Hungarian Jewish

Dive into Budapest’s fascinating Jewish history, culture and heritage on a walking tour led by a local guide. With one of the largest Jewish communities in Middle and Eastern Europe, Budapest is full of historic Jewish quarters, memorials and synagogues, each with their own unique story and significance. Visit the Jewish Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the old Jewish quarter, Kazinczy Street Synagogue and more while learning about Hungary's complicated Jewish history over the centuries. A choice of times are available when booking.

Visit the Dohany street synagogue and Hungarian Jewish Museum without standing in line. Visitors of Budapest can get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish history, the dark period of the Holocaust and today's vibrant Jewish life during this program. Pay only for the admission, the guided tour and the priority entry is free. Languages depend on availability, English is guaranteed at the bookable times. Europe's largest synagogue is a must see in Budapest. With its special architecture, breathtaking interior it fascinates every visitor. During the tour you will see also the Holocaust Cemetery, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park with the Weeping Willow Tree of Life, the Circle of the Righteous Gentiles, the Heroes' Temple synagogue (unless it is closed for ceremonial preparations). Explore the collection of the Hungarian Jewish Museum, the II World War exhibition and other temporary exhibitions at leisure.

Pay for the synagogue admission tickets only and enjoy a free, complex tour of about 2.5 hours with experts. Your Budapest experience must include the Jewish district – the former Ghetto area. We have been on a mission to passionately help visitors learn about the Hungarian Jewish history, culture and heritage for over 25 years now. On this tour we present Europe's largest synagogue the Dohany, the Heroes' Temple synagogue and the recently renovated magnificent Rumbach synagogue from inside, while we stroll along the streets of the former Budapest Ghetto and learn about Righteous Gentiles who helped save many lives during the dark times of the Hungarian Holocaust and Jewish life in Budapest today. The tour offers an insight into the various Hungarian Jewish movements in today's cultural, commercial and entertainment center of our colorful, multicultural and breathtaking Budapest.

Capture memories of all of the most famous sights in Budapest on this exciting 8-hour private city tour. Get a true feel for the city as you walk down both sides of the river with your professional guide. Enjoy hassle free meeting with the guide at your hotel before heading out on your full day adventure.

Discover the magic of Buda Castle Hill with our unique tour experience. Forget about navigating the maze of attractions and searching for the best photo spots – our comprehensive itinerary has you covered, saving you valuable time while ensuring you don't miss a thing. The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative and marketing fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour! Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour to our tour guide, whether they booked as a group or separately.

Embark on this private, personalisable Jewish heritage tour and discover the past and present of the Jewish culture in Budapest. It is a beautiful tapestry dating back centuries, with the community’s contributions visible in the architecture and lifestyle in of many places citywide today. Our tour provides an exclusive guided walking excursion with detailed insight for those who want to get a comprehensive picture of the roles of the Jews in 19th-century Hungary, and to identify causes of 20th-century anti-Semitism culminating in the Holocaust. While walking through Budapest’s historic and lively Jewish Quarter, an expert historian will brief you on the very complex subject of the Hungarian Jewish identity, and highlight how and why Jews integrated into Hungarian society over many centuries, while explaining attitudes of the Hungarian majority toward the Jewish population over time.

Talking about Jewish history in Hungary, you will learn why and how young Hungarian Jews are searching for their identity. Is there antisemitism in Hungary? This tour can become a real dialog: what does it mean to be Jewish in Hungary today?

You might as well call Budapest “Food-a-pest” because the Hungarian capital is buzzing with delicious restaurants, and we’ll help you eat like a local. The tour starts at an old synagogue, offering a great introduction to the history of Hungarian cuisine since much of the food is heavily influenced by Jewish culture and tradition. The tour is divided into two parts so you get the best of both worlds when it comes to the city’s gastronomic scene. First, you’ll try some delicious street food such as traditional Hungarian soup and Lángos, a deep-fried flatbread. You’ll soak in the eccentric atmosphere of the city’s party streets before heading to fancier spots for a sit-down meal. You’ll try Hungarian classics like nokedli dumplings and Flódni, a Jewish-Hungarian pastry. And of course, every food tour is better when you’re a little bit tipsy. You’ll also sample alcoholic beverages like Pálinka and sweet wine from Tokaji, Hungary’s famed wine region.

Not sure what to eat in Budapest? We’ve got you covered! On our Budapest Food Tour, you’ll eat like a local and try the most authentic Hungarian street food and traditional dishes. You’ll meet your local guide in front of an old synagogue to learn about the roots of the cuisine that you’re going to try. Then you’ll venture into District 7, a former Jewish neighbourhood turned nightlife hub. Here you’ll experience the bohemian side of the city as you try authentic street food like traditional soup and Lángos, a deep-fried flatbread. Then you’ll get to see the city’s more glamorous side as you head to fancy restaurants for a sit-down meal. You’ll try Hungarian classics like nokedli dumplings and Flódni, a Jewish-Hungarian pastry all perfectly paired with drinks like Pálinka and sweet wine from Tokaji, Hungary’s famed wine region. Book now to experience Budapest’s history and culture through its cuisine and meet like-minded travellers along the way!

Checkmark from your travel bucket list the main spots of the city on an extended tour of Budapest and get to know the city like the back of your hand. All you have to do is trust your local guide, they got you and will show the best of their city. Your local guide has a jam-packed itinerary full of history, culture, stories, and sights. See must-sees of the city, plus get current recommendations about local hot spots, family-owned eateries, and up-and-coming districts of Budapest you must pay a visit. Yes, this tour is the city guide that will help you enjoy Budapest in the best way possible. Withlocals Full Coverage City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Explore the last existing piece of Budapest Jewish Ghetto Wall, a shocking WW2 Holocaust memorial site. Enter the exhibition area and follow a full visual timeline of Hungary history including Hungarian-Jewish common history, the Holocaust and Jewish survival, Nazi and Communist dictatorships. Hear the commentaries of your English-speaking professional guide. See typical articrafts, written testimonials. Watch a short movie on genious Hungarians who literally shaped world history. After your visit you can sit in the cafe belonging to the exhibition and taste typical Hungarian Jewish food and cakes with a coffee.

Budapest has one of central Europe’s largest Jewish communities and this 4-hour walking tour spotlights its rich Jewish cultural and culinary heritage. With a food-loving guide, explore the old Jewish quarter, once World War II’s Jewish Ghetto and now a hip neighborhood. Admire the neoclassical streets, see Dohány Street Synagogue and WWII memorials, and taste Hungarian-Jewish staples such as ‘flodni’ (apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry). Enjoy a Jewish lunch and finish with a kosher ‘pálinka’ (fruit brandy) at a trendy ruin pub. This walking tour is limited to eight people for a small-group experience.

This 3-hour Jewish Budapest tour follows the varied history of a thriving Jewish community that made up nearly one-fourth of the Hungarian capital’s population before WWII. While exploring Budapest’s Jewish District, our Jewish Studies scholar guide will explain how from the 18th century, Budapest’s Jews played a profound role in the social and economic modernization of the city. As we consider the essential cultural contributions of Budapest’s Jewish citizens, we also reflect on their harrowing persecution, culminating in 20th-century genocide in the Holocaust. As we pass by kosher pastry shops and restaurants, we will ponder the ways the community and its culture are being revitalized today.

Listen to the story of the arrival of the Jews in Sarajevo, what they brought with themselves and what they created in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Explore Jewish Museum, Synagogue, Kal Grande (BKC) and Jewish Cemetery together with us and you will be definitely impressed with the number of interesting details and stories which are breathtaking. Just to know there is so much to see and to hear. In the end, listen about the Sarajevo Haggadah and be amazed by a fact what humans of Sarajevo did to overcome differences and work together for the greater good.

The end of 15th century in Europe was the end of peaceful life for some of the people. After the fall of Granada in 1492, began the persecution of Jews from Spain and Portugal. Find out how in the 16th century the Sarajevans developed new neighbors – the Sephardim Jews and how life looked like in the Sijavus Pasha’s Quarter. Discover what they used to do, what songs they sang and which specialties they used to prepare. You'll also learn about the fascinating Ladino language. On this tour, you can hear about all of this. The tour will tell you the story of the Jewish Community in Sarajevo, the story of Sephardim and Ashkenazim Jews, their life, happiness, suffering, persecution, place of their eternal resting and place of struggle with death and suffering.

From the late 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. One of my main fields of research is the Jewish heritage and monuments of East-Central Europe. I have been to synagogues and Jewish cemeteries all around the region: in Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, so I see and present the Hungarian Jewish heritage in a broader context with thorough understanding of the subject.

A tour entirely dedicated to Hungary's Red Past with story-telling based on vivid memories instead of dusty books. Hammer, sickle, '56 and the trabantful days of Communism.

Let’s walk around in the 7th District Jewish Quarter of Budapest and explore the rich history of the Hungarian Jewish Community. We also show you the changes that took place in the district since the 1990s and how it has become the bohemian quarter of the city regaining slowly its old character as well. On this tour, we visit the three historical synagogues: the Dohàny street, the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue and even the recently renovated Rumbach Street Synagogue. The tour will take you to other sites as well related to the turbulent history of the Jewish community living in this part of Budapest. We even take you down to the Shoes on the Danube Memorial near the Parliament building. Also, to introduce you to other parts of the Jewish heritage we won't miss tasting our special and traditional Hungarian Jewish pastry. P.S: Please note that if you would like to book a tour on Friday afternoon or Saturday, we cannot surely enter the Synagugoes due to their religious function.

A tour entirely dedicated to Hungary's Red Past with story-telling based on vivid memories instead of dusty books. Hammer, sickle, '56 and the trabantful days of Communism.

Explore the history of the largest Jewish community in Scandinavia. Discover Jewish sites and synagogues in Stockholm and learn about Raoul Wallenberg and his heroic efforts saving Hungarian Jews during WWII. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian 2-hour: Jewish Walking Tour (No Transfer) Discover the places in Stockholm that are associated with Jewish history and culture, such as the Great Synagogue, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial, and Stockholm Cathedral. 3-hour: Jewish Walking Tour & Jewish Museum (No Transfer) Visit the Jewish Museum and discover the places in Stockholm that are associated with Jewish history and culture, such as the Great Synagogue and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial. Enjoy a Jewish history tour filled with fascinating and inspiring stories about Sweden’s Jewish community.