The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500´s. Since then, the Israelite immigration was constant, mainly thanks to the encouragement of a great admirer of the Jewish culture, the emperor D. Pedro II. For this tour we have selected the main attractions of the Jewish heritage in Rio de Janeiro, presented by expert tour guides.
If possible, besides the attractions listed we will also plan to visit, in Copacabana, the Beth El Synagogue and Clube Israelita Brasileiro, where they keep a comunity farmacy to help the ones in need.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yaacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, per client request.
Note: Visits to synagogues depend on availability on the day. If there is an internal event, we will not be able to enter.
Posted By : Mandi_E
Ephraim and Giselle were delightful hosts. They were knowledgable and eager to share their experience with me! They took me to out-of-the-way places and added to the history and culture of the tour's sights! I would book another tour with them in an instant!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 13:41:32 
Posted By : birmaherb
Excellent knowledge about the Jewish community in Rio very personal. Visit of synagogues and holocaust memory were informative. Having a driver is a plus
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 08:12:45 
Posted By : kennethlJ9665KN
Excellent, interesting, enjoyable and informative. Our guide Ephraim was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 11:25:54
Posted By : Dedee_C
Efraim was excellent! Personable & knowledgeable and showed us all the Highlights of Jewish Rio.
He was on time and shared stories, history and answered our many questions .
Highly recommend taking this tour and with Efraim.
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Posted On : 2024-01-20 12:31:37
Posted By : Josh_G
This was an incredible tour that provided an amazing overview of the history of Jews in Brazil, as well as everyday Jewish life today. We could not have had a more knowledgable and wonderful guide in Efraim!
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Posted On : 2023-12-19 19:32:09
Posted By : Barbara_E
My tour guides were fabulous. We went to the Holocaust Museum which was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had. We went to the Clube Israelite Brasiliero which is a community center with a kosher grocery, synagogue and full gym and workout center. Of course there was Sugarloaf, Copacabana beach, Yitzhak Rabin Park and sculpture.
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Posted On : 2023-12-02 16:25:51
Posted By : Julie_S
Terrific, knowledgeable hosts make the difference.
Great sites visited. Maybe a map or list of Jewish places may add to the experience?
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Posted On : 2023-08-02 08:08:15
Posted By : marilyn_s
Our tour Ephraim and our driver turned up to collect my husband and myself spot on time. He spoke wonderful English and he made the tour very, very interesting. His knowledge of the history of the Jews of Rio was awesome and we visited so many places that we would never had seen if we hadn’t taken this tour. This tour is so well worth going on.
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Posted On : 2023-03-24 18:40:30
Posted By : Ilene_F
Efraim provided us with a thorough look at Rio’s Jewish community through site visits, stories and explanations. Among the many highlights were the Grand Synagogue and recently completed Holocaust Memorial-I have seen memorials throughout the world and this one was most impressive and meaningful. The tour is a must-do for people interested in exploring Jewish heritage. It was easy to book and covered a lot in a short time in a comfortable vehicle with a great driver. Thank you, Efraim, for an excellent tour.
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Posted On : 2023-03-18 08:23:43
Posted By : Steven F
Elhfrriam and his driver Giselle were exceptionally terrific
Truly enjoyed their stories and discussions about Rio Jewish life . They showed us lots of great points of interest . This was a great tour
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Posted On : 2023-03-07 13:00:51
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