A Self-Guided Tour Through Budapest's Jewish Quarter
Budapest, Hungary
From 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 21, 2025
What You Will Do
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll admire magnificent synagogues and murals in this quirky and storied neighbourhood. On this tour, you'll hear from Vince, born and raised in Budapest, a part-time tour guide, a history freak and a wine lover.
Budapest’s Jewish Quarter—or District 7—is layered with forgotten stories and filled with hidden and often quirky historical sights. On this self-paced tour, you’ll go down its famous passages and streets past magnificent temples and synagogues and hear about the vast and enchanting history that unfolded there. The producer, Vince, will share the area’s interesting connection to Harry Houdini, the King of England, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, and Tony Curtis.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have immersed yourself in the largest Jewish community in Central Europe while discovering this district’s vibrant cultural life.
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones.
What's Included?
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not Included?
- Smartphone and headphones
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour begins in front of the Budapest Operetta Theatre, Budapest, Nagymező u. 17, 1065, Hungary Start next to the bronze statue of a man sitting on a bench with his legs crossed and a cigar in his hand.
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Dohany Street Synagogue
Start your exploration at the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe, where you'll marvel at its grandeur and learn about its rich history as a centre of Jewish life in Budapest.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English