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Kazinczy Street Synagogue

Come face-to-face with the monuments and memories of Budapest's Jewish district on a guided walking tour. Connect with Jewish heritage and glimpse into the past as you explore the Jewish Museum and Dohány Street Synagogue. Meet your guide and set off on your guided walk through the quaint streets of the Pest Jewish Quarter. Gaze at the exterior of the impressive Rumbach Street Synagogue and revisit the most important chapters in the history of Hungarian Jewry and Elizabethtown. Continue to the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. Step inside this spectacular structure with its high ceilings and ornate interior, and discover its role in Jewish history. Then, take a guided tour of the Jewish Museum and view generations of Jewish heritage through a collection of art pieces from Hungary and Eastern Europe. Gain insight into the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays, and everyday life. The museum also dedicates a separate room to commemorate the Hungarian Holocaust and those who perished during this period. After the museum visit, follow your guide to the Martyrs’ Cemetery, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park with the Tree of Life, and the Heroes' Temple. Leave the tour with a new understanding of Hungarian-Jewish history, tradition, and resilience.

The first part of the Grand Tour includes the whole Essential Tour (Dohány Street Synagogue, Jewish Museum, Martyrs’ Cemetery, Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, Tree of Life, Heroes' Temple, Jewish Center). After a break, continue your walk through the Jewish Quarter, on the streets of the former Ghetto, which hosts synagogues, monuments, kosher restaurants, and kosher shops. While your guide tells you important facts and local stories of this area, you also get basic information about Budapest. During your journey you will visit the Memorial Park dedicated to Carl Lutz, who is also known as "Hungary’s Schindler”, then you pass by the famous Gozsdu Passage. The third station of the Synagogue Triangle is the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (interior visit), which is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style. At the end of the tour, you have 2 options: you can accept the invitation to have a cake in the glatt kosher Fröhlich confectionery or you can receive 10% discount in the glatt kosher Carmel restaurant.

Explore the 7th district of Budapest where Jewish culture has bloomed for over 200 years and today hosts a large and active Jewish community. Admire the exterior of the 3 main synagogues, the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue, the Neolog Rumbach Street Synagogue, and the Dohány Street Synagogue. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and along the streets of the former Ghetto, which hosts synagogues, monuments, kosher restaurants, and kosher shops. Hear local stories of this neighborhood and about Budapest. During your tour, learn about great individuals who have saved tens of thousands of Jewish lives during the winter of 1944/45, including Raoul Wallenberg and Carl Lutz at their respective memorials. They are both among the most important individuals who have been awarded the title "Righteous Among the Nations". Walk by the lively Gozsdu Passage and learn about the Rumbach Street Synagogue from the outside, built-in 1872 by Viennese architect Otto Wagner. Apart from the largest Synagogue of Europe, and the other two most important Synagogues, hear local tips about the famed ruin pubs and nightlife of the city. Learn about the street art and other secrets of Elizabeth Town.

This immersive Rosotravel tour explores Budapest's Jewish history, from ancient Roman times, through the terrors of Black Death and the Holocaust, to the present day. Learn about Theodor Herzl - the spiritual founder of Israel, and other Jewish people who made an impact on Budapest's heritage. Discover the highlights and hidden gems of the Old Jewish Quarter, one of Budapest’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods! Book a 2-hour walking tour of Budapest's Old Jewish Quarter and wander through the streets steeped in history and heritage of a Jewish community that once thrived here. Your Private Guide will show you the city's most important Jewish sites, including the Rumbach Street Synagogue with its delicate Moorish architecture, the iconic Dohány Street Synagogue with its towering spires, and the Synagogue Astoria Central Residence. Each site reveals a piece of the layered history of Jewish life in Budapest, connecting the old with the new. If you're interested in learning more about the Holocaust, then you have to visit the Ghetto Memorial Wall (tickets included), where the weight of World War II history presses upon you, a solemn reminder of the dark days that once shadowed these streets. Our Expert Guide will also show you other highlights, such as the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, which offers a glimpse into the living Jewish culture, and Klauzál tér, a lively square that breathes with the energy of daily life. Our final stop will be at the bustling Klauzal Market Hall, where the flavours and scents of the present mingle with the past, a fitting end to a walk through history. Book your private tour now and explore Budapest’s Old Jewish Quarter!

The Pest side of Budapest could boast 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?

It’s no secret that food and culture are connected, and that’s especially true in a historic city like Budapest. On our Budapest Food Tour, you’ll eat like a local and learn about the city’s rich culinary history, and all you need to do is show up. With everything pre-arranged for you, you can take the stress of making reservations and researching where to eat out of the equation. You’ll meet your local guide and a group of fellow foodies in front of an old synagogue. This is where you’ll learn about the roots of the cuisine that you’re going to try. Hungarian food is heavily connected to the Jewish community and their traditions, so you’ll head into District 7, a former Jewish neighbourhood turned nightlife hub. The tour is divided into two parts: grit and glamour. First, you’ll experience the bohemian side of the city as you try authentic street food like traditional soup and Lángos, a deep-fried flatbread. Then you’ll head to fancier spots for a sit-down meal where you’ll try Hungarian classics like nokedli dumplings and Flódni, a Jewish-Hungarian pastry. Of course, no food tour is complete without drinks! Our food is perfectly paired with local alcohol like Pálinka and sweet wine from Tokaji, Hungary’s famed wine region. Experience Budapest’s history through traditional food and good company. Book now and get tipsy!

After being picked up by your guide, you will visit Rumbach Street’s synagogue. The building has been recently restored to breathtaking beauty and maintains a detailed history. Next, you will continue on to the second synagogue visit on Dohány Street – the biggest synagogue in all of Europe. Continue to the Hungarian Jewish Museum with your guide. You will also see the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Garden and the garden’s famous Tree of Life monument.  Next, your guide will take you to Gozsdu Court, the food and beverage district. Afterward, you will visit the Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue. This final synagogue visit shows off its Art Nouveau architecture, which you can also explore through the inside of the building as well.  Your guide will take you next to the bohemian side of the Jewish Quarter, where you will be able to try some of the drinks at the famous, so-called ruin bar, Szimpla Garden. Along the whole tour, you can take in the famous murals and street art of Budapest.

The guided tour begins at Madách tér, the "Gate to the Jewish Quarter", where we first learn about the history of Budapest Jewry. This is followed by a walk to the Great Synagogue, where we also get to see the small Jewish cemetery and the Emanuel Tree (Holocaust memorial). Later, we immerse ourselves in the world of conservative Jews: in addition to the Mikve (ritual bath), the orthodox synagogue, kosher restaurants and other facilities, we also learn about their customs and traditions. Jewish cuisine and eating habits are also a topic - we can even taste the typical Jewish dessert of Budapest Jews, the flodni. At the end of the tour, the Rumbach Synagogue tells us about the division of the various Jewish groups, as well as about the Holocaust and the post-war history and current situation of Jews in Budapest.

Budapest abounds in exquisite Art Nouveau structures and interiors, the radical design style that swept across turn-of-century Europe within architecture, applied arts, and fine art. Hungary developed its own cutting-edge take on the movement, known as Hungarian Secession, exemplified in its founding father, Ödön Lechner, featuring the use of porcelain along with Asian motifs and elements. This 3-hour Art Nouveau walking tour of Budapest scratches the surface of a city filled with beautiful examples of this cutting-edge aesthetic, highlighted by an expert art/architecture historian as your guide. Admire the 2 most important buildings, the Palace of the Royal Post and Gresham Palace. Fortunately, both buildings allow visitors into the entrance hall, so you can take in the wonderful details on the outside, and also enjoy a peek at the interior as your guide tells you about Art Nouveau design elements. Other stops on this walk include a flower shop with its original interior, a department store, several bank offices, and a small but exquisite Art Nouveau museum and coffee house. Examine a series of ceramics from the renowned Zsolnay factory in Pécs, a town in the south of Hungary. The extensive use of such ceramics on buildings is a characteristic feature of Hungarian Art Nouveau. Another typical Hungarian Art Nouveau feature is the use of Asian motifs and elements. This is in reference to the supposed eastern origins of the Hungarian nation, although you will also hear about the European-wide Orientalism that influenced Art Nouveau. You will finish the tour with a new appreciation for the glamor, energy and radical design sensibilities of Budapest's Belle Époque.

Elisabeth Square (Erzsébet tér) is our meeting point. It is a lively central square in Budapest, known for its green spaces, the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel, hidden gems, statues and vibrant nightlife. It is a popular gathering spot with cafes, fountains, and cultural events. The Raoul Wallenberg Suitcase Memorial honors the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II. The bronze suitcase symbolizes his mysterious disappearance and lasting legacy of courage and humanity. Madách Imre Square is a small yet vibrant square, known for its iconic archway leading to the former Madách housing complex. Surrounded by cafes and bars it serves as a gateway to the lively Jewish Quarter and reflects the city’s blend of history and modern urban life. The Rumbach Street Synagogue in Budapest is a stunning Moorish-style synagogue, designed by Austrian architect Otto Wagner in 1872. Recently restored, it serves as a cultural space and memorial, reflecting the rich Jewish heritage and history of the city. The 6:3 Street Painting commemorates Hungary’s legendary 6:3 victory over England in the 1953 football match, a defining moment in Hungarian sports history. Nearby, the Rubik’s Cube sculpture pays tribute to Ernő Rubik, the Hungarian inventor of the world-famous puzzle, celebrating the country’s contributions to creativity and innovation. The Jewish Ghetto Wall Fragment in Budapest is one of the last remaining pieces of the wall that enclosed the Jewish ghetto during World War II, offering a powerful reminder of the city’s tragic past. The nearby Ghetto Wall Exhibition provides historical context, featuring photos, documents, and personal stories that shed light on the lives of those confined within the ghetto. Király Street and Gozsdu is one of Budapest’s oldest and most dynamic streets, known for its mix of historic buildings, trendy cafes, and ruin bars. Once the heart of the Jewish Quarter’s commercial life, it now blends history with modern urban culture, making it a must-visit for those exploring the city. The Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue is a beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture and the religious center of Budapest’s Orthodox Jewish community. Built in 1910’s, it features stunning stained glass, intricate woodwork, and a richly decorated interior, offering a glimpse into traditional Jewish life and customs. The Ghetto Memorial Wall in Budapest stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the Jewish ghetto during World War II. Located near the Dohány Street Synagogue, it preserves a section of the original ghetto wall, reminding visitors of the city's tragic past and the resilience of its Jewish community. The Dohány Street Synagogue in Budapest is the largest synagogue in Europe and a masterpiece of Moorish Revival architecture. Built in 1859, it serves as a religious center, Holocaust memorial, cemetery and museum, telling the story of Hungary’s Jewish heritage and resilience.