A Self-Guided Tour Through Budapest's Jewish Quarter
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll admire magnificent synagogues and murals in this quirky and storied neighbourhood. On this tour, you'll hear from Vince, born and raised in Budapest, a part-time tour guide, a history freak and a wine lover.
Budapest’s Jewish Quarter—or District 7—is layered with forgotten stories and filled with hidden and often quirky historical sights. On this self-paced tour, you’ll go down its famous passages and streets past magnificent temples and synagogues and hear about the vast and enchanting history that unfolded there. The producer, Vince, will share the area’s interesting connection to Harry Houdini, the King of England, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, and Tony Curtis.
By the end of this tour, you’ll have immersed yourself in the largest Jewish community in Central Europe while discovering this district’s vibrant cultural life.
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones.
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A Self-Guided Tour Through Budapest's Jewish Quarter
What's included in A Self-Guided Tour Through Budapest's Jewish Quarter
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dohany Street SynagoguePass-by Only
Start your exploration at the Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe, where you'll marvel at its grandeur and learn about its rich history as a centre of Jewish life in Budapest.
Pass by a fragment of the Jewish ghetto wall, a poignant reminder of Budapest's tumultuous past and the resilience of its Jewish community during World War II.
Enter the vibrant Gozsdu Passage, a historic complex that has been transformed into a bustling hub of restaurants, bars, and shops, offering a glimpse into Budapest's modern-day Jewish Quarter.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins in front of the Budapest Operetta Theatre, Budapest, Nagymező u. 17, 1065, Hungary Start next to the bronze statue of a man sitting on a bench with his legs crossed and a cigar in his hand.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Mother of the Ruinbars - the Szimpla Kert.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
