Worms’ Private Jewish Tour

Join our exciting Worms private Jewish tour to uncover the fascinating UNESCO World heritage of one of Europe’s oldest Jewish communities. For around 1000 years, Worms was shaped by Jewish life, and traces of this time can still be found today.

You’ll stroll through the enchanting centuries old streets of Worms’ Jewish quarter. Dominating the quarter is the ancient Gothic synagogue of Worms, built in 1034. In the Middle Ages it served as a model for the synagogues of Vienna, Prague and Krakow. ‘The centuries mirrored in the synagogue in Worms are a symbol of heritage’, said Leo Baeck at its 1000th anniversary.

Visit the Rashi house, which has been a place of pilgrimage for Ashkenazi Jews for centuries. Our guide will share the fascinating story of the Worms Mahzor, the 13th-century festival prayer book that survived WWII. You’ll uncover interesting connections between Polish Jews and the community of Worms. Learn how Eastern European Jews contributed to the Worms Jewry.

On this Worms private Jewish tour, you’ll go on an amazing journey to the heyday of the Worms Jews. A true testament to the immense Jewish heritage is its medieval Jewish cemetery. The UNESCO listed sight since 2023, the Holy Sands cemetery is the largest medieval Jewish cemetery north of the Alps. With over 2500 tombstones dating from the 11th century to the 1930s, the cemetery survived WWII unscathed.

Finally, you’ll learn about the most devastating period in the history of Worms Jews. Who re-established the community in the post-war period? You will get an interesting insight into the ShUM Jewish heritage of the ancient towns located on the Rhine river. Worms, Speyer and Mainz that became UNESCO-listed in 2024.

Looking forward to taking you on the Worms’ private Jewish tour to explore the cradle of Ashkenazi Judaism.