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Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup

32 Reviews 4.84 out of 5 stars Based on 32 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Budapest, Hungary
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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Taking a private Jewish heritage tour ensures a thorough visit to the points of interest with your very own professional guide. Start the tour whenever you want, including sights of your preference. Take a walk through the former ghetto, the historical Jewish Quarter of Budapest, visit the largest functioning synagogue of Europe in addition to other monumental ones, witness the everyday life of the still active and lively area with numerous kosher shops, restaurants and monuments representing the events of the past, and honoring the deeds of well-known and nameless heroes. Pickup a tiny bit of information on each corner, and combine it with the general knowledge of Budapest granted to you through the guide, and during the visit to the Jewish Museum.

What's Included

  • Entry to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue
  • Private tour
  • Entry to the Dohany Street Synagogue
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up guests from centrally located hotels in Budapest.

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Pickup is included from your accommodation to the starting point. You can start your tour according your own preference. Professional local guide leads you through the sights for an intimate experience about the Hungarian Jewish culture.
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Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

To fit your needs three types of Jewish Heritage Private Tours are available:Private Small Tour - Duration: 2 hours • Jewish Museum with local guide where you get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. A separate room commemorates the Holocaust in Hungary. • Interior visit of the Dohány Street Synagogue which is the largest operating synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world • Martyrs’ Cemetery • Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park • Tree of Life Memorial • Heroes’ Temple – (outside visit) • Jewish Centre where you can visit the Family Research Center
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Deak Ferenc Square

Private Essential Tour - Duration: 2.5 hours long • Deák Ferenc Square – the history of the old Pest, the old Jewish market • Gábor Sztehlo Monument – the statue of a Lutheran pastor, he was the first Hungarian who was awarded as righteous with the Yad Vashem honor by the State of Israel • Madách Square – the history of the Orczy house, the first Jewish Center in Pest • Rumbach Street Synagogue (outside visit) • Jewish Museum with local guiding where you get acquainted with the Hungarian Jewish heritage through a unique collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. A separate room commemorates the Holocaust in Hungary. • Interior visit of the Dohány Street Synagogue which is the largest operating synagogue in Europe and the second largest in the world. • Martyrs’ Cemetery • Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park • Tree of Life Memorial • Heroes’ Temple – (outside visit) • Jewish Centre where you can visit the Family Research Center
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

Private Grand Tour - Duration: 4.5 hours longAll stops of the Private Essential tour then: • Carl Lutz Memorial Park dedicated to the Swiss diplomat who is also known as Hungary’s Schindler • Gozsdu Passage • Orthodox Jewish Quarter • Interior visit of the Kazinczy Street SynagogueAt the end of the tour (or in the break) you can accept our invitation to have a cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich confectionery.
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4 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • From 5 participants reduced group prices are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5808P22

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entry to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue.
  • Private tour.
  • Entry to the Dohany Street Synagogue.
  • Hotel pick up.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Budapest Private Jewish Heritage Tour with Hotel Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Entry to the Kazinczy Street Synagogue
  • Private tour
  • Entry to the Dohany Street Synagogue
  • Hotel pick up
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • From 5 participants reduced group prices are available

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