Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
ID: GYG86519-122141
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Country: Bolivia
Country: Bolivia
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500s. Enjoy this great experience.
The tour begins with a visit to Park Itzhak Rabin, inaugurated by Lea, his wife, with privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf.
On the way to Downtown, see Chaim Weitzman Square, a public school named after Anne Frank and the neighborhood of Catete, where resident Jews formerly established a thriving furniture commerce. Then we do a visit to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. The next attraction is the Synagogue Shel Gmelut Hassidim (in the Sephardic Jewish-Spanish rite), which has received the visit of emperor D. Pedro II, located in Botafogo. In Copacabana, we visit the Club Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, according to client´s request and/or availability.
Visits or stops: Park Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish Museum, Grand Temple, Clube Israelita Brasileiro, Synagogues.
The tour begins with a visit to Park Itzhak Rabin, inaugurated by Lea, his wife, with privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf.
On the way to Downtown, see Chaim Weitzman Square, a public school named after Anne Frank and the neighborhood of Catete, where resident Jews formerly established a thriving furniture commerce. Then we do a visit to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. The next attraction is the Synagogue Shel Gmelut Hassidim (in the Sephardic Jewish-Spanish rite), which has received the visit of emperor D. Pedro II, located in Botafogo. In Copacabana, we visit the Club Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, according to client´s request and/or availability.
Visits or stops: Park Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish Museum, Grand Temple, Clube Israelita Brasileiro, Synagogues.
Highlights
- See and visit Jewish spots in Rio
- Learn about the Jewish influence in Brazil
- Enjoy a unique tour
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Please dress appropriately
• Kosher lunch is available upon previous request
hotel pick up and drop off
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Please dress appropriately
• Kosher lunch is available upon previous request
hotel pick up and drop off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.