Dohány Synagogue in Budapest and Guided Tour

Overview

Immerse yourself in the Jewish history and heritage of Budapest with a Fast Track ticket to the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe and one of the city's most important monuments. Admire the splendid Moorish-style architecture, the imposing twin towers, the decorated facade, and the elegant interiors of the prayer hall. The ticket also includes access to the Hungarian Jewish Museum, where you can discover the culture, traditions, and history of the Jewish community. Complete the visit with the exhibition on the Budapest Ghetto, the Lapidarium, the historic cemetery, and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, where the evocative Tree of Life, dedicated to the memory of Hungarian Holocaust victims, is located.

Itinerary

1. Dohany Street Synagogue

   During the guided tour, travelers will discover the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and the second largest in the world, inaugurated in 1859. Built in Neo-Moorish style, it can accommodate up to 3,000 people and represents one of the most important places of Jewish culture in Budapest. The visit will allow you to admire the imposing architecture of the Synagogue and to learn about its history, from the architects who oversaw its construction to the role it has played in the life of the Jewish community. Visitors will also discover the connection of the Synagogue to the history of the Holocaust and the old Jewish Quarter, by visiting the garden where the graves of the victims of the Budapest Ghetto are located. The experience therefore offers an opportunity to get to know more closely the history, culture, and traditions of the Jewish community of Budapest through one of its symbolic places.

   · 30 min· Admission included

2. Parc commémoratif de l'Holocauste Raoul Wallenberg

   The Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, located in the Dohány Synagogue complex, is a place dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and to those who worked to save the lives of numerous Jews during the Second World War. In the center of the park is the evocative Tree of Life, a weeping willow sculpture on whose leaves the names of the Holocaust victims are engraved. A silent and significant place, which invites reflection and keeps alive the memory of the Jewish community of Budapest.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Musée et archives juives hongroises

   The guided tour includes access to the Jewish Museum, established at the beginning of the 20th century to tell the story, culture, and traditions of the Jewish community of Budapest. The museum is located in a building whose facade echoes the architectural style of the Synagogue, creating a harmonious and historically rich whole.

   · 1 h· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

A few days before your visit, you will receive an email with all the details of your reservation, along with the official QR code to show at the entrance of the Synagogue. If you have not received this email, please contact us at info@numatours.com.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The Dohány Synagogue is an active sacred place. Respectful clothing that covers shoulders and knees is required. Men must cover their heads inside the complex. If necessary, a kippah is provided at the entrance.
• Please respect the official hours of the Synagogue
• Present the reservation voucher at the visitor entrance.
• Please arrive with sufficient advance notice to complete the mandatory security check before entry.
• Official guided tours depart approximately every 30 - 60 minutes during opening hours.
• Students must always carry a valid international ISIC student card.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 20 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 61016P18

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