Hungary · Religious & Spiritual

3-Hour Jewish Heritage Tour in Budapest with Synagogues and Museum

3 Hours Round trip from Budapest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Gain an overview of the past and present of Hungarian Jewry
02 Understand the differences between the main religious wings
03 Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue and the status quo Rumbach Synagogue
04 Explore memorial sites including the Holocaust Memorial, Wallenberg Park, and Tree of Life
05 Discover the Orthodox Jewish Quarter and Gozsdu Passage
06 Enjoy cakes and drinks in the kosher Fröhlich confectionery

Get an overview of the past and present of Hungarian Jewry and understand the differences between its main religious wings. With the help of an English-speaking guide, you will become acquainted with the most important chapters of Hungary's Jewish history and culture through visits to key heritage sites in Budapest.

Get an overview of the past and present of Hungarian Jewry and understand the differences between its main religious wings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Budapest

Languages English, Hungarian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Budapest's Key Jewish Heritage Sites

Main stops to cover with your Budapest tour guide:

Interior visit of the Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue.
Jewish Museum with local guiding.
Martyrs' Cemetery and Holocaust Memorial.
Wallenberg Park and Tree of Life.
Heroes' Temple (outside visit), which stands for the Jewish soldiers who fought in the ranks of the Hungarian army in World War I.
Interior visit of the status quo Rumbach Synagogue.
Carl Lutz Memorial Park and Gozsdu Passage.
Orthodox Jewish Quarter.
Kazinczy Street Synagogue (outside visit; entrance fee not included).
Enjoy cakes and drinks in the kosher Fröhlich confectionery.

Where this trip takes you

Dohány Street Synagogue, Jewish Museum, Wallenberg Park, Gozsdu Passage

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Budapest 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance fee to the following:

a) the Jewish Museum.

b) the Dohány Street Synagogue.

c) the Raul Wallenberg Memorial Park.

d) the Jewish Centre, where you can visit periodic exhibitions.

e) the Rumbach Street Synagogue.

A cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich pastry.
A 10% discount on your order at the kosher Carmel Restaurant.
At the end of the tour, your guide will give you your entrance ticket to the Jewish Centre. These tickets can be used only once, but are valid for one day. If you decide to go back the next day to take some pictures, visit the souvenir shop, or visit the Jewish Centre, please keep your tickets and show them at the entrance.