Kazinczy Street Synagogue Tours and Tickets

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With two routes to choose from, you’ll hear about the community’s past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

We offer deeply personal exploration of history through touching stories, alongside insights into Budapest's vibrant contemporary culture, including its renowned nightlife and urban art scene. In addition to delving into the rich historical significance of the Jewish District, our tours stand out for their emphasis on uncovering hidden symbols and lesser-known narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding beyond typical tourist experiences. The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour! Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour, whether they booked as a group or separately.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish history and heritage on this 3-hour walking tour of Budapest. Learn about Budapest’s dark history as you explore the Pest Ghetto and the Buda Castle district; admire the Óbuda and Dohány Synagogues; and visit small Hasidic shtibls and Sephardic­rite prayer­houses in the city’s VII and VIII districts.

Explore the history and culture behind Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on a 3-hour walking tour. Led by a local guide, discover the area’s famous synagogues and monuments. Learn the complex history of the Jewish community in the events leading up to World War II and beyond. Pause for a piece of complimentary cake and coffee at the Fröchlich Confectionery. Your guide will also provide handouts and a notebook to record your observations, leaving you with a richer understanding of Jewish culture in Budapest by the end of the tour.

Get a historian’s perspective on Budapest’s Jewish Quarter with this guided walking tour. Wander the shop and bar-lined city streets of District VII, passing by key landmarks including synagogues and statues. A guide explains how the neighborhood evolved from Jewish ghetto to gentrifying bohemian quarter, as well as covering key chapters from Budapest’s Jewish history.

Budapest’s UNESCO-listed landmarks and Renaissance monuments should be top of the itinerary for first-time visitors, but a private guide means you can tailor your tour to suit your interests. On this 4-hour tour, visit Heroes Square, the Great Synagogue, and the Jewish Quarter; walk over the famous Chain Bridge; sample traditional Jewish pastries; and explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Learn about the Jewish heritage, history and culture of Budapest with this 2 hours walking tour with an expert guide. Get familiar with the rich tradition of Judaism, its holidays and everyday life in Hungary. The tour stops at the Dohány Street Synagogue (outside visit), which is the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world. While your guide tells you important facts and local stories from the former ghetto, you also get to know more about Budapest. During our journey we visit the Rumbach Synagogue (outside visit) and the Holocaust Monuments. The third station of the Synagogue Triangle is the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (interior visit, ticket included), which is one of the largest operating orthodox synagogues in Europe, built in art-nouveau style. Exclusive visit of the gallery which is otherwise closed to the public is only available with our guides!

Kick-start your stay in Budapest with this private 90-minute walking tour. Let a personal guide introduce you to Hungary’s capital with a round-up of major sights and hidden gems. See highlights including the National Museum and Central Market Hall, discover the best Danube views, and visit secret, loved-by-locals places often missed by visitors as you learn about the city’s history and architecture. Great for finding Budapest's best bits and gaining your bearings.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage past and present on a private walking tour. Choose your start time and set off with a private guide, hearing about the sights as you walk. Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, enjoy time at the Jewish Centre’s Family Research Center, and see the Martyr’s Cemetery, memorials, and more. Choose a 2-, 2.5-, or 4.5-hour tour, all with flexible itineraries, entrance fees, and hotel pickup included.

Embark on an exciting 2.5-hour journey through Budapest's rich Jewish heritage. On this private tour, explore the city's iconic landmarks from Herzl Square to famous synagogues, and even take part in uncovering stories of its WWII Ghetto, with your knowledgeable guide at your side. No leisurely stroll is complete without some sustenance, expect delicious Hungarian delicacies at Fröchlich Confectionary before wrapping up this memorable experience.

Experience Budapest’s art nouveau landmarks on a small-group walking tour with an historian guide. Stop to see the city's art nouveau masterpieces, all graced with the decorative natural and folk motifs that characterized the early 20th-century architectural movement. Admire examples including the Royal Postal Savings Bank; learn about Hungary’s celebrated exponent, Odon Lechner; and uncover the design and history behind each building. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, with public transport passes at own expense.

From the late 18th century until the mid-20th century, the Pest side could boost with one of the most flourishing Jewish communities in the region. We will trace what remains of it and have a glimpse of its history through the monuments of the district, also commemorating the tragedy that almost put an end to it. We will see as well how the community lives nowadays. One of my main fields of research is the Jewish heritage and monuments of East-Central Europe. I have been to synagogues and Jewish cemeteries all around the region: in Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, so I see and present the Hungarian Jewish heritage in a broader context with thorough understanding of the subject.

Roaming Budapest’s Jewish Quarter—the Seventh District—without a guide may leave you with only a sketchy picture of its past. Gain deeper insight on a private walking tour with a guide who’ll ensure you see the highlights and hidden gems, learn their history, and let you tailor your route to suit. Visit synagogues, sample Jewish delicacies, and hear tales of Jewish history you’d probably miss if alone.

Delve deep into Budapest's Jewish history and heritage during this private 3-hour walking tour. Visit small prayer houses, former Jewish ghettos, and the Dohány Street Synagogue — the largest synagogue in Europe — accompanied by engaging commentary from your dedicated guide. This private tour ensures personalized attention for you and your party. Hotel pickup included.

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.

On this fascinating tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, you will discover the Jewish Heritage of the 7th District with a knowledgeable local guide. Hear centuries-old tales of Jewish history and gain first-hand insight into Jewish culture past and present. Discover Dohany Synagogue, the largest in Europe - with a capacity for over 3,000 people, visit a memorial to heroic Jewish soldiers who fought in WWI. Your tour of Budapest’s Jewish Culture will take you to the “Weeping Willow” memorial, inscribed with the names of over 400,000 Jews killed in the Holocaust. You will also see a bronze statue of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat credited with saving tens of thousands of Jewish lives in Budapest.

If you’re wondering how to see the best of Budapest in just one day, this tour is what you need. Go to the must-sees of the city and cover more ground on this extensive experience. See the essentials and learn what makes Budapest such a fascinating place. Get to know Budapest and its main spots on a 5-hour private tour. Get a breathtaking view of the Parliament from the Fisherman's Bastion and cross the Danube to make your way to Pest, the liveliest part of the city. Cross the Chain Bridge and spot the shoes on the Danube. Embrace the local Hungarian culture with a visit to one of the quirkiest ruin bars in town and grab a drink like the locals do. Find a hidden gem in the Financial District and the murals in the Jewish Quarter. Go to St. Stephen's Basilica where you can find the hand of the first Hungarian King. Step inside the Opera House and take a ride on the oldest underground metro line in mainland Europe. And a local favorite, a spa peek!

Exploring Budapest’s Jewish Quarter independently may leave you only scratching the surface of its history and missing out on detail. Ensure you cover the highlights and more on this private half-day walking tour: visiting the Great Synagogue, Gozsdu Courtyard, Jewish Museum, and other musts; and giving you a guide to reveal the full stories behind the sights. The tour includes a choice of start times to suit your schedule.

With an historian guide in the lead, immerse yourself in Budapest's art nouveau architecture with stops around the city to see the city's finest examples. This private half-day walking tour ensures personalized attention and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

If you’d like to understand Jewish history and culture of Budapest, book this private tour that takes you and your group all through the Jewish Quarter. Your guide will show you all that encompasses this area, and tell you things you wouldn’t otherwise. See art, street food, ruins, synagogues, and much more. Tell your guide what interests you, and they will tailor your tour around that.

Unravel the history of Jewish Hungary with a private tour of Budapest's most important heritage sites, learning each essential chapter in the capital's development of Jewish culture along the way. Marvel at the magnificent interior of Europe's largest synagogue Visit the Jewish Museum, the Tree of Life, and the Temple of Heroes Explore the streets of Budapest's former Jewish Ghetto Visit the Rumbach Synagogue (interior visit is possible if it’s open) Visit the Kazinczy Street Synagogue (interior visit is possible if it’s open) The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the guided visit to Dohány Street Synagogue. Here, your expert tour guide will give an explanation of the synagogue's impressive interior, with enlightening tales of the synagogue's fascinating past and its role in Hungary's Jewish life and heritage. To visit the Shoes on the Danube Bank please choose the option "Jewish 4 hours tour by car"!

This exclusive guided stroll will lead you to sites that have held significance in the history of Hungarian Jews, spanning from ancient Roman times to the present day. Their remarkable heritage and contributions to Hungarian culture are both exceptional and profoundly moving: not only did they construct some of the world's most exquisite synagogues, but they also left an imprint on our culinary landscape. While exploring the former ghetto area, you'll gain insights into the once-thriving community and the tragic events that unfolded in 1944-45. Yet, the narrative doesn't conclude there: our Holocaust memorials continue to evoke debate and discussion due to their veiled allusions and contentious messages, underscoring the enduring dynamism of the present-day community.

Gain insight into Budapest’s often-overlooked Jewish heritage on a private walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. Discover 3 significant city synagogues, including the Dohany Street Great Synagogue, as well as a post-WWII Jewish cemetery, memorial places, and the Shoes on the Danube Bank monument.