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Judaism & Eminent Persons
JUDAISM & EMINENT PERSONS
- MEMORIAL
- All weather
- Private - 10 pers max
Discover the extraordinary history of Bordeaux’s Jewish Community, from the Middle Ages up until today
This tour covers the history of Bordeaux’s Jewish community, its earliest places of worship and the Great synagogue. A special focus is placed on the eminent personalities who have left their mark on the city’s - and the country’s - history during the 19th century Industrial Revolution. Learn about the patron, whose heritage still resonates in the Port of the Moon today, and the fate of Bordeaux’s Jewish community during the Second World War.
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Testimonials
I would do it again in an instant! Don’t give it a second thought.
We had a wonderful private tour with Jesica. The Jewish history and influences that famous people and famous Jewish people had on Bordeaux were truly remarkable and Jesica was excellent at describing these moments to us. She walked us around at a good pace but always being sensitive to our needs whether it was a bathroom break or a moment to enjoy a coffee. The tour wasn’t too long or too short. It truly was paced perfectly and I believe it was over 3 hours which isn’t hard to do in this city. The piece de resistance for me, personally, was seeing the Grand Synagogue as I love to see what’s still left judaically and we were delighted to learn about this vibrant community and even greeted by the rabbi thanks to Jesica which was a real treat. He’s a very vibrant and welcoming guy and the architecture in the shul was beyond what I expected! What an amazing place. Jesica was a delight to be with; her English was great and I highly recommend you consider this private tour. I would do it again in an instant! Don’t give it a second thought.
We had a wonderful private tour with Jesica. The Jewish history and influences that famous people and famous Jewish people had on Bordeaux were truly remarkable and Jesica was excellent at describing these moments to us. She walked us around at a good pace but always being sensitive to our needs whether it was a bathroom break or a moment to enjoy a coffee. The tour wasn’t too long or too short. It truly was paced perfectly and I believe it was over 3 hours which isn’t hard to do in this city. The piece de resistance for me, personally, was seeing the Grand Synagogue as I love to see what’s still left judaically and we were delighted to learn about this vibrant community and even greeted by the rabbi thanks to Jesica which was a real treat. He’s a very vibrant and welcoming guy and the architecture in the shul was beyond what I expected! What an amazing place. Jesica was a delight to be with; her English was great and I highly recommend you consider this private tour. I would do it again in an instant! Don’t give it a second thought.
Meris Ruzow
May 2024
Wonderful Personalised tour and shore excursion
Hela is a most amazing tour guide and made our tour of Bordeaux an outstanding experience, recognising our special interest in Judaism. The tour was conducted at exactly the right pace for six senior citizens of varying degrees of fitness. Our visit to the synagogue was especially wonderful. Thank you Hela for a most wonderful day.
Hela is a most amazing tour guide and made our tour of Bordeaux an outstanding experience, recognising our special interest in Judaism. The tour was conducted at exactly the right pace for six senior citizens of varying degrees of fitness. Our visit to the synagogue was especially wonderful. Thank you Hela for a most wonderful day.
MichyKlei
A tour of Jewish Bordeaux
Hella was delightful. She gave us history of Bordeaux that none of our other tour guides gave us. She arranged for a tour of the synagogue with one of the members as our guide. Definitely recommend this tour.
Hella was delightful. She gave us history of Bordeaux that none of our other tour guides gave us. She arranged for a tour of the synagogue with one of the members as our guide. Definitely recommend this tour.
LesleyL1946
Bordeaux Walking Tours
I did two tours with Bordeaux Walking Tours One was a review of the Jewish history of Bordeaux which is quite intriguing as well as leaders of the city historically It was presented with both in depth knowledge and passion and included a visit to the synagogue on a Sunday which was by special and much appreciated arrangement The other was a two hour walking tour of the city which again was presented with passion and enthusiasm I highly recommend Bordeaux Walking Tours It is a professional enthusiast and welcoming organization
I did two tours with Bordeaux Walking Tours One was a review of the Jewish history of Bordeaux which is quite intriguing as well as leaders of the city historically It was presented with both in depth knowledge and passion and included a visit to the synagogue on a Sunday which was by special and much appreciated arrangement The other was a two hour walking tour of the city which again was presented with passion and enthusiasm I highly recommend Bordeaux Walking Tours It is a professional enthusiast and welcoming organization
Ron L
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