Hungary · Walking Tours

Private Walking Tour in The Jewish District Budapest

3 Hours Round trip from Budapest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 3-hour walking tour through Budapest’s Jewish District
  • 02 See Dohány Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe
  • 03 Admire the restored Moorish-style Rumbach Synagogue
  • 04 Experience Budapest’s ruin pub culture at Szimpla Kert
  • 05 Visit the iconic New York Café
  • 06 Learn about Jewish history, traditions, Zionism, and the Holocaust
  • 07 Explore hidden courtyards, symbols, and architectural details

Discover Budapest’s Jewish District on a private walking tour that brings together history, architecture, culture, and everyday life. Stroll through Erzsébetváros as you explore landmark synagogues, hidden courtyards, local traditions, and the stories that have shaped one of the city’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.

Along the way, visit highlights such as Dohány Synagogue, the restored Rumbach Synagogue, Szimpla Kert, the New York Café, a kosher market, and historic Kazinczy Street addresses. With insight into Jewish history, religious traditions, Zionism, the Holocaust, and modern life in Budapest, this experience offers a thoughtful and engaging introduction to the district.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish District on a private walking tour that brings together history, architecture, culture, and everyday life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Budapest
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Dohany synagogue is the biggest in Europe and the second in the world. Different from many other “standard” synagogues.Rumbach synagogue was recently renovated after 60 years of being abandoned. An outstanding example of Moorish-style architecture.Szimpla kert – is a representative of ruin pub culture in Budapest. Once you enter the building you will never forget the image of it.New York Café – is one of the most picturesque and fascinating places you could ever visit in Budapest. An icon of the 19th century of Hungary.Kosher market – a small shop where you can find all necessities to celebrate Shabbat or any other Jewish holidays.Kazinczy 55 is an address of a two-story building with a long history and a lot of mystery inside. The façade of the house will reveal all the secrets.

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

  • A guide

What's Not Included

  • Tickets to Dehany synagogue and other synagogues do not included in the price(€12-45 per person)

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You will receive a reminder letter from us with the name and phone number of your guide and other meeting details 2 days before the tour. Be attentive, please, don't miss this letter!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Budapest, HU
Tour start
Budapest, HU
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Budapest.

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