Private Tour
Private Walking Tour in The Jewish District Budapest
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
If you're wondering where you can learn about the Jewish diaspora's history, culture, and traditions in Central Europe, Budapest is the best place to look. Thousands of years of Jewish history, with all of its tragic, poetic and comic aspects, are centred in Budapest. We will take a walk through Erzsébetváros, the Jewish district, the most striking and unexpected part of the city, and discover how people live here today. We will talk about the origins of Zionism and the Holocaust, the branches of Judaism and what it is like to be an Orthodox Jew in the modern world. The tour will be led by an Israeli native and a representative of the Jewish diaspora, so this tour will also be fascinating to those already well-versed in the subject.
This place is also full of secrets and mysteries, which we will have to find and uncover. We'll peek into the courtyards and courtyard wells and search for Firebirds from Slavic folklore and menorahs covered in whimsical patterns. Come and join us!
Additional Info
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
A guide
Tickets to Dehany synagogue and other synagogues do not included in the price(€12-45 per person)
What To Expect
Dohany synagogue is the biggest in Europe and the second in the world. Different from many other “standard” synagogues.
Rumbach Street Synagogue
Rumbach synagogue was recently renovated after 60 years of being abandoned. An outstanding example of Moorish-style architecture.
Options
Private Walking Tour in The Jewish District Budapest
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience with outstanding tour guide in Budapest
bertas863,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Misha, was exceptionally well suited for us. Punctual, knowledgeable and passionate about the subject, he shared his knowledge and personal experience. We’d love to take other Budapest tours either Misha.
Very good tour
95fabiolag,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good, our guide Carlos behaved incredible, made our walk through the Jewish Quarter entertaining and above all very educational. Recommended 100 pc
Informative and interesting tour!
EMILY B,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed our walking tour of the Jewish District. Our guide was a local who grew up in the area. He was insightful and we learned a lot. I liked that he encouraged questions and really cared about making the most of our time.
Fun and informative
danielkhKh,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour, guide approached the topic with sensitivity and passion. But most importantly it was informative and fun!
Avoid this tour
ohadb2019,
Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This is a very superficial tour you can easily do on your own , let along find it 30% cheaper if you book it directly with the company . If you are looking for a comprehensive historical background tour , this is NOT it. It’s simply walking through the street and pointing buildings. In fact , our guide not only lack background knowledge, he got some facts wrong . He is sweet and kind but he should not take such responsibility before acquiring more information. So sad to write this but tourist should know what they NOT getting for $300….!
Private tour of Jewish Quarter Budapest
Brian R,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very lucky to have a private tour with Michael, very informative of the history of Budapest and the Jewish time in the city. Happy to answer our many questions
Very interesting historical tour
sherwin m,
Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Very interesting historical tour, although the synagogues were closed. Guy pointed out some fascinating sites that we would have never seen on our own.
Jewish quarter with Michael
M7478QTsarahv,
Sep 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was truly: The best! Full of energy, well spoken, a true gentleman who gave us a great various tour. Would absolutely recommend him. He knows all the best places.
The details matter; through the lens of Mikael.
Extraordinary464501,
Sep 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mikael was informative and helpful while providing an opportunity to learn more than just the basics. We enjoyed the chance to gain a new perspective and attempt to see through the eyes of someone familiar with more than just one community.
A great experience
B7558HDstevet,
Jul 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute highlight of our visit to Budapest. An insight that you would never get as an independent traveller. Mikhael was very knowledgable and was very friendly.
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