Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

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Duration:2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
Location: Budapest, Hungary

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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 - all for the cost of almost the entrance tickets of the Dohany and Rumbach synagogues alone.

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Visit the largest Jewish temple of Europe, learn about the Hungarian Neologue Jewish Community and the history of the Hungarian Jewry. See the spectacular architectural masterpiece of the 1850's Budapest and admire the organ played by Franz Liszt as well.
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Learn about the Hungarian Holocaust and the Righteous Gentiles who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews risking their own lives. Visit the Emmanuel Tree of Life Memorial. Visit the Holocaust Cemetery created on the territory of the Budapest ghetto, the resting place of more than 2000 victims.
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The Rumbach Synagogue is a remarkable masterpiece of the Viennese architect Otto Wagner from 1872. The synagogue has recently reopened after many years of renovations. It is a spectacular Moorish building, a true hidden treasure of the Budapest Jewish district, a breath-taking building to visit along the streets of the former Budapest Ghetto.
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The Kiraly street was the high street of Pest in the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. As a commercial and trade center it became the cradle of Jewish life in Pest. Today it is bustling with commercial and cultural life again.
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This is the most colorful spot in the Jewish district, the location of entertainment and cultural life. In the past this place housed kosher salami stores, food stores as well as apartments. Today you can meet here local Jewish artists, local artisan and antique products or eat and drink with friends.
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Meet one of the brave Righteous Gentiles who risked his own life to save thousands of Hungarian Jews during the Holocaust.
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See the restaurant, gallery, cultural stage and theatre named after the Jewish Dutch philosopher of Portuguese Sephardi origin, who was an early representative of the Enlightenment in the 17th century.
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See one of the best known places in Budapest for kosher flodni, the most delicious Hungarian Jewish cake.
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The street running parallel to Kiraly was the central street of the Jewish district of Pest. It also ran in the center of the Budapest ghetto. Today again this is the scene of the revival of Jewish life in Budapest and Hungarian Jewish orthodoxy.
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The Kazinczy street is called today the cultural street of Budapest. It is full of ruin pubs but also the Hungarian Orthodox Jewish Center is here, with a synagogue, a mikveh, Kosher restaurants and cafes, schools, butchery, Kosher food stores and a lot more. Admire the architectural beauty of the early 20th century Art Noveau - called Secession in Budapest - architecture. The Orthodox synagogue serves the Hungarian traditional Orthodox Jewish Community.

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Posted By : Alex_N
Very interesting tour.
The second part, out of the main synagogue was amazing. I really recommend visiting the other two synagogues
Our guide was very witty and prepared
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 16:24:47

Posted By : Sonira_G
Absolutely wonderful tour! Our guide Kristian was great. He had a wonderful sense of humour, was very patient and knew all his history. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and recommend it highly!
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 16:07:18

Posted By : Beth_M
Seeing the beautiful synagogues and hearing the history. The guide was very knowledgeable and willing to go deep into a subject
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 20:46:12

Posted By : Carolynne_F
We thoroughly enjoy this trip with Milán as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Thank you Milán!
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Posted On : 2024-06-02 01:11:27

Posted By : AAR
very good guide took us through all the synagogues in Budapest plus the old jewish ghetto area. the Dohány synagogue is a must see
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 17:42:47

Posted By : Robert_J
When We entered the Dohany Synagogue I was blown away by its beauty and opulence The guide was amazing, I learnt so much and he made it so interesting and fun, I could not recommend it more strongly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-27 15:22:06

Posted By : naicheny2024
A good way to learn about Hungarian Jewish, the synagogues and the neiborhood. Our guide Mickey is very knowledgeable and considerate for people who do not fimilar with the jewish culture. The great synagogue and the Rumbach street synagogue are both beautiful (in different construction styles) and well preserved. Definitely worth the time and money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 20:25:39

Posted By : Robert_R
The guide told family stories that made all of the Jewish experiences seem real. He gave us full attention even though there were only 3 of us.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 14:58:27

Posted By : Josh_B
Great local knowledge from Milan, who was able to provide personal insights and thoughtful responses to questions.
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 10:25:35

Posted By : Susan_G
Very interesting and detailed information about the Jewish religion. Very knowledgeable guide who could reply to any questions asked. I enjoyed the whole tour and feel I learned alot.
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Posted On : 2024-05-20 12:51:31