A Journey through Jewish Budapest with a Historian
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Private group- Begin at the square where the father of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl, was born.
- Explore the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest temple in Europe, with the assistance of a Jewish Studies Scholar. Take in the lavish, Moorish Revival style before visiting the Temple of Heroes, the Jewish Museum, and a Memorial Park, all within the complex.
- Walk to the neighboring Ghetto Wall Memorial, erected in 2014, before passing a luxurious Mikve (or Jewish ritual bath) and continuing to the Art Nouveau orthodox synagogue on Kazinczy Street.
- Discover the history of the Status Quo Ante stream of Judaism while observing the Rumbach Street Synagogue.
- We will conclude our tour reflecting at the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. This is a space to remember the Jewish lives lost here and to consider the revitalization of Budapest’s Jewish community today.
3-hour guided walk
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Historian tour guide
3-hour guided walk
Entrance to Dohány Synagogue: Individual 4000 Ft, students and seniors: 3000 Ft
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Entrance to Rumbach Street Synagogue: Individual 500Ft; students and seniors: 300Ft
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Entrance to Kazincky Street Synagogue: Individual, students & seniors: 1000Ft
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Tram and metro tickets
Entrance to Dohány Synagogue: Individual 4000 Ft, students and seniors: 3000 Ft
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