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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 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.
✖ Donations (TZEDAKA) to the synagogues visited during this tour:
✖ Libertad synagogue & Jewish Museum: US$15 per person
✖ Gran Templo Paso synagogue: US$10 per person
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Casablanca
2. Nunez Suites
3. Avellaneda Aparts & Suites
4. Howard Johnson Inn Palermo
5. Hotel Arenales
6. Nomad Hub Co Living
7. Grand Brizo Buenos Aires
8. Carsson Hotel
9. Hotel Madrid
10. Apartur Buenos Aires
11. Hotel Rey Buenos Aires
12. CasaSur Palermo Hotel
13. Pleno Palermo Soho
14. Dyon Palermo Hotel
15. Casa Rugantino
16. Bauen Hotel
17. Palermo Soho Loft
18. Howard Johnson 9 De Julio Avenue
19. Gran Hotel Ailen
20. Gran Hotel Orly
Additional Info: Pick up from hotels and apartments in Downtown, Palermo, Recoleta, Puerto Madero, Retiro, San Telmo and Cruise Ship Terminal in Buenos Aires.
Passengers can choose drop off location (inside the tour boundaries). Otherwise returns to departure point.
Does not include pick up nor drop off at the airport.
Itinerary
1
El Once Barrio Comercial
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".
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Amia Cultura
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.
3
Museo Judio
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Catedral Primada
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
