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Peek into Melbourne's Jewish Scene

Melbourne is a well organized multicultural society where most groups get along just fine. Among these groups are some 50, 000 plus people of the Jewish faith.

In Melbourne
4 Hours
History
Upto 3 people
English
Highlights
  • See the heritage-listed synagogues such as Toorak Shul, St Kilda Shul, and Jewish day schools
  • Visit the Holocaust Museum and Jewish Museum. Feel lucky if you get a chance to meet a survivor
Description

Melbourne is a well organized multicultural society where you can find some 50, 000 plus people of the Jewish faith. With this amount of Jewish folk from many differing backgrounds, including Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Israeli, Czechoslovakians, and now newly arrived South Africans, comes a rich cultural history. Be amazed by the heritage-listed synagogues (shuls), Jewish day schools, museums, eateries, butcheries, and bakeries, visit the Holocaust museum and the Jewish museum. 

Meet your Melbourne guide at the cruise ship terminal, hotel, or any agreed-upon location, and begin your journey to the Jewish Scene of Melbourne. The guide will point out to you the heritage-listed Toorak Shul, St Kilda Shul, along with other buildings, schools, kosher shops, and bakeries along the way. You will also see one of the largest Jewish bookshops in the entire southern hemisphere comprising plenty of Judaica and memorabilia. 

You will next visit the famous Holocaust Museum and Jewish Museum. Time allowing you might even get an opportunity to meet a survivor. Finally, you will be dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship terminal or at a Kosher eatery, where you can enjoy a scrumptious Jewish meal.

What's included
  • Guiding Services
  • Private Transportation
What's excluded
  • Personal Expenses
  • Food, Drinks, or Snacks
Know before you go

The tour starts and ends at Cruise Ship Port, Hotel


TRANSPORTATION

  • SUV with an extra-large sunroof for enhanced viewing seating 3
  • Larger vehicle up to 10 passengers but will incur additional charges
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Address
5X7G+CM,South Yarra,Australia
Meet your Host
Errol Rink

I am a passionate guide in Melbourne and have been living here for 21 years. I have taken friends and family to places of interest and have been praised for my knowledge of local history, and sense of direction. My tours include markets, mansions, and other highlights of Melbourne along with Jewish history, one of my most popular tours. Come along as I collect you from your hotel, port or airport and drive you to major markers of the city in my comfortable SUV with a panoramic sunroof. Looking forward to showing you around.

From USD 322 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.