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.
