The Jewish Heritage Of Mumbai

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 4 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Earliest Start Time: 9:00 AM Latest Start Time: 2:00 PM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Times are subject t.. read more
  • Departure Details :
    Guest's Hotel from within city boundary
  • Return Details :
    Guest's Hotel from within city boundary
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

This 4-hours of a private tour will allow you to experience the Jewish culture of Mumbai. The highlights of this experience include theKnesset Eliyahoo Synagogue, Magen David Synagogue, and the Sha'ar-ha-Rahamim Synagogue. You will be accompanied by a local historian, with a fully air-conditioned vehicle to travel.

Know More about this tour

The Jewish community in Mumbai comprises mainly of about 4,000 Bene Israel Jews who trace their origins in Mumbai to a shipwreck off the Maharashtra coast around 175 BC and a few hundred Baghdadi Jews from Iraq. The firstBaghdadi Jew, Joseph Semah, moved to Bombay fromSuratin 1730 and settled there as the city had a prominentopportunity.Later, the members of theBene Israelcommunity also moved from theKonkanvillages in 1746 as a part of the Divekar family. This experience, led by a local historian, will showcase their history and heritage.The highlights of the experience include the Kenesethe Eliyahoo Synagogue, Magen David Synagogue, and the Shaar ha- Rahamim Synagogue.

Inclusions

Driver/guide

Professional guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle

Bottled water

Exclusions

Gratuities

Camera Fees

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Not wheelchair accessible

Infants must sit on laps

Children must be accompanied by an adult

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Traveler Reviews

  • 05-Mar-2019

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable about Jewish life in Mumbai. Since we went on a Saturday morning (Sabbath) we were able to attend a few minutes of services in 2 synagogues, which were magnificent. Our guide was able to have a third synagogue unlocked for our viewing only. The last 2 synagogues we had to view from the outside. Although we were not allowed to take pictures of the inside of any of the synagogues because of the Sabbath we were able to photograph the outside. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.