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The Great Synagogue Tickets, Budapest Highlights
Learn about the history and architecture of The Great Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Europe
Witness red and yellow brick facade with Moorish elements at Hungarian Jewish Museum
See Holocaust victims' names on metal leaves of Emmanuel Memorial Tree and visit Heroes’ Temple in the backyard
Get fascinating insights into the Jewish lifestyle from a professional multilingual guide
The Great Synagogue Tickets, Budapest Overview
The Great Synagogue Location: Budapest, Dohány u. 2-4, 1075 Hungary
The Great Synagogue Operational Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (closed on Sat)
Activity Duration: 2 hours (including 45-60 min guided tour)
About The Great Synagogue, Budapest:
Visit one of the largest synagogues in the world in Budapest and get insights into the history of Europe and the lifestyle of residents, especially during World War II. The professional guide will tell you various stories and interesting facts about the architecture. The tour also takes you to witness the memorial tree and graveyard of Holocaust victims and rescuers.
About the Activity:
- Reach the security checkpoint at Dohány Street Synagogue to enjoy skip-the-line entry to the largest synagogue in Europe.
- Meet the professional and multilingual tour guide to get interesting insights into the history and architecture of The Great Synagogue.
- Visit Hungarian Jewish Museum with a red and yellow brick facade combining Moorish elements.
- You will learn about the Jewish lifestyle and what happened to Hungarian Jews in WWII.
- Go to the backyard to see the most popular and unique Emmanuel Memorial Tree. The metal leaves of this weeping willow tree have got Holocaust victims' names. You will also get to see plaques that honor non-Jewish rescuers.
- The tour ends with a visit to the graveyard at Heroes’ Temple's backyard.
- Apart from the guided tour, you get entry tickets to Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, Righteous Gentiles Memorial, Holocaust Cemetery, Forced Labour Holocaust Memorial, and Lapidarium.
How to reach The Great Synagogue, Budapest?
- By Car: 3.7 km away from Budapest City Center and can be reached in approximately 12 minutes by car/ cab.
- By Metro: Alight at Astoria M and from here the activity location is a 2-minute walk away.
- Present your voucher directly at the security check at Dohány Street Synagogue.
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Know Before You Go for The Great Synagogue Tickets, Budapest
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
- The Synagogue is closed on Saturdays and for Jewish holidays.
- Please wear clothes appropriate for a temple (e.g. no sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts). Men cannot enter the synagogue without covering their heads. A kippah is given at the entrance.
- Entry with backpacks larger than hand luggage is not allowed.
- It is forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in the area.
- Face masks are not currently mandatory but are recommended.
- Present your voucher directly at the security check at Dohány Street Synagogue.
- Adult Tickets are applicable for individuals aged 6+ years.
- Entrance will be closed one hour prior the end of visiting hours.
- Opening hours may be changed last minute due to services and events.
- After the mandatory security check, show your smartphone ticket at the final entrance to have it scanned.
- It is strictly forbidden to eat food in the Synagogue during Pesach (16-23 April). All the consumptions need to be placed and kept in the bag provided by the synagogue till the end of the visit.