Mexico City's Jewish Quarter: Private Tour

Highlights

• We will learn about the history of the Jewish community in Mexico.
• We will walk through the Jewish Quarter in downtown Mexico City.
• We will visit the Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue

Description

We will begin the tour with an introduction to the origins of Mexico City in the Zócalo, the city's main square, to learn about the time when Jews began arriving in Mexico. Just a few steps from the Zócalo, we will visit Plaza de Santo Domingo, where we will enter the Palacio de Medicina to discuss the Inquisition in Mexico. We will walk through the streets of the Jewish Quarter, where Jewish immigrants settled and founded Mexico's first synagogue. Near the Synagogue, we will see the Teatro del Pueblo (People's Theater). We will enter the Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue, established in 1941 under the name Nidje Israel, at a time when the Jewish community in Mexico was flourishing and consolidating. We will walk through the streets where the daily life of the Jews unfolded, and to conclude the tour, we will discuss important Jewish figures who have played a prominent role in the history of Mexico. We will return to the city's Zócalo.

Includes

2-hour guided tour with stories narrated by a professional guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism Entry to the Palace of Medicine (subject to availability) Entry to the Justo Sierra Historic Synagogue (subject to availability)

Excludes

Donation to the Synagogue Tips

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund