Jewish free walking tour - World Wars and Holocaust

Step Back in Time

Welcome to Hungary! If you’re looking for passionate local guides to take you on a captivating journey through time, you’re in the right place. Join us as we explore Budapest’s vibrant Jewish heritage and its current state.

Curious about Hungary’s role in World War I? How did the country navigate the devastation of WWII? What was the impact of the Holocaust on Hungarian society? We’ll answer these questions—and many more—on this eye-opening tour.


Tour Highlights:

📍 Szt. Gellért Square – Our starting point, where history meets breathtaking architecture.
📍 Great Market Hall – A feast for the senses, where Hungarian flavors and culture blend under a grand historic roof.
📍 Wenckheim Palace & the Fountain of Justice
📍 Hungarian National Museum
📍 Rumbach Street Synagogue – A hidden gem with a unique Moorish Revival design.
📍 Dohány Street Synagogue, Jewish cemetery & Theodore Herzl’s Birthplace – The largest synagogue in Europe and a cornerstone of Jewish history.
📍 Kazinczy Street Synagogue – A masterpiece of Art Nouveau.
📍 Erzsébetvárosi Zsidó Történeti Tár – A deep dive into Jewish life in Budapest.

Minimum number of attendees per tour: 3
If less, the guide will contact you and offer a reschedule or you can opt for a private tour

Leave your phone number/download Guru app for easier communication with the tour guide. Tours are held only after confirmation of attendance from guests.


Meeting Point: 

We’ll gather at St. Gellért Square, by the Gellért Well (Spring House), in front of the iconic Art Nouveau Gellért Hotel.
 
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We can't wait to guide you through this unforgettable adventure!