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Explore Mexico City's Jewish heritage on a guided walking tour. Visit historic synagogues, the Palace of the Inquisition, and learn about the community's journey from downtown to Roma and Polanco.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the rich history of Mexico City's Jewish community
• Visit the Palace of the Inquisition, a key site in Jewish history
• Explore the Justo Sierra Synagogue, a cultural space and museum
• Discover the Monte Sinaí Synagogue, the first official Ashkenazi synagogue
• Learn about the Jewish community's journey from downtown to Polanco

Description

Embark on a journey through Mexico City’s Jewish heritage, tracing the community’s history from the 16th century to the present day. Begin at the Palace of the Inquisition, where conversos—Jews forced to convert to Christianity in Spain—lived under the shadow of the Inquisition. Continue to the Justo Sierra Synagogue in the Historic Center, a cultural space and museum that tells the story of Jewish life in Mexico. Nearby, see remnants of the Monte Sinaí Synagogue, the first official Ashkenazi synagogue, dating to the early 20th century. Explore neighborhoods like La Merced and Centro Histórico, where Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews settled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, opening small shops and building synagogues. For visitors interested in history, the Memory and Tolerance Museum in Mexico City also dedicates space to the Holocaust and Jewish history, connecting Mexico’s Jewish community to global events.

Includes

Visit to the Palace of the Inquisition Tour of the Justo Sierra Synagogue Visit the outside of Monte Sinaí Synagogue Exploration of former Jewish neighborhoods like La Merced and Centro Histórico Visit of the former Palace of the Inquisition Visit Diego Rivera Mural Museum (except on Mondays) Visit to the Memory and Tolerance Museum (except on Mondays) Visit to the Jewish center for documentation and Investigation (optional)

Important Information

• The tour covers significant Jewish historical sites in Mexico City The Jewish community in Mexico City is vibrant and has a strong cultural and economic presence The tour includes walking through the centro histórico in Mexico City

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund