Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives (Magyar Zsidó Múzeum és Levéltár) Tours and Activities

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With two routes to choose from, you’ll hear about the community’s past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

Among the most important sights addressing Jewish history in Budapest is the Dohány Street Synagogue, which is both a worship space and home to the Hungarian Jewish Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access to this renowned institution with your advance ticket purchase. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the devastation of the Holocaust and experience the grand architecture of the Great Synagogue, featuring 1850s Hungarian architectural details.

Take a 2- to 3-hour walking tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter and absorb the rich history of the area. Visit the Holocaust Cemetery, the Jewish Museum and the Dohány Street Synagogue, the third-largest synagogue in the world, among others. Your guide will discuss the important role that the Jewish community has played in the country’s economic, cultural and political life and why their history has been so entwined with the history of Budapest and Hungary as a whole.

Roaming Budapest’s Jewish Quarter—the Seventh District—without a guide may leave you with only a sketchy picture of its past. Gain deeper insight on a private walking tour with a guide who’ll ensure you see the highlights and hidden gems, learn their history, and let you tailor your route to suit. Visit synagogues, sample Jewish delicacies, and hear tales of Jewish history you’d probably miss if alone.

If you don’t know the history behind Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, you could miss out on a lot while exploring on your own. Opt instead to travel with a private guide during this private Budapest Jewish Quarter tour, and listen to stories about the area, including its part in WWII. Budapest hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Exploring Budapest’s Jewish Quarter independently may leave you only scratching the surface of its history and missing out on detail. Ensure you cover the highlights and more on this private half-day walking tour: visiting the Great Synagogue, Gozsdu Courtyard, Jewish Museum, and other musts; and giving you a guide to reveal the full stories behind the sights. The tour includes a choice of start times to suit your schedule.

As your local expert, let me show you the real side of Budapest, starting from the historical Heroe’s Square, all the way to the jaw-dropping Parliament Building. We'll take a ride with the Millennium Subway (ticket included), the oldest on the European continent, to Oktagon, and don’t worry about getting lost in the Hungarian State Opera, where we’ll admire the stunning interior architecture and ornaments. From the Great Synagogue to the St. Stephen's Basilica, you’ll not only see the famous sites around Budapest but also discover under-the-radar gems known only to us locals. Whether you are a first-time-visitor or looking to know the city better, you can be sure we'll take our time to trace Budapest’s origin and immerse ourselves in the local culture. For an authentic activity, we’ll visit the Jewish Quarter, where you can take an exclusive peek inside a courtyard where the remnants of the ghetto wall can still be seen. We'll end at a convenient venue with many great memories.