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4-Hour Private Walking Shalom Budapest Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Immerse yourself in a poignant journey through Budapest's Jewish Quarter, tracing the legacy of the Jewish community in Hungary. Discover historic synagogues, explore vibrant courtyards, pay respects at significant memorials, and indulge in the sweet flavours of Jewish tradition. From the echoes of the past to the thriving community today, experience an intimate tapestry of culture, history, and resilience in the heart of Budapest.

Highlights
  • See Europe's largest synagogue and its stunning architectural ensemble
  • Traverse the historical Gozsdu Courtyard pulsating with local life
  • Learn about the local delicacies of Hungary 
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    • Walk through the former ghetto area, exploring the narrow streets and historical buildings and absorbing the area's rich history and culture.
    • Visit the largest synagogue in Europe, marvelling at its unique architecture and grandeur.
    • Continue to explore the synagogue complex, including the Jewish Museum, the Heroes' Temple, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Garden. Discover the tales of heroism and sacrifice these places hold.
    • Pay respects at the Carl Lutz Memorial, honouring a diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. 
    • Discover the beautifully restored Rumbach Synagogue, a centrepiece of Sephardic Jewish heritage.
    • Stroll through the lively Gozsdu Courtyard, Budapest's nightlife and cultural events hub. 
    • Stop at a local kosher sweetshop for Flódni, a traditional Jewish layered pastry with apple, poppy seed, and walnuts.   
    • Go to the orthodox Kazinczy Synagogue and Community Center, a vibrant part of the city's Jewish life.
    • Conclude your tour with an introduction to kosher food options available in Hungary, enhancing your understanding of Jewish dietary laws and culinary traditions.
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Gratuities 
  • Entrance fees (if any)
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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USD 199 / group
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Adult
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Child

Total number of people (Min: 1 , Max: 10)