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Dohány Street Synagogue

Dohány Street Synagogue

Dohány Street Synagogue Tours and Tickets

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Ranking as the largest synagogue in Europe—and the second-largest in the world—Dohány Street Synagogue is one of Budapest’s most striking monuments. Aptly nicknamed the “Great Synagogue,” it’s not only an architectural marvel but also an important part of Budapest’s Jewish history and heritage.

Dohány utca 2, Budapest, 1074

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Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Among the most important sights addressing Jewish history in Budapest is the Dohány Street Synagogue, which is both a worship space and home to the Hungarian Jewish Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access to this renowned institution with your advance ticket purchase. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the devastation of the Holocaust and experience the grand architecture of the Great Synagogue, featuring 1850s Hungarian architectural details.

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Free Cancellation

Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Walking Tour

Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Walking Tour

If it's your first time in Budapest, get the lay of the land and a primer in Hungarian history on this in-depth and very affordable walking tour. Join a small group of fellow visitors and a guide who knows the city in and out for a stroll to most of the major attractions including the Hungarian Parliament, Europe's largest synagogue, and St. Stephen’s Basilica.

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Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

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Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour & Synagogue Ticket

Budapest Jewish Heritage Tour & Synagogue Ticket

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Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour

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Private city tour by van

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4 hours
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Price varies by group size

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4 hours
Free Cancellation

What are people saying about Dohány Street Synagogue

Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Lynn_D, Nov 2023

Beautiful

Beautiful inside. Interesting design details and fascinating history. Our guide was very informative and thorough.

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Andrea_M, Nov 2023

Viator customer service was great!

Although my tour was cancelled due to the illness of the tour guide, Viator was great. They offered a refund or a ticket that I could use on my own. I opted for the ticket and was able to get a free tour of the synagogue and memorial park. I was very pleased with their service.

Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Shameel_P, Oct 2023

Very insightful tour

Very insightful tour, the stories said in a very balanced way. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Budapest and interested in knowing of the dark past of the city

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

George_T, Oct 2023

On any given Sunday, a tour of Budapest’s conflicted jewish past

Tour guide was Mikey, very knowledgeable and open to lots of questions. Sad but deeply relevant today. Great tour.

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Eliezer_F, Oct 2023

Very Nice!

Our guide was very knowledgeable and sensitive to the history and culture of judaism in Hungary, I highly recommend for those interested in deepening this so amazing subject

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

PAUL_S, Oct 2023

Great tour. Educational and emotional.

The Grand synagogue and the thoroughness of the guide made this a truly memorable tour. Additional sites around Elisabeth town added to the informative tour

Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Richard_B, Oct 2023

Informative

Good history of the synagogue and documentation of the horrific challenges the Jewish community had to endure over the years. Only issue was the large number of people. Hard to hear and move around the facility.

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Lee_B, Oct 2023

Vey good tour

The guide was great!! Your good. The greeter was right where he should be and on time. The facilities were very good. Tour was informative.

Budapest Dohany Great Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum

Ilana_F, Aug 2023

Very informative. Our...

Very informative. Our tour guide had a lot to share and was patient in answering questions. Given the opportunity to tour on our own after official tour was over. Worth the visit!

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Natalie_C, Oct 2023

Wonderful educational tour

Milan was informative and passionate guide. Wonderful learning experience. Although tragic story of Budapest Jews is important one.

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Laurie_A, Oct 2023

Great tour!

Miki was a great guide! We enjoyed learning about the history of Jews in Hungary. The synagogue was beautiful.

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

bully, Aug 2023

Excellent Tour of Synagogue and Jewish Ghetto

Excellent Tour. Chris was a very informative tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a detailed manner.

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