Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
- Dohany (Great) Synagogue
- Kazinczy Orthodox Synagogue
- Rumbach Street Synagogue
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- Join an engaging, local expert with in depth knowledge of Jewish history and culture in Budapest
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Tour Description
During this discovery of Jewish Budapest, you'll explore the 7th district, located at the heart of Pest, unveiling the narrative of Jewish settlement from the mid-18th century to the present. You will wander through narrow streets branching off the main boulevards, where you'll discover remnants of the 19th-century Jewish neighborhood, featuring old silver shops, kosher butchers, charming eateries, prayer houses, and hidden synagogues. You will also discover how these same streets and buildings transformed into a focal point of Budapest's nightlife, showcasing the intriguing transition to ruin bars and pubs.
You will spend time at the meticulously restored Dohany Synagogue, a masterpiece by renowned architect Ludwig Förster, and fully experience the memorial garden, graveyard and smaller synagogue within. You will also have a chance to stop in a modern café still serving one of the quintessential Jewish-Hungarian traditional pastries, flódni. Passing by to admire the exterior of two more significant synagogues and learn about the architectural influences of Otto Wagner, you will gain a fuller understanding of the significant presence of Judaism in the city.
By the end of this immersive experience, you'll develop a profound understanding of the historical and cultural significance of Jews in Budapest and Hungary, placing their contribution to the city's social development within a broader European and global framework.
By the end of this immersive experience, you'll develop a profound understanding of the historical and cultural significance of Jews in Budapest and Hungary, placing their contribution to the city's social development within a broader European and global framework.
- You seek a deeper understanding of the history and cultural life of Jews in Budapest and Hungary.
- You enjoy wandering through urban neighborhoods in search of unique streets, buildings and cafés.
- If you're traveling with children under the age of 12, we recommend our Introduction to Budapest or Budapest Castle District tours.
- Dohany Synagogue - the Great Synagogue in Budapest, built in the Moorish Revival style.
- Rumbach Synagogue (exterior)- an homage to the style of the Dome of the Rock shrine in Jerusalem.
- Kazinczy Synagogue (exterior)- built in the Art Nouveau style, a prime example of Hungarian pre-WWI synagogue architecture.
General Information
- There will be a break in the tour to stop for a coffee and pastry, and use the bathroom facilities. There will also be opportunities to stop and rest along the way if needed. Please communicate any mobility needs or concerns with our team at the time of booking.
Tickets
- Includes tickets to Dohany Synagogue
Wheelchair accessibility
- Dohany Synagogue is wheelchair accessible, and the general neighborhood is wheelchair friendly.
Is there a dress code to respect when we visit synagogues?
Yes, please come in clothing that covers the shoulders, breasts, and knees. Alternatively, you can bring a scarf or another change of clothes that you can wear before entering the visit at the synagogues.
Yes, please come in clothing that covers the shoulders, breasts, and knees. Alternatively, you can bring a scarf or another change of clothes that you can wear before entering the visit at the synagogues.
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I've recommended Context to many friends and our time with Anna was an example of why we love these tours. Anna not only took us to all the Jewish places we wanted to see, but she also explained their history and how they fit into life in the 21st century. She added a depth to our visit that we wouldn't have found on our own.
Elaine
Reviewed on:
Jul 15, 2019
Greta was an amazing guide. She showed us everything that we expected and then some. She was helpful and answered all our questions. One thing if she had a printed itinerary to leave us with you could have an opportunity to leave us with a branded coupon or other promotional item. Would recommend greta and tour to anyone interested in more than a cursory understanding of the subject.
Jody
Reviewed on:
Jul 14, 2019
Wonderful tour. Our guide Greta has a great understanding of Jewish history in Budapest and an excellent eye for detail that makes it all so very interesting. Highly recommended.
Lisl
Reviewed on:
Jul 7, 2019
