Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

We offer deeply personal exploration of history through touching stories, alongside insights into Budapest's vibrant contemporary culture, including its renowned nightlife and urban art scene. In addition to delving into the rich historical significance of the Jewish District, our tours stand out for their emphasis on uncovering hidden symbols and lesser-known narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding beyond typical tourist experiences.

The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour!

Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour, whether they booked as a group or separately.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Booking fee

The booking fee is directed towards administration and does not contribute to the guide's earnings.

tips to your tour guide

Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.

What To Expect

Elizabeth Square

We meet and greet you at Elizabeth square ( Erzsébet tér in Hungarian) where our fully licensed local tour guide is waiting for our Travellers. We sketch the itinerary and the major sights along the way including the largest Synagouge in Europe and tell you about the Jews of Hungary. We are going to focus on from the Belle Epoque or Golden Age to the destruction.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Deak Ferenc Square

Here we speak about "Gaudiopolis" the City of Joy in Latin and Schutzpass that saved thousands of Jewish life. We also show you the former medieval city wall ruins that excluded Jewish people to trade within the city limits.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour

Reviews

4.93

254 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

241

Great introduction to the history of Jews in Budapest.
Ilene K,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Esther gave a great tour. She is super passionate with the tour, organized and thoughtful! We learned about the tragic Jewish history and had a nice walk thru district 7
Educating and interesting
henrieett,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Speaks very good English tries to fit in some interesting stories which make her presentation very vivid. We will take the chance to take another tour
Excellent Jewish area tour
Elizabeth D,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Esther was a very good and informative guide. She balanced well the holocaust information which is very serious with lighter pieces of information. Well worth the tour.
Fabulous
Florence R,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Edith is simply great, a passionate person who puts emotion into the excursion, in the end you do not walk much but learn a lot. Be careful however the visit to the ruin bar is not part of the excursion, we explain where it is but to you to go, I recommend it c is great
Great insight into the Jewish history of Budapest
Jdsilverman,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this tour. Orsi was warm, approachable, and knowledgeable. The pace was perfect. Orsi was empathetic and made the tour extremely interesting. We would recommend her highly.
A great quick Jewish tour
520winniet,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Esther was super informative and gave us a great summary of the Jewish district with history and fun facts, making everyone feels welcome :)
Highly recommended
mikebee66,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Esther for a very informative and pleasant tour of the Jewish Quarter. We highly recommend this tour and guide!
Unique walking experience....
amandagW2555LI,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an interesting and informative walk with our guide Regi. Regi had some interesting facts and stories and explained the Jewish history throughout the ages with knowledge and sensitivity. Highly recommend.
Perfect tour for us!
Bonnie D,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Esther was our guide and she was great! We are in our early 60’s and one of us walks slowly and one of us is hard of hearing so walking tours are not always a good fit for us. Esther walked at a comfortable pace so I never felt rushed or out of breath. And her use of a microphone projected her voice nicely so my husband could hear her. She was informative and told the history with honesty, sensitivity and a touch of humour when appropriate. I highly recommend.
Explore the Jewish Experience in Budapest!
Juliette L,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great introduction to the Jewish presence in Hungary. Gary presented a detailed history of the Jewish community in Budapest. ie Described the background of the Shoes memorial along the Danube River. Walked to 3 synagogues, which included details about the architecture & history of the Dohány synagogue & related information about the other 2 synagogues. The tour conveniently ended in the Jewish quarter. Highly recommend!