Budapest: Jewish Heritage - Walk with a Historian
ID: GYG478416-850972
Category:
Country: Hungary
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the Jewish Heritage of Budapest: sights and stories
Tour guiding by field expert historian
Visit two historical synagogues
The Pest side of Budapest could boost with one of the most flourishing Jewish communities in the region from the 18th century until the mid-20th century. Discover this heritage and explore the Jewish District through sights and stories with the guidance of a field expert historian.
Starting from Madách Square, visit the famous Gozsdu Passage and visit two historical synagogues: the Rumbach Street Synagogue and the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, both being excellent art historical and historical examples and mementos of their own time.
Visit mementos of the Holocaust: a remnant of the ghetto wall, the Carl Lutz Memorial, a Memory Wall, hear stories of miraculous survivings and miracle-making people who helped others to survive.
Beside the monuments the streets themselves are also interesting, learn their stories and explore less-known interesting sights. Get to know the stories and tales surrounding the streets of the Jewish District: how people who lived there, who were famous and for what reason. Where did two other synagogues stand in the district which were demolished by the 1930s?
Highlights
- Explore the Jewish Heritage of Budapest
- Visit the Rumbach Street Synagogue
- Visit the Kazinczy Street Synagogue
- Learn about the Jewish history of Budapest and Hungary
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
