• Bucharest: Jewish History Private Walking Tour
  • Bucharest: Jewish History Private Walking Tour
  • Bucharest: Jewish History Private Walking Tour

Bucharest: Jewish History Private Walking Tour

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ID: GYG66356-93541
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Country: Romania

Duration: 03:30 hours


Description

Uncover the rich Jewish history integral to the city of Bucharest on an insightful walking tour of Bucharest's Jewish neighborhood with a private guide.
With only about 5,000 members of the Jewish community left in Bucharest today, it is rather difficult to imagine that in 1930 it represented up to 11% of the entire city’s population. The Jewish Quarter was severely affected by the Fascist pogrom in the 40s, followed by the demolitions initiated in the 1980's by the Communists, with most streets simply wiped out and 6 synagogues and Jewish temples demolished. Nevertheless, some emblematic buildings like the Great Polish Synagogue and the legendary Barașeum Theater have survived and are here to tell their stories.

Take a trip down the history lane and learn about some of the most influential Jewish personalities, like the Dadaist and Modernist architect Marcel Iancu and his landmark buildings, discover the major sights and cultural icons of the former Jewish Quarter in Bucharest and find out about a darker period of Romanian history.

Highlights

  • See the Choral Temple, inspired by the Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna
  • Discover the State Jewish Theater, housing the former legendary Barașeum Theater
  • Learn about the Museum of History of the Jewish Community “Moses Rosen”

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that all synagogues close daily at 3.00 pm, so this tour is best carried out in the morning
• Note that on Saturday, the Synagogues and the Moses Rosen Jewish Museum are closed
Europa Royale Bucharest Hotel Str. Franceză 60, 30105 București, Romania
INCLUDED
  • Services of a professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance tickets to the Synagogues
  • Gratuities

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.