Private Tour: Jewish Buenos Aires

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: El Once Barrio Comercial, Buenos Aires Argentina

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: 1 hour

Pass By: AMIA CULTURA, Calle Dr Luis Pasteur 633, Buenos Aires C1028AAM Argentina

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.

Stop At: Museo Judio, Libertad 769-C.A.B.A., Buenos Aires Argentina

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: 1 hour

Stop At: Catedral Primada, San Martin 27, Buenos Aires C1004AAA Argentina

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



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Ports

• Terminal de Cruceros Quinquela Martín, Av. Ramón Castillo 13, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Professional tour guide specialized in Jewish history, active member of the Local Jewish Community.
• 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.

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

Facilities