Bucharest: Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG910109-1424715
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the Jewish heritage of Romania on a private walking tour. Visit the Choral Temple, the Museum of Holocaust, the Museum of Jewish History and the Memorial of Holocaust in Bucharest.
Explore Romania's Jewish heritage on a private walking tour in Bucharest. Learn about the impact of Jewish people on the city's architecture, visit important buildings by Jewish architects, and see the Choral Temple, the Museum of Holocaust, and the Museum of Jewish History.
Start your tour in the heart of the Jewish neighborhood and continue walking its streets. On the way, see several buildings built by important Jewish architects, and learn about the process of degradation throughout the communist times.
Stop for a visit inside the Choral Temple, where you will learn more about its history. Continue towards the Museum of Jewish History and the Museum of Holocaust, both of which you will get to visit and explore. See also the Jewish Theater and pass by one of the best schools in Romania, the Jewish School.
On the way, have a 15-minutes stop to relax.
After learning about the history of Jewish people in Romania, and visiting the museums, take a bus for a few stops to the last point of interest, the Memorial of Holocaust, an impressive construction built in the memory of the victims during WW2.
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of the Jewish community in Romania
- Visit the Choral Temple, one of the few where there are still weekly ceremonies
- Explore the streets of the old Jewish neighborhood and see the Jewish Theatre
- Visit the Memorial of the Holocaust
- Visit the Museum of Holocaust and the Museum of Jewish History
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour may be rescheduled in case of extreme weather conditions for safety
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring water to stay hydrated, especially during hot summer days
Bring umbrella or rain coat in case of rain
We meet near the statue in the small Time Square
INCLUDED
- Private walking tour with a professional guide
- Entry to the Choral Temple
- Entry to the Museum of Holocaust
- Entry to the Museum of Jewish History
- Visit to the Memorial of Holocaust
- Short bus ride
NOT INCLUDED
- Coffee/drinks/snacks during our short break
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.