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive tour with a passionate and well informed guide Judit. The smaller groups allow for all these tours to more personal and in depth. Well worth the (higher) price imho.
A must do
Janet K,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrea was wonderful!!! She was well informed and patiently answered questions. I would recommend her completely and without hesitation
Great intro to Jewish life in Hungary
barbyk2025,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Judit led a group of 5 for a walk around of the Jewish district on a cloudy rainy day in March. The weather was fitting the topic - although we learned a lot about Jewish life as it progressed through the centuries in Hungary, arriving at the Shoah and today - Judit’s knowledge of all aspects of life is deep and she shared it with a passion. Our stop to taste the flódni, a traditional Jewish Hungarian dessert, was welcome as we criss-crossed the area. This tour is a perfect lead up to visiting the Dohany Street Synagogue on your own on after.
Great tour!
karefree23,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour. Our tour guide Yudit was wonderful and knowledgeable. It’s not our first time in Budapest and won’t be our last.
Wonderful tour
Alexandra F,
Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a wonderful tour learning about the Jewish history of Budapest. Joel was so knowledgeable and thorough. We saw 3 synagogues and got to really understand the history.
A glimpse of the Jewish history in Budapest and a visit to the current vibrant life of the Jewish quarter
617matani,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Real cultural tour with a nice local guide! Very recommended! Zsolt was our guide, he is very welcoming and very knowledgeable. We were a small group, which meant we could go to more synagogues and see even more special Jewish-related spots around the city. The tour was very informative, with a lot of emphasis on the Jewish community's history. I highly recommend this guided tour, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot of new things. Great value for money.
Excellent tour
NLP133,
Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a tour with András and he did a great job explaining the relevant history! He answered all the questions and we learned alot. Thanks/köszönöm!
The best tour and the best guide
CooperFamilyLondon,
Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nomi was a wonderful guide. Informed and professional and so knowledgeable. She moved through the morning at the perfect pace and was happy to answer questions. She was passionate about her subject. She was the highlight of our trip to Budapest. I wish I could give her 10 stars x
Best tour!
Hannah R,
May 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable. Answered all questions. Had a great personality. Friendly. Wonderful your. Would recommend THIS guide. Thank you.
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