Cool Budapest - Jewish district and street art
This walking tour takes you through one of Budapest's coolest neighbourhoods. Starting from the elegant Andrássy Avenue, we will immerse ourselves in the Jewish Quarter, which is both the centre of Budapest's Jewish culture and its vibrant nightlife.
What we will see on this tour:
Our tour starts at the Opera House, where you will briefly learn about the history of Budapest and Hungary. We'll spend some time on the stunning Andrassy Avenue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take a peek into the Opera House lobby.
From here the walk turns from elegant to underground, as our next stop is the bohemian Jewish Quarter. While learning about the culture, history and traditions of the Jewish community in Pest, we will walk by three of the great historic Jewish temples of the district - including Europe's largest synagogue on Dohány Street.
The streets of the district are like a huge open-air gallery, filled with famous street art pieces that tell the story of the city's past and present. And of course, Budapest's legendary nightclubs are not to be missed! The tour includes a visit to the city's oldest ruin bar and a stroll through the bustling Gozsdu Courtyard, one of Budapest's nightlife hubs.
Our walk ends at the Szimpla ruin bar, with easy access to metro line 2, trams 47 and 49 and several bus lines.
Who do I recommend this tour to?
Everyone. The route is theoretically accessible for wheelchair users, but you will have to contend with some hight kurbs and the pavements can be narrow in places due to parked cars.
Meeting point: Andrassy Avenue, in front of the Opera House
Starting times:
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 20 Euro / person
Included in the price: live guided tour and personalised tips and advice for your stay
Not included in the price:: entrance fees (the tour only includes a visit to the Opera House lobby, which is free of charge).
Type of tour: public tour - fixed starting times and open to other guests
Extended Tours:
If you’re eager to continue exploring the city with me, I recommend my tour Pest - Downtown gems starting at 10 am and my Buda Castle District Tour starting at 4 pm. If you join me on all three tours, you'll have a complete, comprehensive picture of Budapest's sights by the end of the day.
