Kazinczy Street Synagogue Tours

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.

Though today Budapest's Jewish Quarter is a bustling entertainment hub full of chic bars and restaurants, within this district there's a rich cultural history if you know where to look. Follow your guide to uncover the Jewish history of Budapest's District VII on this walking tour. You can visit the largest synagogue in Europe, learn about the history of the Holocaust, and stroll along the district's 18th-century high street, spotting landmarks as you go.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage past and present on a private walking tour. Choose your start time and set off with a private guide, hearing about the sights as you walk. Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, enjoy time at the Jewish Centre’s Family Research Center, and see the Martyr’s Cemetery, memorials, and more. Choose a 2-, 2.5-, or 4.5-hour tour, all with flexible itineraries, entrance fees, and hotel pickup included.

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.

Get a historian’s perspective on Budapest’s Jewish Quarter with this guided walking tour. Wander the shop and bar-lined city streets of District VII, passing by key landmarks including synagogues and statues. A guide explains how the neighborhood evolved from Jewish ghetto to gentrifying bohemian quarter, as well as covering key chapters from Budapest’s Jewish history.

Explore the cultural center of Budapest with me! If you’re interested in history, street food, going out or street art in Budapest, you can find it all in one place, in the Jewish Quarter. During our tour we discover the depths and riches of Jewish heritage in the city. Dwelving in to Jewish history, I’ll show you the hidden Jewish treasures of the neighborhood with 3 synagogues. We’ll take a look at the murals, that make the Jewish Quarter a true open air gallery; the kosher restaurants, and last but not least I’ll invite you in to the most authentic local ruin pubs and cultural centers which are the top meeting points for locals and party people. Please keep in mind, the synagogues we visit on the tour are functioning religious places. On Friday afternoon, whole Saturday and on Jewish high holidays they are closed.

Take this 3-hour Budapest private walking tour to visit many historical Jewish places and learn about incredible events which happened there through times. Your private tour includes visiting the following historical places: ● Herzl Square and the Great Synagogue ● A guided walk in the Jewish Quarter ● Major landmarks of the city’s World War II Ghetto of 1944 ● Flódni, the iconic modern Jewish delicacy at the Fröchlich Patisserie You will: ● Take a walk in the former Jewish ghetto in Budapest ● Explore famous synagogues ● Get handouts to take notes while your private guide will be telling you stories ● Get a cup of coffee with cake at Fröchlich Confectionary

You will get an insider’s look at the Jewish heritage of Budapest on this 4-hour guided private walking tour. Beside history you will also explore the present of the community. You will see -The Great Synagogue, the second largest Jewish temple in the world - The Jewish Museum of the Great Synagogue, that displays objects relating to both religious and everyday life -The Orthodox Synagogue, a unique masterpiece of the Hungarian Art Nouveau -The Rumbach Synagogue (only from outside due to its ongoing renovation) The neighborhood offers an amazing atmosphere with bakeries, Kosher restaurants, ruin bars, street art. You’ll learn interesting stories and hidden treasures along the way. Our walk ends visiting the Shoes Memorial on Danube bank close to the Hungarian Parliament. Please note that in the synagogues shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Tickets to the Great Synagogue and the Orthodox Synagogue are included.

This program is recommended for visitors who wish to understand the Neologue, Status Quo and Orthodox Hungarian Jewish movements and see their main synagogues in order to have an insight into the Hungarian Jewry's past and present. Learning about the Hungarian Jewish history is a wonderful travel back in time during which the whole, one thousand year - old European history of Hungary also unfolds for the visitor. Learn about Hungarian Judaism, discover your Hungarian Jewish roots and explore the Hungarian Jewish heritage on this program. After visiting the Dohany Synagogue's complex the tour continues with the walk in the Jewish district, the visit of the Kazinczy Synagogue and the orthodox neighborhood. At the Pest Jewish History Collection, we take visitors into the homes of Jewish families from different social backgrounds and show them Jewish households from the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century that help the learned history come alive.

This tour is delivered by a local Jewish guide, whose family and origins are from Budapest. The guide will be able to provide a unique insight of his own family history and the hidden details, secrets related to story of the Hungarian Jews in Budapest and Hungary. This guided walking tour is a must for those who are interested and eager to discover what happened to the local Jewish community in the last centuries and especially during WWII.

Discover Budapest's and Hungary's Jewish heritage with a local private guide! Budapest is one of the most favoured European travel destination rich in the heritage of its Jewish community. The Jewish Quarter of Budapest is one of the most visited site in Europe, with its outstanding hebrew cultural heritage. Learn all of the history of its community with a private guide! Visit the orthodox synagogue of Kazinczy Street, see the Heroes's Temple, the Tree of Life with the symbolical tomb of Raoul Wallenberg (the historic character of Schindler's list), the Jewish Museum and the Great Synagogue of Budapest, learn the sad history of the Hungarian Jews during WWII, hear about the rigthteous ones, bow your head at the Carl Lutz Memorial Budapest, and visit the worldfamous memorial, the Shoes on the Danube Promenade. The tour gives you an opportunity to taste some traditional Jewish flodni, a delicious cake with poppy seeds, apples, walnuts, plums, and other tasty layers.

If you’re wondering how to see the best of Budapest in just one day, this tour is what you need. Go to the must-sees of the city and cover more ground on this extensive experience. See the essentials and learn what makes Budapest such a fascinating place. Get to know Budapest and its main spots on a 5-hour private tour. Get a breathtaking view of the Parliament from the Fisherman's Bastion and cross the Danube to make your way to Pest, the liveliest part of the city. Cross the Chain Bridge and spot the shoes on the Danube. Embrace the local Hungarian culture with a visit to one of the quirkiest ruin bars in town and grab a drink like the locals do. Find a hidden gem in the Financial District and the murals in the Jewish Quarter. Go to St. Stephen's Basilica where you can find the hand of the first Hungarian King. Step inside the Opera House and take a ride on the oldest underground metro line in mainland Europe. And a local favorite, a spa peek!

Kick-start your stay in Budapest with this private 90-minute walking tour. Let a personal guide introduce you to Hungary’s capital with a round-up of major sights and hidden gems. See highlights including the National Museum and Central Market Hall, discover the best Danube views, and visit secret, loved-by-locals places often missed by visitors as you learn about the city’s history and architecture. Great for finding Budapest's best bits and gaining your bearings.

Budapest’s UNESCO-listed landmarks and Renaissance monuments should be top of the itinerary for first-time visitors, but a private guide means you can tailor your tour to suit your interests. On this 4-hour tour, visit Heroes Square, the Great Synagogue, and the Jewish Quarter; walk over the famous Chain Bridge; sample traditional Jewish pastries; and explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Live guided virtual tour! Enjoy Budapest from home! Ask as many questions as you wish! This is how you can personalize your tour and visit. My name is Patricia, I am a licensed guide and a passionate local with a hint of sarcasm. During the tour we visit the Great Synagogue followed by a short walk to discover the hidden and untold stories of the current VII. district. Throughout the tour I explain the history of Jewry in the Carpathian basin, beginning from the 2nd century, through the tragedy of the Holocaust, till present day. Then we pause to admire the beauty of the Orthodox synagogue. And many other hidden sights, and stories. The experience is a virtual live guided tour. Because of the possible time differences ( Budapest, UTC +2 ), I would suggest we set the time via email after your booking. You can choose the best suitable time, and I can send you further details about the videocall as well. See you soon!

Take an intimate look at the eventful Jewish history in Budapest on a 3-hour walking tour. With stops at the Shoe Memorial, Ohel Sarah Mikveh, and more, your experience goes beyond what you find in a typical guidebook. Enjoy included entrance to the iconic Dohány Street Synagogue, along with a complimentary cake and coffee at a local Jewish cafe.

A tour focusing on the events of WWII but also celebrating the unbreakable spirit of Budapest’s famous Jewish Quarter. Tradition and progress going hand in hand.

Immerse yourself in the history of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter—and discover the district’s thriving modern identity, too—on this introductory tour. Pick from multiple convenient departure times, and convene with your guide directly at your hotel. You’ll set out to see the major sights, including the Great Synagogue (one of the world’s largest synagogues), the Holocaust Memorial Center, and other important landmarks. You’ll also get a feel for the neighborhood’s present-day community when you stop in a local café to break for coffee and cake.

Match up two popular Budapest tours and save big with this great-value Super Saver deal! First, marvel over Budapest’s Jewish treasures and learn about the tumultuous history of the city’s Jewish community on a 2- or 3.5-hour walking tour. Peek into the Dohány Street Synagogue, visit the Holocaust Memorial Park and sample tasty treats from a kosher bakery. Then, cruise past Budapest landmarks like the Chain Bridge and Buda Castle on a romantic Danube River cruise, accompanied by live music, a delicious buffet lunch and Champagne.

Explore the history and culture behind Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on a 3-hour walking tour. Led by a local guide, discover the area’s famous synagogues and monuments. Learn the complex history of the Jewish community in the events leading up to World War II and beyond. Pause for a piece of complimentary cake and coffee at the Fröchlich Confectionery. Your guide will also provide handouts and a notebook to record your observations, leaving you with a richer understanding of Jewish culture in Budapest by the end of the tour.