Jewish Heritage / Full tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Budapest, Hungary
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This tour takes visitors through the history of Jewish heritage in Hungary, taking visitors to touching memorials for the Jews persecuted and killed in the Second World War, as well as the Jewish Quarter in Budapest. This district is UNESCO protected for the incredibly significant structures it houses, such as the Synagogue building and Jewish cemetery.
- Guiding by a local licensed tour guide included.
- This tour will have a maximum of ten travellers to allow for a more personalised experience.
- This tour encourages a dialogue and discussion on what it means to be Jewish in Hungary today.
- A short activity so there is plenty of time to do other activities throughout the day.
What's Included
- Guiding by a local licensed tour guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fee - Dohany Street Synagogue€26.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér, Hungary
In front of the white Lutheran Church
End point
- Dohány Street SynagogueBudapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary
The biggest synagogue of Europe right in the city centre.
Itinerary
1
Dohany Street Synagogue
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Shoes on the Danube Bank
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Memorial to the Victims of the German Invasion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 64 reviews
Scott_N, Apr 2026
We had a great time on this tour. Edith was an excellent guide, after we met, we got tickets for the subway to the shoes on the Danube memorial. She showed us how our transit ticket could be used for bus and tram also which we used later in the day on our own. We also went to several other memorials and finally to the Dohány street synagogue where she gave a great explanation of everything. Highly recommend this tour.
Joe_F, Mar 2026
Edith is a fabulous guide. Her depth of knowledge is amazing. Edith makes history come alive and her passion for the subject is palpable. We highly recommend Edith!
Stan_G, Dec 2025
Edith, our tour guide, was exceptional in how she made our experience come alive. She was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great insight in the Jewish Heritage in Budapest. I would highly recommend this tour.
JACOB_G, Oct 2025
Our Guide Edith was better than outstanding!
She knew a lot and knew how to transmit knowledge. She made everything very interesting. She was very amenable to fulfilling our specific needs.
Gordon_C, Oct 2025
My wife and I have taken tours in many different cities in many different countries and this is one of the best tours we have ever taken. First of all, it was a good tour, but it was Edith, our tour guide who made this tour exceptional and so memorable. Edith made this a very personal experience and I won’t soon forget this tour, or the stories she told.
Ina_S, Jul 2025
It was my second time in Budapest and Edith made it absolutely amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and friendly. I would recommend her to my friends in a New York Minute!
Howard_G, Jul 2025
Great experience. Guide very knowledgeable
Well worth the tour. Highly recommend. Such a worth while event
Jamie_K, May 2025
Our guide Edith was amazing! So knowledgeable on Jewish culture, history, and Soviet influence in Budapest! 10/10
Joanne_R, Apr 2025
Edith was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Jews in Budapest through the present. Speaks excellent English. Cannot emphasize how wonderful she was. Highlight of our days in Budapest.
Abby_G, Apr 2025
The guide was friendly & knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the Jewish Heritage in the area. Other tours did not nclude that content.
Jennifer_R, Apr 2025
This tour was exceptional, from the in-depth knowledge of the Jewish community in Budapest to the personal sharing of experiences. Our guide was remarkable in every way. I highly, highly recommend this tour. If you're thinking of visiting Budapest, this is a MUST DO.
Dave_G, Mar 2025
A must see/do tour of important Jewish sites in Budapest. Edith is a fantastic guide with a deep knowledge and personal connection to the subject matter. Also, her English is excellent and I had no trouble understanding her. Between the shoes, synagogue, and memorials, the various stops were alternately beautiful and gut wrenching. Easily worth the cost of the tour and the investment of several hours.
Stacey_W, Mar 2025
So informative. Best experience . Edith was amazing. She was very accommodating and really knew her stuff
Laura_s, Jan 2025
Had a private tour with the very polite and informative guide. Walked us to all the places of importance and was able to tell us about the history and answer any questions put to her. Very clear spoken and very interesting information spoke with emotion. Definitely recommend this tour
Greg_B, Dec 2024
Edith provided an excellent tour. She provided insights thart we would not have understood on a self guided tour and provided relatable examples to associate with the topics that we were exploring. She is extremely knowledgable of the history and cultural dimensions of the tour.
Elena_W, Dec 2024
It was a great tour with a very nice and sympathic guide, I can only recommend! Edith was very helpful and showed us some interesting spots.
Katherine_C, Oct 2024
Edith was absolutely wonderful – she was very informative, respectful, and for us was the highlight of the tour. She connected with us before the tour and made sure we knew where to meet her and was on-time. She answered all of our questions patiently and heigr English was amazing. Highly recommended.
Marla_A, Sep 2024
Edith was an excellent tour guide. She gave us clear instructions on where to meet her and then took us to many memorable places via walking and using the rapid transit system. The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" was very impactful, and getting to go inside the Dohany Synagogue, the second largest in the world, was a wonderful experience. Edith also shared some personal stories that enlightened us about life in Budapest.
BensonJ_B, Sep 2024
We joined Edith for a tour of Jewish Budapest. Including the Shoe monument, and the Doheny Street synagogue, cemetery, tree of life and a brief walk through the Jewish Quarter.
Edith was timely and gave us accurate directions to our meeting spot. She was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant, and able to tailor our tour to our particular interests.
Tamara_S, Jul 2024
Edith was a great guide with a lot of knowledge. Her Tour was very personal and touching. We saw the shoes monument, which was most sad and impressive.The Synagoge and the sourounding district was a highlight. We
Recommend this ecporience and Edith.
Dorrit_C, Jun 2024
Explaining the history of the Hungarian Jews so well in a very Knowledgably way our tour guide Edith was great !
Lynn_G, Apr 2024
Really interesting and informative tour. Edith was lovely & very knowledgeable & told us some very interesting facts & stories about the Hungarian Jews & their history, especially during the 2nd World war. Would definitely reccomend Edith as a guide.
Deborah_T, Apr 2024
Our guide Editt met us in front of the Lutheran Church in Budapest on time. Her knowledge and use of the time we had together was well planned. While walking to the various sights she gave us the background of the sight and went into detail at the sight pointing out different facts. The pace of the tour was comfortable and we were able to ask questions along the way. No discussion was off limits and she was kind enough to share her family's story. We started at the "Shoes" along the Danube and ended at the main Synogogue and cemetery and memorial courtyard. This tour was exactly what we were looking for in terms of content , from a friendly knowledgeable guide. In the end we felt like we had made a new friend. Pick this tour because the value was there and Edith was a joy to spend the time with.
Amrita_D, Jan 2024
What a wonderful and informative tour. Edith was amazing. Not only was she able to share such insight into the Jewish Quarter, she was also able to add her own personal stories and reflections on Hungary, and Budapest over the past 70 years.
If you only do one tour on your trip to Budapest, it has to be this one!
agoodman1963, Jan 2024
I spent a very enjoyable morning with Edith. She communicated clearly about the meeting time and place, and accompanied me to all the sights that I wanted to see particularly the main synagogue where we enjoyed some special time
I would definitely recommend Viator / Edith for this tour
peter_s, Dec 2023
Edith is an amazing guide and even better person. She communicates very well with a passion for history that is palpable. Edith’s tour was one of our Budapest highlights. I would give Edith six stars.
Elaine_B, Oct 2023
Visited the Jewish sites including the holocaust memorial, the synagogue and the gardens, museum and received loads of information about the Jewish community in Budapest before and after WW11. Very moving and emotional tour but so glad we visited these sites. Edith is a wonderful tour guide who provides a personal story as well as a historical one. She goes above and beyond to answer all questions, help with transportation and is very knowledgeable and kind!
Louis_B, Sep 2023
Our guide, Edith, was friendly and informative. The highlight of the tour was the Great Synagogue but we also enjoyed the Museum. The cemetery and the Shoe Exhibit at the river’s edge were very moving. We walked at a perfect pace and even got to experience the subway. The tour was not overly expensive. I would highly recommend it.
Robin_G, Sep 2023
Edith was absolutely wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our Jewish Heritage tour with her. She was knowledgeable about history, very personable and tailored to our interests. Edith took the time to thoughtfully answer all of our questions throughout the tour. We highly recommend this tour and Edith as a tour guide!!
Bruce_D, Sep 2023
Our tour guide Edith was fantastic. Very experienced and knowledgeable about the Jewish Ghetto, synagogues and the surrounding areas. Spoke wonderful English. Also shared what restaurants and Ruins bars, yes Ruin bars were the best to go to. A wonderful tour with an exceptional guide. Thank you, Edith.
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