* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We offer deeply personal exploration of history through touching stories, alongside insights into Budapest's vibrant contemporary culture, including its renowned nightlife and urban art scene. In addition to delving into the rich historical significance of the Jewish District, our tours stand out for their emphasis on uncovering hidden symbols and lesser-known narratives, providing a comprehensive understanding beyond typical tourist experiences.
The small booking fee you have paid to Viator is an administrative fee to guarantee your spot on the tour. You are encouraged to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth at the end. Most guests tip €10 per person, some even more. Our guides work very hard for tips, and you are guaranteed to have a great tour!
Important note: Groups of 8 or more people are required to contact us at least 24 hours in advance and they have to pay a minimum 8 €/ person minimum fee for the tour, whether they booked as a group or separately.
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Booking fee
The booking fee is directed towards administration and does not contribute to the guide's earnings.
tips to your tour guide
Our guides depend entirely on your donations at the end of the tour.The amount is at your choice.
Departure Point
Budapest, Erzsébet tér 1051, 1051 Hungary
We meet in 20 meters from Budapest Eye Ferris Wheel, next to Danubius fountain.
Return Details
Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14, 1075 Hungary
This place is a "ruin bar".
There is no entry fee.
Elizabeth Square, Budapest, Hungary We meet and greet you at Elizabeth square ( Erzsébet tér in Hungarian) where our fully licensed local tour guide is waiting for our Travellers. We sketch the itinerary and the major sights along the way including the largest Synagouge in Europe and tell you about the Jews of Hungary. We are going to focus on from the Belle Epoque or Golden Age to the destruction. 10 minutes
Deak Ferenc Square, Budapest, Hungary Here we speak about "Gaudiopolis" the City of Joy in Latin and Schutzpass that saved thousands of Jewish life. We also show you the former medieval city wall ruins that excluded Jewish people to trade within the city limits. 15 minutes
Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga), Budapest, Hungary You will learn everything you need to know about the largest synagouge in Europe, the Neologue and Orthodox movements, the Zionism.
Tour does not enter the synagouge but you will see the Memorial Courtyard and the cemetary from outside. 20 minutes
Rumbach Street Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary You will learn about the beautifully restored Rumbach street Synagogue and the the beautiful murals and other pieces of urban street art. We do not enter the Synagogue. 15 minutes
Gozsdu Udvar, Budapest, Hungary We are passing the Gozsdu Passage and learn about its past and present. This passage combines entertainment, gastronomy and culture, market and much more. You will also see the last piece of the ghetto wall. 15 minutes
Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Budapest, Hungary We stop just outside the Kazinczy street Synagouge, that belongs to the Ortodox community of 50-60 families. We also speak about the kosher food, Jewish ritual bath and much more. We do not enter the Synagogue. 15 minutes
Szimpla Kert, Budapest, Hungary We show you further pieces of murals and urban street art and take you to Szimpla Ruin Bar where you can see pop up exhibitions and give you a final orientation. 15 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour in
Budapest
is organized by
Free Budapest Walking Tours
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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