Budapest Jewish Quarter Self-Guided Audio Walk: Dohány Street Synagogue, Ghetto Memorials and Gozsdu udvar

What to bring

• Phone: Bring a charged smartphone to access the GPS map and audio tour.
• Earphones: Bring earphones so you can listen to the audio clearly in the streets.
• Mobile data: Use mobile data for the GPS map, or load the tour on Wi-Fi before you start.
• Modest clothing: Wear clothing that covers knees and shoulders and avoids deep necklines for synagogue visits.
• Head covering for men: Men should bring a cap or hat to cover their heads inside synagogues.

What's not allowed

• Sabbath photos: Do not take photos or videos during Sabbath services inside the synagogues.
• Loud behavior: Do not raise your voice at memorials and burial grounds; keep conversations discreet.

Additional information

• Guiding style: No live guide is provided, so you control the pace and when you pause the walk.
• Start time: There is no fixed start time, so you can begin the tour whenever you arrive.
• Best visiting window: Plan synagogue visits from Sunday to Thursday between 10:00 and 15:00.
• Closures: Synagogues on this route are closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays.
• Meeting point: Start on Károly körút at the corner of Dohány utca, near metro M2 Astoria.
• Daylight advice: The walk is suitable for daytime, and in November the sun sets shortly after 16:00.
• Noise levels: Expect Kazinczy utca and Gozsdu udvar to be loud and crowded on weekend nights.
• Traffic caution: Watch for trolleybuses on Wesselényi utca and stay on the sidewalk.
• Street crossings: Look both ways when crossing Dob utca and Rumbach Sebestyén utca at unmarked corners.
• Public transport: You will find public transportation options near the route for easy access.
• Tour access: You have lifetime access to the audio tour, so you can start any day and replay it anytime.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.