• Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour
  • Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour
  • Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour
  • Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour
  • Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour
  • Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour

Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour Jewish Quarter of Mexico City: Private Tour

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ID: GYG964209-1499368
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Learn about the History of the Jewish Community in Mexico Visit the Historic Synagogue Walk through the Jewish Quarter in Centro Historico
We start the tour with an introduction of the origin of Mexico City in the Zocalo, the main square of the city to learn about the time when the Jews began to arrive in Mexico.
A few steps away from the city we will visit the Santo Domingo square where we will enter the Palace of Medicine to talk about the Inquisition in Mexico.
We will walk through the streets of the Jewish Quarter where Jewish immigrants settled and founded the first Synagogue in Mexico. Near the Synagogue we will see the Teatro del Pueblo.
We will enter the Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue created in 1941 called Nidje Israel while in Mexico the community was flourishing and consolidating.
We will walk through the streets where the daily life of the Jews took place and at the end of the tour we will talk about important Jewish characters that have stood out in the history of Mexico. We will return to the Zocalo of the city.

Highlights

  • We will learn about the History of the Jews in Mexico.
  • We will walk through the Jewish Quarter in downtown Mexico City.
  • We will visit the Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The tour guide will be in front of the Hotel Zocalo Central.
INCLUDED
  • 2-hour guided visit with stories narrated by a professional tour guide accredited by the Secretary of Tourism.
  • Entrance to Palacio de Medicina (subject to availability)
  • Entrance to Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue (subject to availability)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Donation to the Synagogue
  • Tips

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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.