Dohány Street Synagogue Tours and Activities

This Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Budapest is one of the easiest ways to get around the city while you’re traveling. Book your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket and explore at your own pace. The route stops at many key areas of Budapest, including Heroes’ Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. The bus offers recorded commentary about Budapest's sights in several languages.

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With two routes to choose from, you’ll hear about the community’s past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

Though today Budapest's Jewish Quarter is a bustling entertainment hub full of chic bars and restaurants, within this district there's a rich cultural history if you know where to look. Follow your guide to uncover the Jewish history of Budapest's District VII on this walking tour. You can visit the largest synagogue in Europe, learn about the history of the Holocaust, and stroll along the district's 18th-century high street, spotting landmarks as you go.

Take a 2- to 3-hour walking tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter and absorb the rich history of the area. Visit the Holocaust Cemetery, the Jewish Museum and the Dohány Street Synagogue, the third-largest synagogue in the world, among others. Your guide will discuss the important role that the Jewish community has played in the country’s economic, cultural and political life and why their history has been so entwined with the history of Budapest and Hungary as a whole.

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You’ll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Budapest is situated on the banks of the Danube. The river splits the city into two halves: Pest, which is completely flat, and Buda, which is hilly. Main sights in Pest: Central Market Hall, National Museum, Great Synagogue, Geological Institute, City Park (Széchenyi Thermal Bath), Heroes' Square, Andrássy Avenue, State Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament Main sights in Buda: Castle District (included former Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion), Gellért Hill (Statue of Freedom), Gellért Thermal Hotel and Spa Between the two sides we have the beautiful and impressive Chain Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge and Liberty Bridge. On a 4 hour tour you can get a general overview about our wonderful capital. A full day tour (7 hours) is more detailed and you'll have longer time to explore all of the sights.

If it's your first time in Budapest, get the lay of the land and a primer in Hungarian history on this in-depth and very affordable walking tour. Join a small group of fellow visitors and a guide who knows the city in and out for a stroll to most of the major attractions including the Hungarian Parliament, Europe's largest synagogue, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Plus, cross the river to the Buda section of the city to explore the famous Castle District.

Add a fun twist to your sightseeing tour in Budapest and see the sights aboard a motorized tuk-tuk. Glide around the Buda Castle District; hop off to take photos of Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and the Garden of Philosophy; and see the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, and the Hungarian Parliament building.

Travelers looking for a more active way to explore Budapest's top attractions should skip the typical, crammed tour bus, and opt for this bicycle sightseeing tour, complete with a guide to lead the way. Hop on your bike and cruise to many of the city's top sights—on both sides of the Danube River—including the Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Chain Bridge, and Central Market Hall. Along the way, stop to sample the local marzipan, and refuel with a coffee, at your own expense.

Skip the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s culinary highlights on a private walking tour. Discover hidden gems as you explore with your local guide, and get a taste of authentic Hungarian cuisine with samples included in the price. Visit locations including the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and a ruin pub, and benefit from the customizable itinerary of a private tour, allowing your personal guide to cater to your preferences.

Among the most important sights addressing Jewish history in Budapest is the Dohány Street Synagogue, which is both a worship space and home to the Hungarian Jewish Museum. Enjoy skip-the-line access to this renowned institution with your advance ticket purchase. Learn about Hungarian Jewish history and the devastation of the Holocaust and experience the grand architecture of the Great Synagogue, featuring 1850s Hungarian architectural details.

Delve deeper into Budapest’s highlights on this 4-hour tour, covering famous sights in more detail than with the typical 2- or 3-hour city tours, plus lesser-known landmarks. View sights such as the Central Market Hall and National Museum, admire star attractions such as Heroes’ Square, and enjoy guided strolls around the City Park and Buda Castle District as you uncover Hungary’s 1,000-year past. Choose from several tour options when you book.

Discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage past and present on a private walking tour. Choose your start time and set off with a private guide, hearing about the sights as you walk. Visit the Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, enjoy time at the Jewish Centre’s Family Research Center, and see the Martyr’s Cemetery, memorials, and more. Choose a 2-, 2.5-, or 4.5-hour tour, all with flexible itineraries, entrance fees, and hotel pickup included.

Get under the skin of Budapest on a 4-hour small-group walking tour. Hear about Budapest’s history and culture, and admire highlights including Heroes Square, the Parliament, and St. Stephen’s Basilica, plus lesser-known sights. Explore the Jewish Quarter, see bridges connecting the Pest and Buda districts, view the Shoes on the Danube Memorial, and admire Pest’s grand boulevards. If you wish, opt for a larger group tour or upgrade to a private tour.

Budapest’s UNESCO-listed landmarks and Renaissance monuments should be top of the itinerary for first-time visitors, but a private guide means you can tailor your tour to suit your interests. On this 4-hour tour, visit Heroes Square, the Great Synagogue, and the Jewish Quarter; walk over the famous Chain Bridge; sample traditional Jewish pastries; and explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Get to know Budapest the way you wish with a private guide and personalized itinerary on this full-day private walking tour. Getting around by foot and public transport, discover Hungary’s history-steeped capital, from Pest’s Heroes’ Square and Andrassy Avenue to cobbled Buda Castle with its Royal Palace, Matthias Church, and more. Tailor your sightseeing around your interests, and learn what you want about Budapest’s past and culture along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience, see, and taste the best of Budapest on a private 8-hour tour. A comprehensive itinerary (with complimentary public transportation) is already prepared for you, but you can customize what you do based on your personal preferences.  Whatever you decide, experience the city at your own pace and engage with your guide. Sample Hungarian food and wine at a local market hall, street food stand, and 19th century confectionery.

Fitting in Budapest’s major landmarks all in one day can be extremely overwhelming if you’re walking on foot. Opt instead for this private Budapest city tour by car, and ride comfortably around and get an extensive overview of the city. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, too.

Budapest is divided into Buda and Pest by the River Danube, and on this tour, you’ll discover the most important sights on both sides of the river. It’ll be a stress-free experience with round-trip transport included. Travel effortlessly between attractions such as Central Market Hall, the Jewish Quarter, City Park, Andrassy Avenue, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. As it’s a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Budapest on a full-day private sightseeing tour.  Meet your guide at your hotel and set out to visit the city’s top landmarks, attractions, and beyond. The comprehensive itinerary can be customized based on the places and things that interest you. Taste typical Hungarian culinary delights at a street food stand, 19th century confectionery, and more. Leave with bespoke suggestions for the rest of your vacation.

Match up two popular Budapest tours and save big with this great-value Super Saver deal! First, marvel over Budapest’s Jewish treasures and learn about the tumultuous history of the city’s Jewish community on a 2- or 3.5-hour walking tour. Peek into the Dohány Street Synagogue, visit the Holocaust Memorial Park and sample tasty treats from a kosher bakery. Then, cruise past Budapest landmarks like the Chain Bridge and Buda Castle on a romantic Danube River cruise, accompanied by live music, a delicious buffet lunch and Champagne.

Get an overview about Budapest with stylish E-Bikes, combine comfort and sport. A 3.5 hours experience in which you will learn a lot about Budapest and get ideas where to have a closer look. Also very suitable on hot summer days. Enjoy a cooling breeze and effortless riding. Experienced & licensed guides. Great Urban E-Bikes (Pedelec) from German leading manufacturer Kalkhoff. Newest development !

Enjoy an introduction to Budapest’s language and landmarks with this 3-hour Hungarian class and walking tour combo. Begin your personalized class with a coffee or soda at a café, learning basic greetings from your instructor and how to order food and drinks. Then take a guided walk along Andrássy Avenue to see the iconic statues at Heroes’ Square. Your instructor will answer any questions about Hungarian life and culture along the way.

This is a ride on bikes along the most beautiful landmarks, bridges, iconic buildigns and it also includes a viewpoints for those who can climb small hills on bikes.We start from Fővám tér - Liberty bridge Buda embankment-Chain bridge-Castle hill - Fishermen's bastion-Margaret bridge- Margaret Island- Parliament-Liberty square- Dessert&coffe stop near libert square- St Stephen Basilica- Jewish quarter-pop into One ruin pub-Grand synagouge- Small boulevard-Fővám tér. The tour can be customized and tailor-made if you come as a smaller group. You will hear stories you can not read in travel books and you will return home with a memorable experience.