Jewish Quarter & Baths Budapest

Durationaround 2.5 to 3 hours, extendable on request

Group sizeup to 25 people

LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Meeting pointVörösmarty Square, Fisherman's Bastion, hotel or cruise berth

This tour is devoted to the Great Synagogue, the former ghetto area in the 7th district and the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial, before moving on to one of Budapest's thermal baths. History and bathing culture meet here.

Highlights

Great Synagogue and Jewish Quarter

Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial

History of the 7th district ghetto

Centuries-old bathing culture

The route

Great Synagogue on Dohány Street

Europe's largest synagogue and its history.

Former ghetto area

Traces of wartime history in the 7th district.

Jewish Quarter today

Historic buildings alongside a young creative scene, including one of the well-known ruin bars.

Danube embankment

The Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial to the victims of the Shoah.

Moving on to the baths

A short walk to one of Budapest's thermal baths.

Thermal bath, for example Széchenyi, Gellért or Rudas

An introduction to centuries-old bathing culture.

Included

Certified local guide

Tour in the language of your choice

Individual route and timing

Contact person around the clock

Not included

Entrance fees and tickets

Food, drinks and tastings

Travel allowance outside the guide's home town (min. €30)

Tour guide system (€3.75 per person)

Who this tour suits

For history-minded guests willing to take time for a sensitive subject, and curious about the city's bathing culture.

Meeting point

Vörösmarty Square, Fisherman's Bastion, hotel or cruise berth

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What dress code applies when visiting the synagogue?

Shoulders and knees should be covered, and men are generally expected to wear a head covering, usually available at the entrance. We recommend dressing modestly regardless.

What should we bring for the visit to the baths?

Swimwear, a towel and possibly bathing shoes are useful, and lockers are standard at the thermal baths. Entry to the baths is not included in the guiding fee.

How does the tour handle the subject of the ghetto and the memorial?

We address the history of the Jewish Quarter and the memorial on the Danube factually and with the respect the subject calls for. The tour is intended as an educational experience, not a sightseeing highlight.

from

200 €

group rate, not per person