On this fascinating tour of Budapest's Jewish Quarter, you will discover the Jewish Heritage of the 7th District with a knowledgeable local guide. Hear centuries-old tales of Jewish history and gain first-hand insight into Jewish culture past and present. Discover Dohany Synagogue, the largest in Europe, and visit a memorial to heroic Jewish soldiers who fought in WWI. Your tour of Budapest's Jewish Culture will take you to the "Weeping Willow" memorial, inscribed with the names of over 400,000 Jews killed in the Holocaust.
Learn about the lives of the Jewish community under Soviet rule when Budapest became the only Soviet satellite country where an operational Rabbinical Seminary continued to exist. Learn about the beautiful Rumbach Synagogue, the Orthodox community within the Jewish Quarter, and the story of Carl Lutz Memorial.
Please note the following as well, relating to your visit to the Dohany Synagogue: your tickets are for a specific time slot at 10 AM. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded for a different time slot. Please dress appropriately (men must wear a kippah which is available on-site). You will undergo a security check upon entry and no large backpacks are permitted.
Duration: 3 hours