Jewish Heritage in Belgrade - Private Tour
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Jewish Heritage in Belgrade - Private Tour

4 h
Private
About this activity
This in-depth program stars with the building that houses Jewish Community Center and Jewish Historical Museum[1] in the very heart of the city. It was designed in 1928 by the architect Samuel Sumbul for the needs of the then Jewish Sephardi Community. 

The permanent exhibition of the museum was opened in 1969 and presents the region of the former Yugoslavia, exploring the history of Jews from their first arrival to the Balkan Peninsula in the II – III century, until the World War Two including Holocaust, and period after the liberation. Exhibition is presented on 200 sq meters, and it enables visitor to learn about Jewish history, tradition, religion, architecture, culture and art. A note for genealogists - the museum also has a database of birth, marriage and death records of Belgrade's Jews from the middle of the 19th century until 1941.

A short walk bring us right into once was the Jewish quarter Dorchol, a center of Jewish life for many centuries. Its nucleus, Jevrejska (Jewish) Street, still exists. Visit a monument to Holocaust in shape of burning menorah.

A 15 minutes drive take us to Sephardic Jewish cemetery[2] with impressive Holocaust memorials and a memorial to Jewish soldiers killed in the Balkan Wars (1912-1913) and World War I.

Enjoy a refreshment break in 1823 “Question Mark” tavern, oldest in Belgrade and unique for its unusual name. One drink per person is included in the tour price.

Final visit in this program is the only functioning Belgrade synagogue 'Sukkat Shalom' designed in late neo-classical style and built in 1926 for the Ashkenazim community. On June 15, 1924 there was a solemn ceremony for the laying of the cornerstone, within which a charter containing texts in Hebrew and Serbian was sealed. The charter was signed by King Alexander and Queen Maria of Yugoslavia.

Return to hotel. End of service.

[1,2] IMPORTANT NOTES: Jewish Historical Museum is closed after 2 pm, and Jewish Cemetery is closed on Saturdays. Alternative content will be offered if the tour has to be delivered in these times.
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Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Transport by air-conditioned car, minivan or minibus
  • Entry/Admission - Zemun Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Jewish Historical Museum
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless otherwise specified
  • Souvenirs and/or other expenses of private nature
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
85%
Reviews
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Emily D
5 | 2017-12-30

This tour was a very special and emotional experience. The amazing and extremely knowledgeable tour guide cared deeply about the subject, and I learned so much from her. I am so glad that I chose this tour during my short visit to Belgrade!

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