Why choose this Buenos Aires tour ?
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), Israel Embassy Square and the Memorial to the Jewish community inside the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Discover the Argentine Jewish identity as you learn about:
-The origins and development of the Argentine Jewish Community.
-The iconic Jewish Gauchos of the countryside.
-The 1919 BA pogrom and the rise of antisemitism in Argentina.
-WW2 in Argentina: Peronism, Nazis, Allies, the hunt for Eichmann.
-The Disappeared Jews.
-The 90’s terrorist attacks and aftermath.
-Current events and challenges faced by our community.
Pickup and drop-off are included.
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What makes Jewish Buenos Aires Private Tour a unique experience ?
The Jewish Quarter, popularly known as “Once”, it’s located in the heart of the garment district. It is full of Kosher shops, Jewish institutions and orthodox congregations, where Sephardic Jews as well as Ashkenazi Jews live in harmony with their non Jewish neighbors.
You will do a small walking to see the new building of the Jewish Federation (AMIA), the IFT theater (former Yidish theater) and discover it shops and Kosher markets.
You will visit the oldest synagogue called “Great Temple Paso”.
We will see the building of the Jewish Federation from the outside and the mural that was painted on it’s side wall to remember the terrorist attack suffered in 1994.
The Jewish Museum of Buenos Aires was inaugurated in 1967. It is located next to the impressive Libertad Synagogue.
This museum narrates the stories of the immigrants, the Jewish colonies and our traditions.
The Jewish Museum ticket also gives you access to Libertad synagogue, the most beautiful synagogue of Buenos Aires, built in 1932. It belongs to CIRA (Israeli Congregation of Argentine Republic), the first jewish institution in our country, established in 1862.
You will visit the Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and the terrorist attack against the AMIA (Jewish Federation). It is placed inside the main cathedral of Argentina.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Jewish Buenos Aires Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel, Airbnb or Cruise Ship Terminal.
- Private tour, customized to your needs and interests.
- Transportation in a comfortable and modern private vehicle con chofer profesional.
- Professional tour guide specialized in Jewish history, active member of the Local Jewish Community.
Not Included
- Donations (TZEDAKA) to the synagogues visited during this tour
- Libertad synagogue & Jewish Museum: US$15 per person
- Great temple of Paso synagogue: US$10 per person
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Buenos Aires Tour Guide.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 44 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
PLEASE BRING YOUR PASSPORTS FOR ENTRY TO ALL SITES (original passport, not a copy).
Please bring USD 25 per person in cash for donations at the different synagogues.
