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Budapest Jewish Ghetto History Private Guided Walking Tour

By ROSOTRAVEL Hungary
Free cancellation available
Price is €257 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Budapest's Old Jewish Quarter and Ghetto with 5-Star Private History Guide
  • Stop at the poignant Ghetto Memorial Wall, honouring the Holocaust victims
  • Hear the true storey of anti-Nazi heroes like Raoul Wallenberg and Carl Lutz
  • Visit grand Dohány Street Synagogue & its Holocaust memorial (3- & 4-h only)
  • Skip the line at the beautiful Rumbach Street Synagogue ( 4-hour tour only)

Activity location

    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Budapest, Dohány u. 1b, 1074 Hungary | Meet your guide In front of Kamara Café, Budapest, Dohány u. 1a, 1074 Hungary. Please do not enter the cafe, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
    • Budapest, Hungary

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2-hour: Budapest Jewish Quarter Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Explore Budapest's Jewish Quarter, see the famous synagogues from outside, and visit the Ghetto Memorial Wall. The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Price details
€257.00 x 1 Adult€257.00
Total
Price is €257.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Walking Tour of Budapest's Old Jewish Quarter (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee to the Ghetto Memorial Wall (all options)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line tickets to Dohány Street Synagogue (in the 3-, and 4-hour option only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line tickets to Rambach Street Synagogue (in the 4-hour option only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Skip-the-line ticket to Dohány Street Synagogue (in the 2-hour option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Skip-the-line ticket to Rambach Street Synagogue in the 2-, 3-hour option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

How did World War II impact Budapest's Jewish community? Immerse yourself in stories of Jewish sacrifice and resilience! This tour from Rosotravel explores the tragic events of the Holocaust at the site of a former Jewish Ghetto, offering a fresh perspective on history. Book your tour today!

Book a 2-hour private tour of Budapest's Old Jewish Quarter, exploring Jewish heritage sites and memorials that stand as a testament to Jewish resilience. Begin your journey in front of the grand Dohány Street Synagogue, recognised as the largest synagogue in Europe. Discover the Carl Lutz Memorial hidden near the Rumbach Street Synagogue, and hear the heroic storey of the Swiss diplomat who saved thousands of Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation.

This tour is designed to uncover the well-known facts and lesser-known personal stories of WWII, as the mass deportation of Hungarian Jews was the largest Holocaust killing after 1942. You’ll discover fragments of the old ghetto wall and walk through the former centre of Hungarian Jewish cultural life, passing by the elegant Kazniczy Street Synagogue. The highlight of this experience will be a visit to the Ghetto Memorial Wall, a solemn reminder of the dark days that once shadowed these streets. Don’t miss out!

Book a 3-hour tour to visit the grand Dohány Street Synagogue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park. This tour offers an intimate chance to reflect on the legacy of those who perished during WWII as you’ll stand in front of the weeping willow sculpture engraved with thousands of names of Holocaust victims. In addition, the Great Synagogue houses the Hungarian Jewish Museum with valuable artefacts on Jewish history and culture. Skip-the-line tickets are included in the price.

Book a 4-hour tour for an even more immersive experience with skip-the-line access to Rumbach Street Synagogue. Inside, marvel at the richly restored octagonal sanctuary adorned with intricate Moorish Revival designs, including gilded columns, vibrant stained glass windows, and a soaring dome. Take your time to experience Budapest’s Jewish Quarter inside and out, exploring its complex history, rich culture, and grand architecture with an Expert Guide.

Don’t wait – book your tour now and dive deep into the heart of Budapest's Jewish history.

Location

Activity location

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    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Budapest, Dohány u. 1b, 1074 Hungary | Meet your guide In front of Kamara Café, Budapest, Dohány u. 1a, 1074 Hungary. Please do not enter the cafe, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
    • Budapest, Hungary