Visit the places historically associated with the Jewish community in Buenos Aires, the third largest in the world, during this 4-hour private tour. Learn about how this community has left its mark on the city and how it continues to impact its cultural heritage moving into the future. Stops include "Once" neighborhood (Jewish Quarter), AMIA building (Jewish Federation), Paso synagogue (guided visit), Libertad synagogue (guided visit), Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires (guided visit), Israel Embassy Square and the Memorial to the Jewish community inside the Metropolitan Cathedral. Pickup and drop-off are included.
Buenos Aires has one of the largest Jewish communities in the world, with 250,000 Jews both Askenazic and Sephardic. Experience the rich history and the heritage of this vibrant and diverse community whose first immigrants arrived at the end of the 19th century. We will discover the daily life of the community by exploring the main synagogues, a Yiddish theater, kosher food stores, Jewish schools and the classical area of the “shmatte” business in Buenos Aires.
Shared Jewish Walking Tour - visit museums, archives and temples
We'll explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history of a 200,000+ collective, we'll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro. We'll go beyond religious tradition as we explore how politics and the broad history of Argentina shaped and made it's Jewish population into what it is today. Throughout our action-packed tour, we'll see AMIA, known as "the mother institution" of Jewish life in Argentina, which was targeted by a terrorist attack in the 90s, and visit the Jewish Museum and Libertad Synagogue. We will explore Once, a Jewish neighborhood and bulk trading district, strolling through synagogues, quinceañera party supply shops and fabric vendors. We will go to what we call "Diversity Corner": a place where just by standing 5 minutes, you'll witness all the diversity BA can showcase. Please remember to bring your original passport, and comfortable shoes as we'll be walking over 4 kilometres!
Jewish Heritage Walking Tour - Visit Libertad Synagogue + Jewish Museum + more
Come explore the history of the Jewish people in Argentina, from its colonial times to modernity. As we navigate the history, traditions and landmarks of South America’s largest community, we’ll explore the neighborhoods of Once, Tribunales and Retiro. This tour includes a private born-and-raised Argentine Jewish guide, bus fare during the tour and tickets to the Libertad Synagogue, Paso Synagogue and the Jewish Museum. Discover the Argentine Jewish identity as you learn about: -The origins of the Argentine Jewish Community. -The iconic Jewish Gauchos. -The 1919 BA pogrom and antisemitism in Argentina. -WW2 in Argentina: Peronism, Nazis, Allies, the hunt for Eichmann. -The Disappeared Jews. -The 90’s terrorist attacks and aftermath.
On this private tour, you will have at least 3 hours to get to know the life of the Jewish people in historical Buenos Aires and the transcendence this culture brought to the Argentinian lifestyle. There will be a chronological base on this tour for you to understand the full extent of the mixture between the Comunity and Buenos Aires by visiting the most important places. Your tour includes transportation and a professional guide and a drive through the most important neighborhoods in argentinian jewish history: Recoleta, Once, San Telmo and Retiro amongst others. NOTE: When booking inside the 72hs period until the beginning of the tour AMIA visit may not be available, although we will provide different alternatives. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.
On this private tour, you will have at least 3 hours to get to know the life of the Jewish people in historical Buenos Aires and the transcendence this culture brought to the Argentinian lifestyle. Visiting the jewish museum and the most important synagogue in Argentina. Learn about the important influence of jewish people in Buenos Aires culture. Your tour includes transportation and a professional guide and a drive through the most important neighborhoods in argentinian jewish history: Recoleta, Once, San Telmo and Retiro amongst others. We are granted by the safe travel seal of World Travel & Tourism Council.