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Budapest Jewish Walk
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Just a short introduction about my most popular tours: The Jewish Tour is about heritage, history, traditions, cuisine, awesome architecture and exciting insight into the revival of the Jewish way of life in Budapest. With the Classic one I show you sights and places of Budapest made unique through personal and off-path guidance. Up-to-date, informative, authentic walks for anyone. The Family Tour is the child-friendly combo of a walking tour and having fun with your kids in and out of Budapest. The most flexible tour type according to the kids’ needs. Share your interests and likes with me and I plan you a tour. Why wouldn't you try it?
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Arthur N
New York City, NY4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Timea was one of the best guides with whom we have ever ever had the pleasure of touring. Her knowledge and insights are exceptional, as is her passion for sharing the history of Jewish life in this region. She was a delight to be with and we discussed topics ranging from hidden symbols to architecture and food. Her English is also perfect. Do not hesitate to book a tour with her. We highly recommend.
Written November 14, 2023
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Gary Weinstein MD
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
Learning about the Jewish people of Budapest and related sites was extremely enjoyable and enlightening.
Timea was a wonderful guide both in her depth of historical knowledge and personal insights and reflection. The tour was so interesting that four hours seemed like just a few minutes.
I would highly recommend Timea and this tour to anyone visiting Budapest.
Timea was a wonderful guide both in her depth of historical knowledge and personal insights and reflection. The tour was so interesting that four hours seemed like just a few minutes.
I would highly recommend Timea and this tour to anyone visiting Budapest.
Written October 3, 2022
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Davey B
Yorba Linda, CA19 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Timea was an excellent guide through Budapest! We really enjoyed her knowledge and the experiences she shared with us growing up in in the area. He had very valuable insight on life prior to the fall of communism and what life was like.
We visited so many great sites and each had a spectacular story behind it.
We would highly recommend Timea if you are looking to do a tour in Budapest.
We visited so many great sites and each had a spectacular story behind it.
We would highly recommend Timea if you are looking to do a tour in Budapest.
Written December 5, 2022
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My-K M
California, MD2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Timea was an absolutely incredible guide! She was so knowledgeable about the history of Budapest as well as the entire country of Hungary. She was so enthusiastic about showing us the sites as well as the hidden gems. We were fortunate to get to spend the 3 half days with Timea exploring the Buda and the Pest sides. Thank you so much! My-K
Written March 21, 2024
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NyPeaches
ny54 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
We highly recommend this tour! This is a must for anyone interested in seeing Jewish sights in Budapest. Temia is so nice, accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable. Her English is excellent. Today's tour was definitely a highlight of our trip. You can't find a better guide for Budapest or Hungary. We had such a good time, we are doing another tour with her tomorrow of Eastern Hungary.
Written June 8, 2015
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Катя Т
Berlin, Germany8 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Our family (me, my husband and our 2,5y-old son) walked with Timea for more than a 5 hours and we were absolutely happy with the tour. All those tiny streets and underground city corners touched our hearts deeply. Thanks, Timea for love and passion to your native city, tales, and attention to details. We definitely want to go back and have more more such great tours with you.
Written June 21, 2015
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127Evelyn
Johannesburg, South Africa9 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
I spent three nights in Budapest at the end of April 2015. I Had the best day and the best tour with Timea from Budapest Jewish Walk ! Not only was she knowledgeable with all the sights and felt them with her heart, but I could see she really knew the place and its people very well, stopping me here and there to catch a quick take out of orange juice in one of the local cafes, a pastry in another and a passing greeting to tour guide friend along the way.! Nothing was too much trouble for her ! When I travel I like to see on tour as much as I can without wasting time and Timi structured my private tour exactly like this for me ! She met me at the airport right in the arrivals hall with her smiling face and my name on a board ..... from that moment on I felt she became my friend ! I have been on many private tours all over Europe and sometimes by the end of a tour I literally want to say to the tour guide - stop, enough, too much talking !!!- It was not like this with Timi ! She was just right ! Kind of let me digest and download the all special places and synagogues, as well as provide all the information in the right mix. You will not be disappointed with her or her tour ! It was a fabulous day and I saw everything I had planned and MORE !
Written June 13, 2015
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Winnieyp
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
Aug 2014 • Family
My husband, our 19 year old son and I had the great pleasure and privilege of spending 4 whole days with Timea as she introduced her beloved to city to us in 2014. We had a great time. Everyday was a new experience with everything planned perfectly. we loved exploring the historical sights, as well as the delightful nooks and cranny where the locals hang out. All three of us felt comfortable with Timea right from the first moment and she with us. She is very knowledgeable and very easy going and very sensitive to our needs. She's sweet and gentle, smart and fun. From her website, you can also tell she's very artistically talented too.
Written July 17, 2015
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Stph
Great Falls, VA29 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I found Tímea's tour on Trip Advisor and she was my first choice after studying the reviews. My wife and I did a half day private tour and the best thing about the tour was the insight she was able to convey about the history of Judaism in Budapest, about how communism effected the people, current life in the city, a tasting of food and treats and even and even an introduction to ruin bars.
Timea provided not only a history but brought stories to life telling her family stories. For example, when she explained the Shoes on The Danube, she read to us an excerpt from her grandmother's diary about witnessing the event. We saw not only the synagogues but hidden sights like a section of the ghetto wall.
She brought to life what it was like growing up and living under communism. As we toured the Jewish Quarter and walked in buildings she explained how homes were taken away and divided and turning them on to numerous apartments. It was an enlightening experience which I never really understood from books and college.
We stopped for Chimney Cakes, a local treat, that was cooked over a wooden fire. We sampled local cuisine for lunch at a ruin bar (a style of bar popular in Budapest).
Timea not only gave a great tour but brought it to life and made it a personal experience. By the end of the tour we felt like Timea was like a lifelong friend having shared so much about her family. That evening she emailed me with suggestions on sights and restaurants she thought we would enjoy during our stay.
I wholeheartedly agree with all the reviews (except the guy who reviewed the wrong tour), this was an excellent tour. I am writing this review upon my return home two weeks later and realize the impact of this tour in that I keep thinking about various insights I learned.
Timea provided not only a history but brought stories to life telling her family stories. For example, when she explained the Shoes on The Danube, she read to us an excerpt from her grandmother's diary about witnessing the event. We saw not only the synagogues but hidden sights like a section of the ghetto wall.
She brought to life what it was like growing up and living under communism. As we toured the Jewish Quarter and walked in buildings she explained how homes were taken away and divided and turning them on to numerous apartments. It was an enlightening experience which I never really understood from books and college.
We stopped for Chimney Cakes, a local treat, that was cooked over a wooden fire. We sampled local cuisine for lunch at a ruin bar (a style of bar popular in Budapest).
Timea not only gave a great tour but brought it to life and made it a personal experience. By the end of the tour we felt like Timea was like a lifelong friend having shared so much about her family. That evening she emailed me with suggestions on sights and restaurants she thought we would enjoy during our stay.
I wholeheartedly agree with all the reviews (except the guy who reviewed the wrong tour), this was an excellent tour. I am writing this review upon my return home two weeks later and realize the impact of this tour in that I keep thinking about various insights I learned.
Written May 7, 2018
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Tania K
Boca Raton, FL2 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
My husband and three sons had the pleasure and good fortune of touring Budapest with Timea. Her beautiful personality, enthusiasm for Budapest, and thorough knowledge of her country and its people made our tour very special, so much so that we decided to tour with her the following day. Seeing Budapest though Timea's eyes was a gift. If you want to see Budapest and you really want to live it, take a tour with Timea.
Written August 8, 2015
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Mobile383713
Louisville, Kentucky
We only have a Saturday available for this tour. What are the restrictions for entering synagogues and other venues as well as retail due to Shabbat?
Written August 27, 2018
On Shabbat, you cannot visit the synagogues INSIDE unless you go for the service. The exteriors of course, and also the Memorial Garden of the Great Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter can be seen from the street side as well. However there are plenty of Jewish related sights and to dos to cover on such days (Saturdays&other holidays) if you have no other option for a tour day so you can still have a comprehensive tour. For further questions contact me on budapestjewishwalk.hu.
Written August 28, 2018
Just confirming the Jewish Walking Tour is $204.00 US. Wondering why so expensive for a 3 hour walking tour? Compared to a similar walking tour it is priced over 400% more. Please advise
Written May 22, 2018
We took the full day tour- likely the better value and very comprehensive.
Written May 23, 2018
Hi, How long is this tour? What is the minimum and maximum number of people? Is Timea the only tour guide? How do we communicate with each other?
Susan
Written March 29, 2018
Timea does half and full day private tours. Check with her on her rates, and person limits. Timea was the only guide we worked with.
Written March 30, 2018
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