Free tour of the Jewish Quarter World War II. Holocaust and Nazism
In Budapest, starting at 10:30, in October 2026: Dohány Street Synagogue, Orthodox synagogue and more.
2 hours and 30 minutes
English and Spanish
Description
Did you know that most of the Jews deported to Auschwitz were Hungarian?
Discover with us who the Arrow Cross Party was and the liberation of the city from the Red Army .
On this tour , you'll learn about the Holocaust in Hungary, but also about the righteous among the nations: those heroes who "stood against the tide of hostility and indifference toward the Jewish people."
• We will see:
The three Great Synagogues World War II and its process Saviors and heroes Getto: conditions and distribution Bars in Ruin! Culture and traditions of Judaism Ghetto Wall Map Murals and Street Art Flea markets
This tour takes place in one of Budapest's most traditional neighborhoods, Erzsébetváros , also known as the Jewish Quarter. The main synagogues are concentrated in this neighborhood, and during your visit, you'll have the opportunity to learn to recognize the different branches of Judaism. Another characteristic of this neighborhood is its nightlife.
As we walk through its streets, we'll find countless restaurants and bars, so we can't forget to mention Khosr food and the main dishes of Jewish-Hungarian cuisine , although the ruined bars set the neighborhood's rhythm. We'll talk about its origins and say goodbye at one of its most famous bars.
Highlights of the free tour of World War II and the Jewish Ghetto:
Rumbach Synagogue
Murals and street art
Stones of memory
Angel of Budapest
Great Synagogue of Budapest
Patio of the Heroes
Tree of life
Righteous Among the Nations
Bars, restaurants and nightlife
Surprises!
WATCH THE VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvg8zoG_O1g
In Budapest Tours we are a group of professional and accredited guides, with degrees in Art History, Geography and History; and with extensive experience in the sector and a passion in common: Budapest.
We work with professionalism, honesty and transparency to show the best that this imperial city offers from a critical point of view, beyond a simple photo. With us you not only have a guide but a host, a helping hand, someone who can show you this city with the love it deserves.
We think in yellow and that implies that we are guides of the 21st century. That is why we like to establish a relationship of closeness and trust between travelers and guides. This is achieved by respecting the traveler, and for him we believe that having small groups is the most sincere way of transmitting knowledge and feelings so that your trip is filled with experiences and anecdotes to tell you when you return home. Our aim is that you live Budapest with the same love that we live it every day.
Meeting point:sissi statueWe will be at Madách Imre tér 📍, right in the middle of the square with a YELLOW UMBRELLA!! 🟡 *For English tours we will be with a BLUE UMBRELLA 🟦Open in Google Maps →
Meeting point:sissi statueWe will be at Madách Imre tér 📍, right in the middle of the square with a YELLOW UMBRELLA!! 🟡 *For English tours we will be with a BLUE UMBRELLA 🟦Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Rumbach Street Synagogue
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Outside visit
Dohány Street Synagogue
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Outside visit
Gozsdu Court
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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Regi was the best! She is very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to listen to. Though she is not Jewish, her knowledge on the Jewish people is remarkable! I definitely recommend her tour.
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Regi was the best! She is very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to listen to. Though she is not Jewish, her knowledge on the Jewish people is remarkable! I definitely recommend her tour.
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Traveled as couple
2 days ago
My expectations for this tour already were high, and yet they were exceeded. Very informative and entertaining tour. On a sensitive topic, the guide did not gloss over or whitewash the role any of the many parties involved played in the history of Budapest or Hungary. What I particularly enjoyed:
▪︎ I finished the tour with a coherent view of how the history of Budapest unfolded over the last centuries
▪︎ The stops and viewing points were well chosen and Gabriel gave a vivid illustration of the topic
▪︎ While his explanations sparked my curiosity, he didn't leave any additional question unanswered (and I had quite a few)
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
Great if you get the local licensed guide, Endre. He is a great teacher, injecting humor as needed to make his points. He took care of everyone, making sure of safety 1st. He gave great insight not just the art, history, and architecture of the buildings, but also the current conditions of the country's young people & it's challenges & diversity. The 2+ hours went by very quickly, and we were sad it ended. We didn't have enough time to go to his other tour on the Buda side since we were leaving later that day. We now have a greater appreciation of Hungary's history & resilience.
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
This tour was very informative, I learned a lot from it. Reggie was so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Thank you Reggie.
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Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Regi was the best! She is very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to listen to. Though she is not Jewish, her knowledge on the Jewish people is remarkable! I definitely recommend her tour.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
My expectations for this tour already were high, and yet they were exceeded. Very informative and entertaining tour. On a sensitive topic, the guide did not gloss over or whitewash the role any of the many parties involved played in the history of Budapest or Hungary. What I particularly enjoyed:
▪︎ I finished the tour with a coherent view of how the history of Budapest unfolded over the last centuries
▪︎ The stops and viewing points were well chosen and Gabriel gave a vivid illustration of the topic
▪︎ While his explanations sparked my curiosity, he didn't leave any additional question unanswered (and I had quite a few)
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
Great if you get the local licensed guide, Endre. He is a great teacher, injecting humor as needed to make his points. He took care of everyone, making sure of safety 1st. He gave great insight not just the art, history, and architecture of the buildings, but also the current conditions of the country's young people & it's challenges & diversity. The 2+ hours went by very quickly, and we were sad it ended. We didn't have enough time to go to his other tour on the Buda side since we were leaving later that day. We now have a greater appreciation of Hungary's history & resilience.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
This tour was very informative, I learned a lot from it. Reggie was so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Thank you Reggie.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
We did Regi’s Free tour of the Jewish Quarter ✡️ World War II. Holocaust and Nazism and it was outstanding!
Highly recommend!
Regi did an excellent job too explain the history of Hungary and Budapest so that the sites that she showed us meshed well into the history.
She was engaging and entertaining while still maintaining the gravity of the history that she was telling us.
She made sure everybody had the opportunity to take any photos that they wanted and was very open to answering all of my questions
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
My expectations for this tour already were high, and yet they were exceeded. Very informative and entertaining tour. On a sensitive topic, the guide did not gloss over or whitewash the role any of the many parties involved played in the history of Budapest or Hungary. What I particularly enjoyed:
▪︎ I finished the tour with a coherent view of how the history of Budapest unfolded over the last centuries
▪︎ The stops and viewing points were well chosen and Gabriel gave a vivid illustration of the topic
▪︎ While his explanations sparked my curiosity, he didn't leave any additional question unanswered (and I had quite a few)
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
Great if you get the local licensed guide, Endre. He is a great teacher, injecting humor as needed to make his points. He took care of everyone, making sure of safety 1st. He gave great insight not just the art, history, and architecture of the buildings, but also the current conditions of the country's young people & it's challenges & diversity. The 2+ hours went by very quickly, and we were sad it ended. We didn't have enough time to go to his other tour on the Buda side since we were leaving later that day. We now have a greater appreciation of Hungary's history & resilience.
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
This tour was very informative, I learned a lot from it. Reggie was so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Thank you Reggie.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
Regi was the best! She is very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to listen to. Though she is not Jewish, her knowledge on the Jewish people is remarkable! I definitely recommend her tour.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 days ago
My expectations for this tour already were high, and yet they were exceeded. Very informative and entertaining tour. On a sensitive topic, the guide did not gloss over or whitewash the role any of the many parties involved played in the history of Budapest or Hungary. What I particularly enjoyed:
▪︎ I finished the tour with a coherent view of how the history of Budapest unfolded over the last centuries
▪︎ The stops and viewing points were well chosen and Gabriel gave a vivid illustration of the topic
▪︎ While his explanations sparked my curiosity, he didn't leave any additional question unanswered (and I had quite a few)
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
Great if you get the local licensed guide, Endre. He is a great teacher, injecting humor as needed to make his points. He took care of everyone, making sure of safety 1st. He gave great insight not just the art, history, and architecture of the buildings, but also the current conditions of the country's young people & it's challenges & diversity. The 2+ hours went by very quickly, and we were sad it ended. We didn't have enough time to go to his other tour on the Buda side since we were leaving later that day. We now have a greater appreciation of Hungary's history & resilience.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
This tour was very informative, I learned a lot from it. Reggie was so knowledgeable. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. Thank you Reggie.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 days ago
We did Regi’s Free tour of the Jewish Quarter ✡️ World War II. Holocaust and Nazism and it was outstanding!
Highly recommend!
Regi did an excellent job too explain the history of Hungary and Budapest so that the sites that she showed us meshed well into the history.
She was engaging and entertaining while still maintaining the gravity of the history that she was telling us.
She made sure everybody had the opportunity to take any photos that they wanted and was very open to answering all of my questions
