Jewish Heritage Tour in Athens

Discover one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe on our Jewish Heritage Tour in Athens a carefully curated walking experience through centuries of Jewish life, culture, resilience, and memory.

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The Jewish presence in Greece dates back to the 5th century BCE, making Athens a unique destination for travelers interested in Jewish history, heritage tourism, and cultural identity.

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This immersive Jewish walking tour in Athens explores the story of two ancient peoples whose histories have been intertwined for more than two thousand years. From the Hellenistic period and the story of the Maccabees, through the flourishing Romaniote and Sephardic communities, and into the dramatic events of World War II, the tour presents a powerful and balanced historical narrative.

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During the tour, you will learn about the differences between Romaniote and Sephardic Jews, how Ladino culture and language survived after the expulsion from Spain, the inspiring story of the Greek Orthodox archbishop who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, the Rothschild family’s connection to Athens, and how Jewish life continues in modern Greece today.

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The tour takes place in the historic center of Athens and includes visits to two synagogues, the site of the ancient synagogue near the Ancient Agora, and the Holocaust Memorial.

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We will walk through local markets that reflect centuries of Jewish and Greek culinary influence, and conclude at the Jewish Museum of Greece, home to an extraordinary collection of artifacts, music, traditions, and stories from Greek Jewish communities.

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This Jewish heritage tour in Athens is ideal for travelers seeking meaningful Jewish history in Greece, cultural depth, and a deeper connection to Jewish heritage in Europe.