Shared Jewish Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the history of Judaism in Argentina from colonialism through to the present day. Discover the relationship between religion, culture and tradition in influencing Argentina's political landscape. Visit the Jewish neighbourhood known as Plaza Prof. Dr. Bernardo Houssay and learn about the terrorist attack of the nineties at the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina. Discover great immigration of the late 1800's at the Jewish Museum before returning to Buenos Aires.
- Learn about the history of Judaism in Argentina
- Visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue
- Discover the development of kosher restaurants
- Enjoy a walking tour through central Buenos Aires
What's Included
- Tickets to the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue included in price.
- Tips are not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Junín 802-900C1120 Buenos Aires, Argentina
We meet at Houssay Square, in the corner of Junín and Córdoba.
End point
- Templo Libertad - Museo Judío de Buenos AiresAAO, Libertad 769, C1012 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
We finish at Plaza Lavalle, by the Jewish Museum and very close to the Colon Theatre, which we suggest you visit after our tour!
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Plaza Prof. Dr. Bernardo Houssay
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
El Once Barrio Comercial
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Museo Judio de Buenos Aires
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Buenos Aires
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- THIS EXPERIENCE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CRUISE PASSENGERS.
- Please note this tour involves walking around 5km/3.5mi.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
based on 34 reviews
David_P, Mar 2026
It was very informative about the history and situation of Jews in Buenos Aires. The synagogue and museum were very informative and helpful.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next time!
Jan_M, Mar 2026
Guide was nice but didn't feel she delved into history of Jews as much as I would've like. But did provide other general background info on Argentina, not specific to Jewish settlement and life
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your review.
Eileen_E, Mar 2026
We did get informed abt bringing a passport via text, or regular email so missed part of the experience.:( Leader was not well organized and did not seem professional. Seemed sweet but not a great resource. We have taken a Jewish tours elsewhere and leaders seemed more mature and informed.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
The guide for this tour was Melanie, who has consistently earned over 30 5 star reviews in the last year for her outstanding tours. Unfortunately, this guest did not bring their passport (after we messaged them about it two different times), left the tour early, and then proceeded to request a refund on the grounds of the guides' shirt having creases (!). After we denied the request for a refund, this guest left a 2 star review - the lowest this tour has ever gotten, on any platform. Please make of this what you will - we stand by our team in this case.
Sheri_R, Mar 2026
Excellent tour. Our guide was terrific - personable and knowledgeable. Lots of walking. Great history.
Marian_R, Feb 2026
Be prepared to walk 4 miles. It is an interesting and historical tour. We really liked it. Cande was our tour guide and was able to tell us her family history in Argentina as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for your comments!
Jamie_R, Feb 2026
The tour guide Candela was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was very interesting and illuminating as to the rich Jewish history in Buenos Aires, both the good and the sad. Be prepared to be on your feet for a few hours. Highly recommend this tour.
michaelkatz17, Feb 2026
Very interesting tour Melanie our tour guide was Fantastic very knowledgeable
We met some great people as well
Synagogues beautiful
Karen_E, Feb 2026
Our experience was good. It was informative and enjoyable. We learned a lot about the terrorist attacks in Buenos Aires
Carole_W, Feb 2026
A good bit of walking and standing and lots of stairs in some places. Guide was passionate, enthusiastic and very well informed! We learned so much!
Steven_S, Feb 2026
Had a very enjoyable and informative few hours with our tour guide Melanie. Would recommend this tour to anyone who's interested in the history of the Jewish people in Buenas Aires, Argentina.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We organize full trips to Argentina, we hope to see you again!
Barry_J, Jan 2026
The tour provides significant Argentine historical background for Jewish events. Melanie is very knowledgeable. The synagogue is not to be missed!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your review!
Allen_G, Jan 2026
Excellent guide. Very interesting tour. Did not realize that Buenos Aires had a large Jewish community
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your review! Follow Lunfarda Travel to see even more of the city in your next visit :)
RHONDA_E, Dec 2025
Melanie was a knowledgeable, kind, and excellent tour guide who followed through on what she promised. A must do on your list when visiting Buenos Aires. She was a wealth of knowledge.
Alan_L, Nov 2025
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Buenos Aires! Melanie is knowledgeable, personable and enthusiastic. She gave perspective of general Argentine history and wove in the Jewish perspective so that my understanding had breadth and depth. Walking through neighborhoods is the very best way to get a feel for a city.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! If you ever come back to 🇦🇷 we'll be happy to continue showing you around
David_L, Oct 2025
very detailed and informative presentation on jewish Buenos Aires community. the guide was extremely knowledgable.
HERSHEYBAR1, Oct 2025
Melanie was a wonderful tour guide. She gave a very thoughtful and engaging presentation of the Buenos Aires Jewish community’s rich history, both its tragedies and triumphs. Her deep knowledge enabled her to address all of our questions thoroughly. When, through a miscommunication with the synagogue, the building turned out to be closed that day due to a Jewish holiday, Melanie quickly contacted her supervisor, who apologized and arranged for a partial refund. We ended the tour feeling like we’d had the privilege of getting a great introduction to Jewish Buenos Aires by a real insider as well as a friend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you!
Mitchell_M, Oct 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. As a Jewish person visiting the city for the first time I was surprised at how much information there was on the Jewish community here and how entertwined it was with the history of the city. Melanie was a fantastic tour guide, sharing her own story and points of view and made the tour very interesting and comfortable. Was also a way to see some interesting parts of the city. Would definitely recommend to anyone, whether you’re Jewish or interested in the history
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Mitchell! You're welcome to come back and continue to explore our city any time :)
Roger_C, Sep 2025
Very informative and guide was knowledgeable Enjoyed seeing the synagogue . Learned a good amount about the Jewish history
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you!
Elaine_W, Jan 2025
We had an absolutely fabulous tour and a wonderful day with Melanie! She was so interesting in explaining the incredible Jewish history, the triumphs and tragedies of the Jewish Peoples of Argentina and the City of Buenos Aires! We were totally intrigued by the wonderful stories that Melanie told while guiding us through (including a subway ride) the city. Melanie explained everything so well as we visited each sight and throughout our walk. We were so moved by the visit to the AMIA building and the stories that Melanie explained about the tragic bombing; standing near the Hospital's Mural and hearing about the rescue and recovery after the bombing.; the visit to the Buenos Aires Jewish Museum and the most beautiful synagogue, and so much more including a visit to the memorial at the Israeli Embassy bombing. Each place and the stories that Melanie told were incredible and the history became alive as she explained every place we visited. Melanie speaks absolutely perfect English and is so interesting, intelligent and a perfect guide for this incredible tour! Don't miss this wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We appreciate this beautiful review highlighting the amazing work our guide Melanie does. We're proud to run such a meaningul experience with such an amazing staff!
Saul_S, Jan 2025
Unfortunately we could not attend the Jewish museum at the end of the tour because we did not take our passports with us. I wish we had been advised to do so, as the copies of our passports were not acceptable.
Ira_W, Mar 2024
Our guide, Cande, was one of the best guides we have ever had. Her command of the history of the Jews in Argentina was extremely impressive. We learned a lot from her, and she greatly exceeded our expectations.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind words!
JoAnn_F, Feb 2024
Our guide was Estaphan and he was fabulous. His english was perfect, his knowledge base expansive, and his delivery entertaining. He explained judaism in Argentina from the inquisition to the modern day. The 1994 terrorist bombing of AIMA was comprehenively covered. The walking tour covered the major Jewish neighborhoods and buildings. Estephan explained candidly what Jewish life in Argentina has been like for him as well as hot button topics like antisemitism, Israel and geopolitics, and the current Israeli/Hamas war. Left feeling that we had a solid understanding for Judaism in all its facets in Argentina. On top of that, it was a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
In times like this we are even prouder to be a Jewish-owned agency sharing the history of our community and creating stronger bonds to our global family! ✡︎
Merle_F, Nov 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and super nice. We really felt like she gave us a good introduction to Jewish life in Argentine through different historical times.
Joyce_S, Oct 2023
Our guide Cande was terrific. She provided us with lots of information and answered all our questions about Argentina’s Jewish community. We forgot our passports, which were needed for entry into the Jewish Museum, so she went back to the hotel with me to get them and rearranged the tour stops so I didn’t have more walking. What a lovely young lady. Best tour ever!
marilyn_s, Mar 2023
A really good guide, who explained everything. Very, very interesting. Discovered so much we didn’t know. Highly recommend it
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for your review! We're happy to show the Jewish side of Buenos Aires :)
Rebecca_H, Oct 2022
Fernando was an excellent and informative guide. I learned a lot about Buenos Aires’ history. In addition to knowing a lot about the area, he also provided some recommendations for restaurants and activities to check out.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thanks for your review! Fernando is awesome and we're very proud to have him on our team. Hope to see you around in Buenos Aires again!
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