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Jewish Heritage Tour with Buenos Aires Tours - Buenos Aires

Jewish Heritage Tour with Buenos Aires Tours

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking on paved urban terrain.

Overview

Discover Buenos Aires’ Jewish heritage through a private, expert-led 3-hour city tour. Visit historic synagogues, memorial squares, and the vibrant Once neighborhood.

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Private Jewish City Tour in Buenos Aires

Starting at €60.00 (USD$65.00) l 3 Hours l All Ages

City Tour
History Tour
Museum
Private
Sightseeing Tour
Transportation

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About This Adventure

A Unique Possibility to Sightsee Buenos Aires Through its Jewish Cast!


Rates Per Person

Private Tour (All Ages):

  • 1 Person: €328.00 (USD$354.00)
  • 2 to 2 People: €164.00 (USD$177.00)
  • 3 to 3 People: €149.00 (USD$160.50)
  • 4 to 4 People: €119.50 (USD$129.00)
  • 5 to 5 People: €97.00 (USD$105.00)
  • 6 to 6 People: €86.00 (USD$93.00)
  • 7 to 7 People: €75.00 (USD$81.00)
  • 8 to 10 People: €66.50 (USD$72.00)
  • 11 to 12 People: €64.50 (USD$69.50)
  • 13 to 15 People: €60.00 (USD$65.00)

*Discounts: Children from 3 to 8 years old will get 35% off and Infants under 3 years travel for free while not occupying a seat.

Duration

3 Hours

Frequency

Mon to Sun.

Start time:

From 09:30 am to 02:00 pm.

Overview

A unique possibility to sightsee BA through its jewish cast. A ride through the jewish history in BA. An invitation to sightsee synagogues, institutions and neighborhoods where the community has left its unmistakable mark. An itinerary to be moved and meet ourselves back with our own roots. A glance through the jewish past and present.

What to expect

Take a 3-hour private Jewish heritage tour in Buenos Aires and uncover the rich history and cultural heritage of Argentina’s big Jewish community.

◾ Visit Plaza Lavalle where the the first important jewish settlement was ◾ Get to know the first Temple of the Jewish Community of Israel in Buenos Aires ◾ Have an outlook to the AMIA building; rebuilt on the ruins of the old building completely destroyed in a terrorist attempt ◾ Visit Israel Embassy Square on Arroyo St., a place occupied by the original embassy before a terrorist attempt ◾ Sightsee around Once, the most important jewish neighborhood in Buenos Aires

Your jewish experience ends with the drop-off at your hotel/port.

Tour details

  • Plaza Lavalle (Lavalle Square), Buenos Aires Argentina, 1 hour
  • El Once Barrio Comercial, Pasteur, Lavalle, Azcuenaga y Belgrano, Buenos Aires Argentina, 45 minutes
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Buenos Aires, San Martín 27, C1004 CABA, Argentina, 20

Jewish Heritage Tour Itinerary

◾ Once Neighborhood where most of the community lives and runs their business. An outlook to some synagogues.

◾ Congregacion Israelita de la Republica Argentina The Synagogue of the Israelite Congregation of the Argentine Republic, also known as Templo Libertad, was the first synagogue built in Buenos Aires and the oldest in the country. It was declared a National Historic Monument in December 2000.

◾ Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina The Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina, AMIA, is a center of the Jewish community. Its main objectives are to promote the welfare and development of the Argentine Jewish community and to keep the traditions and values ​​of that community alive. On July 18, 1994, the headquarters of AMIA was the target of an attack through a car bomb. It was the largest terrorist attack in Argentine history, with 85 people dead and 300 wounded.

◾Plaza Embajada de Israel A square where the Israel embassy was and where we honor the victims of a terrorist attack on the embassy that occurred on March 17, 1992 at 2:45 p.m. (local time) when a Ford F-100 van driven by a suicide bomber was loaded with explosives and crashed into the front of the building causing the destruction of the embassy.

Notes: Some sights may vary according to the day and time of the tour

Inclusions

  • Licensed guide specialized in judaism
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown hotels & selected areas)
  • Port pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver specialized in tourism

Exclusions

  • Donations (TZEDAKAH) to the jewish institutions visited during this tour (cash only)
  • Libertad Synagogue & Jewish Museum US$ 10.- per person (cash only).
  • Gratuities 10% (cash only).
  • Visit to Jewish institutions on Saturday and Sunday (closed or cannot be visited), we just pass by or stop where is possible.

Optionals

National Museum of Immigration

  • USD 40.- per person.

Museum of the Holocaust (Shoá Museum)

  • USD 40.- per person.

Jewish Museum “Dr. Salvador Kibrick" (only on Tue and Thu in the afternoon)

  • USD 40.- per person.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with a minimun of 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Dress code smart casual, confortable shoes
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels might be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark. The sizes must be informed in advance.
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • If you decide to visit the AMIA, we require from each person the following information: complete names, nationality, passport #, date of birth, address (street, neighborhood, city, state, country & zip code), email & phone #. This information must be sent with a minimun of 72 business hours in advance.

Notes

Please, bring your passports. They are requested to enter the jewish institutions.

Adventure Tips

Bring your passport

Jewish institutions visited require passport identification for entry.

Wear comfortable shoes

The tour involves walking and city streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.

Be mindful of visiting hours

Some Jewish institutions are closed or limited on weekends, so check availability before booking.

Cash for donations

Donations to visited Jewish institutions are cash-only; plan accordingly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban pigeons common throughout the city streets
  • Local park birds such as rufous hornero near Plaza Lavalle

History

Buenos Aires hosts one of Latin America's largest Jewish communities, with a history marked by immigration waves dating back to the late 19th century.

Conservation

The tour promotes respectful visitation of cultural landmarks with an emphasis on sustainability and preserving historical sites.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provides stability and comfort for city streets and occasional uneven sidewalks.

Sunhat or cap

Protects from the strong midday sun during outdoor portions of the tour.

summer specific

Light rain jacket

Useful for unexpected showers during shoulder seasons.

spring|fall|winter specific

Water bottle

Essential

Keep hydrated throughout the tour, especially in warm weather.