Kolkata Jewish Heritage Tour
Kolkata Jewish Heritage Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a guided tour of Kolkata’s historic Synagogues. Learn about the history of the ancient Synagogues that have stood tall for so long in Kolkata. Stop at 115 year old Jewish Bakery. Don’t miss Jewish Heritage tour of Kolkata.
What sets this tour apart?
- An exclusive tour
- Experience Jewish life and culture
- Visit historic Synagogues
- Learn about the story of the Jews of Kolkata
Tour Highlights
- Explore Jewish heritage of Kolkata, once home to flourishing Jewish community. Today, less than 20 Jews remain. Most of the Jews in Calcutta belong to Baghdadi community.
- Visit Magen David Synagogue, built in 1884 by Elias David Ezra in the memory of his father. This is one of the most remarkable buildings in the city of joy.
- Stop at Nevah Shalome Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in Kolkata, built in 1831 and is adjacent to Magen David Synagogue.
- Beth El Synagogue, located very close to Magen David Synagogue, was established in 1856 and literally means ‘house of God’. Admire impressive interior and some stunning strained glass.
- You will be taken to a 115 year old Jewish Bakery, known as Nahoum and sons and famous in the city for its fruitcake.