Rio Jewish Heritage Half-Day Tour
Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The Jewish presence in Rio de Janeiro started at the time of the first Portuguese navigators in the 1500s. Enjoy this great experience.
Highlights
- See and visit Jewish spots in Rio
- Learn about the Jewish influence in Brazil
- Enjoy a unique tour
Description
The tour begins with a visit to Park Itzhak Rabin, inaugurated by Lea, his wife, with privileged views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf.
On the way to Downtown, see Chaim Weitzman Square, a public school named after Anne Frank and the neighborhood of Catete, where resident Jews formerly established a thriving furniture commerce. Then we do a visit to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. The next attraction is the Synagogue Shel Gmelut Hassidim (in the Sephardic Jewish-Spanish rite), which has received the visit of emperor D. Pedro II, located in Botafogo. In Copacabana, we visit the Club Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue.
Note: The synagogues Beth Yacov (in the Eastern-European Ashkenazi rite) in Copacabana, and Beit Lubavitch (Orthodox Chasidic rite), in Leblon, may replace other synagogues, according to client´s request.
Visits or stops: Park Yitzhak Rabin, Jewish Museum, Grand Temple, Clube Israelita Brasileiro, Synagogues.
Includes
Professional guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Small-group tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan / car
Excludes
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Entrance tickets cost USD 3.00 per person at the Jewish Museum and USD 6.00 per person as a “Tzedakah” at the Grand Synagogue
Important Information
- Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please dress appropriately
- Kosher lunch is available upon previous request
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
