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Jewish Bucharest Tour (4 hrs)

About this experience

Discover stunning synagogues and learn about the fascinating Jewish History in Romania on a private tour -just for you and your party. I will provide plenty of insights regarding local Jewish history, the Holocaust in Romania and Jewish life during communism.

At the end of the tour, we will have a sightseeing by car around the streets of what used to be the former Jewish area in Bucharest.

I will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off back at the end of the tour.

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  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Jewish Bucharest Tour (4 hrs)
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), ro (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Admission fees to The Great Synagogue and Choral Temple. Small donation expected at Jewish Theater.

Itinerary and highlights

I will explain about local Jewish History, including WWII history and the Holocaust. The Great Synagogue shelters the Holocaust Museum, documenting about pogroms, deportations and sufferings inflicted on the Jews in Romania during wartime.

Visit the main synagogue in Romania, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. It is the only synagogue in Romania holding daily services. The passionate guide of the synagogue will be glad to discuss about the present-day life of the Jewish community in Bucharest.

The museum various artifacts and documents evoke the daily life and history of the Jews in Romania.

One of the few Yiddish-language theaters left in Europe. We see it from exterior and I will explain about the tradition of the Yiddish Theater in Romania. It is possible to visit it inside with prior arrangements.

Meeting and pickup information

  • I will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel, entrance area, or I will meet you on the street, in front of the building, at your location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • ro — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bucharest & Romania Tours by Cris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
I will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel, entrance area, or I will meet you on the street, in front of the building, at your location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), ro (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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