Becky B.United States
Niki’s Jewish heritage tour was so enlightening. She has so much knowledge and her ability to explain all the intricacies of being Jewish in Budapest during WW2 really opened our eyes. We highly recommend Niki!
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Private tour in Budapest Nikolett C
Budapest Jewish Heritage Walk
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4 hours
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Nikolett C.
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Hello, I am Niki, a licensed Hungarian tour guide. Budapest, the heart-stealing capital of Hungary is my place of birth. I grew up and lived all my life here, except a school year in Coventry, U. K. where I improved my English. As a tour guide, I have 20 years of professional experience with travellers mainly from the U. S. A. , Canada, the U. K. , the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India, Korea, and I hope YOU are going to be next! I have a strong passion for history, archeology and fine arts. I believe in lifelong learning to secure that the information I share with my travelers is always accurate and up-to-date. I always design my tours to be informative as well as inspiring and entertaining. My motto is: feel good and get more than expected! Come with me and travel like everyday residents of Budapest on the old underground or the legendary yellow trams. Let's discover the main tourist attractions and some hidden treasures of the city that only locals know. Listen to personal stories of life in a Central European capital which had long been hidden behind the iron curtain and is free now. If you stay longer, let's visit some of my favorite places outside Budapest. Lovely old palaces, charming little towns, picturesque landscape and a lot of interesting stories are waiting for you. All my tours are fully customized to your interests and flexible on the day(s) to take account of any special events taking place or the weather. With me, as your own private guide, you will have the time to fully experience everything, stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the historical cafés, enjoy local delicacies or the shops we pass. Be my guest! CREDENTIALS: M.A. in History, Art History, English Language and Literature (University of Szeged, Hungary, 1992) Diploma in Tour Guiding (Tourism and Hospitality Institute, Budapest, Hungary, 2006) Licensed Guide of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Budapest History Museum, Budapest, 2015 Licensed Guide of the Grand Synagogue, the Rumbach Synagogue, the Orthodox Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Local History Collection, the Ghetto Exhibition and the Holocaust Sites, Budapest, 2017-2021 Licensed Guide of the Ancient Roman Archeological Site and Museum Collection, Budapest, 2018 Licensed Guide of the Gödöllő Royal Palace, 2025
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Explore Jewish Budapest with a specially licensed historian guide
Overview of your Budapest tour
Come with me to discover the vast Jewish heritage of Budapest. Let me tell the story of the first settlers from the first steps to full emancipation in 1868. Let's visit historical synagogues together. Let's walk across the Old Jewish Quarter and find exciting places related to famous Jews of Hungarian origin. Let me take you to the former Central Ghetto area and tell the sad story of the persecuted (and partly saved) Hungarian Jews in World War II. Let's remember the lost ones in the Jewish war cemetery and pay tribute at several of the city's heartbreaking holocaust monuments. In parallel with chapters from the past, experience the atmosphere of Budapest's flourishing contemporary Jewish life, mingle with locals and admire the inspiring Jewish culture-related street art of the city, too. This tour is recommended to travellers over 15.
Recent Reviews
Stanley L.United States
Nikolett provided so much history of the Jewish presence in Budapest for the last several hundred years. She provided information that was not commonly known and she enlightened us to many new facts. Walking through the Jewish neighborhood and her insight into the struggles of the Jewish people opened our eyes to what they went through. I would definitely recommend using Nikolett if you want an in depth tour of Budapest’s Jewish Theme
Tobi B.United States
If I could give Nikolett 10 stars I would! Her tour was well organized and extensive. We took public transportation where appropriate and walked extensively. We got not only an in-depth tour of the Jewish Quarter but a good view of Budapest overall. Her knowledge is extensive and her explanations both comprehensive and clear. All in all I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
Lani R.United States
Had a fantastic tour with Nikolett. She is extremely knowledgeable, and her enthusiasm for her country is evident. Nikolett is very responsive via email, answered all our questions before and during the tour and provided plenty of detail. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nikolett as a guide!
John B.United Kingdom
Nikolett's love of her country comes shining through. She is a wonderful, informative guide sharing her thorough knowledge of the subject in a warm, professional and thoughtful manner. It was a pleasure being in her company - we learned so much and cannot praise her too highly. J&A (UK)
Leslie C.Canada
very knowledgeable guide with lots of facts and stories that helped make the tour more interesting and alive for the full over 4 hour duration.
Your Budapest tour itinerary
- Meeting at the agreed tour start place - Walk to historical synagogues of Budapest: Dohany (1859), Rumbach (1872) and Kazinczy (1913). Optional entry (depending on opening times for visitors) - Walk in the Old Jewish Quarter and the territory of the WW2 Ghetto (Jewish Cemetery, Reconstruction of the Ghetto Wall, Weeping Willow Memorial Tree) - Discover the vibrant contemporary life (flea market, ruin bars etc.) and the amazing street art (statues, firewall paintings) of the Jewish neighborhood - Travel to the Glass House (where persecuted Jews were saved by Zionists and diplomats) - Walk to Liberty Square. The historic USA Embassy (1942-45), the Carl Lutz Memorial and the Memorial of the Victims of German Occupation of Hungary - Walk to the Danube river to visit the renowned 'Shoe Memorial'
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Transport details
Type: Walking
90% of this tour is by walk, partly on steps, cobblestones and rough surfaces. Additionally, we use public transportation to make the tour as easy-flowing as possible.
What's included
Private Guide
Public Transportation
What's not included
Tickets: Dohany, Rumbach, Kazinczy Synagogues
Meeting location
Budapest, Hungary
1. Your hotel or other accommodation in Budapest. 2. A centrally located place in Budapest, based on your choice. 3. If you want a shore excursion, the meeting location is aboard your cruiseship. Please specify your choice in a message.
Other details
Tour categories
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
History
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
281249
Languages
Hungarian
EnglishActivity level
Moderate
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Budapest best suited for?
This private tour in Budapest is best suited for travellers over the age of 15 who are interested in exploring the rich Jewish heritage of the city. It's ideal for those who want to connect with a local historian guide, Nikolett C., to gain deeper insights into the history and contemporary life of Jewish Budapest.
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4 hours
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