Budapest Jewish Quarter Free Tour with an Historian
Overview of the tour in Budapest
From the 18th century until the mid-20th century, the Pest side could boost with one of the most flourishing Jewish communities in the region. We will trace what remains of it and have a glimpse of its history through the monuments of the district, also commemorating the tragedy that almost put an end to it. We will see as well how the community lives nowadays.
Length: approximately 2-2.5 hours.
This activity includes:
- Jewish Ghetto Wall Fragment
- Kazinczy Street Synagogue
- Gozsdu Court
- Rumbach Street Synagogue
- Μνημείο του Κάρλ Λουτζ
- Ghetto Memorial Wall
- Jewish history
- Hungarian history
- Budapest
- Jewish District
- Jewish Quarter
- Field expert historian guide
On arrival
We will meet at the Elizabeth/Sisi statue at the entrance of Madách Square.
Things to note
2024 WINTER UPDATE:
-- The Rumbach Street Synagogue is closed on weekdays, according to winter schedule; we will vissit it from the outside, though
-- The Kazinczy Street Synagogue is temporarily closed due to ongoing restoration works; we will visit it from the outside and the courtyard as well
If you are interested in the tour at a different time & date, let me know, and we will discuss the options.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.