Skip-the-line Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum Private Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Skip-the-line Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum Private Tour

Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the Jewish history, culture and heritage on a private tour of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum. Learn about Florence's Jewish community, Judaism, Holocaust and more. Extended option: walking tour of the Jewish Quarter.

2-hour: Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum Tour
Book a guided tour of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets and see the highlights of Florence's Jewish Quarter.

3-hour: Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum Tour & Transfers
Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum with skip-the-line tickets and see the highlights of Florence's Jewish Quarter.

Enjoy the excellent exhibits and follow the history of Florence’s Jewish community through the turbulent Middle Ages, the Holocaust, and the present day.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hotel Arizona, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 2, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Arizona, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 2, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 6, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

Take a moment to admire the amazing Moorish architecture and grand dome of the Great Synagogue, one of the largest synagogues in South-central Europe. Learn about its construction in the age of the Jewish emancipation and step inside to discover the opulent interior covered with colored designs. The Jewish Museum is housed within the synagogue’s walls, displaying a collection of ancient objects of Jewish ceremonial art as well as old photographs, films and objects illustrating the history of Florence’s Jews. Your Expert Guide will help you understand the exhibits and answer all your questions about the political, religious and social life of Jewish people in Florence.

On this walking tour you will discover more places important to the local Jewish community, such as the Balagan Café and other kosher shops, restaurants and cafes. You will also discover Jewish symbols hidden in the Old Town, such as the Star of David on the facade of the Santa Croce Basilica.


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy

You will also see Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo and other highlights of Florence while learning about the first Jewish settlements in the 15th century, the Holocaust, and the post-war reconstruction.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private Tour the Great Synagogue, Jewish Museum and the Jewish Quarter in Florence -
  • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
  • Expert commentary on the history of Florence's Jewish community
  • Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3-hour option only)
  • Entry/Admission - Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence

Exclusions
  • Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2-hour option)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The walking tour of the Jewish Quarter is not included in the basic 2-hour option.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. Please arrive on time.
  • The Great Synagogue is an active place of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as the Sabbath, prayer times, concerts etc) are limited. Please dress and act appropriately. Yarmulkes (the proper attire to visit the synagogue) are available on site free of charge.
  • For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
  • The 3-hour option includes an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance and traffic.
  • We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere, Piazza di San Lorenzo, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 to 3 hours


User's Reviews

Eric_S

23 Mar, 2023

Rachel has a tremendous depth of knowledge about the Jewish history in Florence, both from her studying the subject as well as personal research in the city’s archives. The four hours with her flew by

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