JEWISH HERITAGE BUCHAREST UNIQUE PRIVATE WALKING TOUR aprox 2 h and 30 minutes
Jewish Heritage Tour in Bucharest
With only about 2,000 members of the Jewish community left in Bucharest today, it is difficult to imagine that, in 1930, Jews represented up to 11% of the city’s population. The Jewish quarter was severely affected by the Fascist pogrom in the 1940s, followed by demolitions in the 1980s initiated by the communist regime. Most streets were simply wiped out, and six synagogues and Jewish temples were demolished. Nevertheless, some emblematic buildings have survived and are here to tell their stories.
Tour Includes:
The Choral Temple (Interior Visit)
The main synagogue and best-known monument of Jewish heritage in Bucharest.
- Built in Moorish style between 1864-1866.
- Modeled after the Leopolstädter Temple, the largest synagogue of Vienna, destroyed during the Kristallnacht on November 10, 1938.
The Great Polish Synagogue (Interior Visit)
This synagogue houses the Holocaust Museum.
- Built in 1845 as a historical monument featuring beautiful decorations.
- Includes an exhibition about the Holocaust in Romania.
The Holy Union Temple (Interior Visit)
Home to the Jewish History Museum.
- Covers the history of Jews in Romania.
- Features a collection of paintings by Romanian Jewish artists and ritual Jewish objects.
The Jewish State Theatre (Exterior Visit)
The oldest Yiddish-language theater with uninterrupted activity in the world.
- Established around 140 years ago.
- Used as the ‘Barasheum’ during the war when Jewish actors were not allowed to perform in Romanian theaters.
Upon request (depending on local guide availability and actor rehearsals), an interior visit can be arranged, extending the tour by approximately 45 minutes.
Requests must be made at least 48 hours prior to the tour.
The Beit Hamidrash Synagogue
The oldest Jewish place of worship in Bucharest, originally dating back to the late 18th century.
Historic Synagogue Locations (Exterior Visits)
- The Malbim Synagogue (site where it once stood)
- The Cahal Grande Synagogue (site where it once stood)
Bonus Architectural Tour
A brief walking tour of a hidden square featuring impressive buildings designed by Jewish architects in:
- Traditionalist style
- Art Deco style
- Modernist style
- Gothic style
Tour Details:
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Starting Time: 09:00 AM
- Operating Days: Monday – Friday
Meeting / Pick-up Place:
Zadok Bsarim Kosher Restaurant (Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu No. 29)
- Upon request, the tour guide can meet you in the hotel lobby and arrange taxi/Uber/Bolt transportation to the Jewish district.
End of the Tour / Drop-off Place:
Trattoria Verdi (Strada Mamulari Nr. 1)
Price:
Please contact us for details.
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