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Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup

31 Reviews 4.84 out of 5 stars Based on 31 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Budapest, Hungary

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Offered in: English

Overview

Taking a private Jewish heritage tour ensures a thorough visit to the points of interest with your very own professional guide. Start the tour whenever you want, including sights of your preference. Take a walk through the former ghetto, the historical Jewish Quarter of Budapest, visit the largest functioning synagogue of Europe in addition to other monumental ones, witness the everyday life of the still active and lively area with numerous kosher shops, restaurants and monuments representing the events of the past, and honoring the deeds of well-known and nameless heroes. Pickup a tiny bit of information on each corner, and combine it with the general knowledge of Budapest granted to you through the guide, and during the visit to the Jewish Museum.

What's Included

  • Entry to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue
  • Private tour
  • Entry to the Dohany Street Synagogue
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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We pick up guests from centrally located hotels in Budapest.

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Hungaria Koncert (pass by)

Pickup is included from your accommodation to the starting point. You can start your tour according your own preference. Professional local guide leads you through the sights for an intimate experience about the Hungarian Jewish culture.
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

To fit your needs three types of Jewish Heritage Private Tours are available:Private Small Tour - Duration: 2 hours • Jewish Museum with local guide where you get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. A separate room commemorates the Holocaust in Hungary. • Interior visit of the Dohány Street Synagogue which is the largest operating synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world • Martyrs’ Cemetery • Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park • Tree of Life Memorial • Heroes’ Temple – (outside visit) • Jewish Centre where you can visit the Family Research Center
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Deak Ferenc Square

Private Essential Tour - Duration: 2.5 hours long • Deák Ferenc Square – the history of the old Pest, the old Jewish market • Gábor Sztehlo Monument – the statue of a Lutheran pastor, he was the first Hungarian who was awarded as righteous with the Yad Vashem honor by the State of Israel • Madách Square – the history of the Orczy house, the first Jewish Center in Pest • Rumbach Street Synagogue (outside visit) • Jewish Museum with local guiding where you get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. A separate room commemorates the Holocaust in Hungary. • Interior visit of the Dohány Street Synagogue which is the largest operating synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world. • Martyrs’ Cemetery • Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park • Tree of Life Memorial • Heroes’ Temple – (outside visit) • Jewish Centre where you can visit the Family Research Center
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

Private Grand Tour - Duration: 4.5 hours longAll stops of the Private Essential tour then: • Carl Lutz Memorial Park dedicated to the Swiss diplomat who is also known as Hungary’s Schindler • Gozsdu Passage • Orthodox Jewish Quarter • Interior visit of the Kazinczy Street SynagogueAt the end of the tour (or in the break) you can accept our invitation to have a cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich confectionery.
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4 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • From 5 participants reduced group prices are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Entry to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue
  • Private tour
  • Entry to the Dohany Street Synagogue
  • Hotel pick up
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • From 5 participants reduced group prices are available
  • Operated by a business

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