Budapest Jewish Quarter and Thermal Baths
History, remembrance and bathing culture combined
TopicBudapest- Duration
- around 2.5 to 3 hours, extendable on request
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Meeting point
- Vörösmarty 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
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1Great Synagogue on Dohány Street
Europe's largest synagogue and its history.
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2Former ghetto area
Traces of wartime history in the 7th district.
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3Jewish Quarter today
Historic buildings alongside a young creative scene, including one of the well-known ruin bars.
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4Danube embankment
The Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial to the victims of the Shoah.
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5Moving on to the baths
A short walk to one of Budapest's thermal baths.
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6Thermal 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 is for
For history-minded guests willing to take time for a sensitive subject, and curious about the city's bathing culture.
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.
