Jewish Prague With a Local Historian

5.0
(11 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This very distinctive tour will immerse you in the Jewish heritage of Prague, focusing on the history, traditions, legends that were central to Jewish life. As a young Czech historian and journalist, I will take you to important areas of the city that were essential to the Nazi occupation and the Holocaust. On our walk through the Jewish Quarter, we will visit the forgotten departure lounge from which Czech Jewish were placed on train transports to the Nazi death camps. In addition, we will step into the 13th Century and tour the Jewish district, which at that time, was the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. The tour will spotlight the life and writings Franz Kafka. Our walk through the Jewish quarter will take us to the magnificent Prague synagogue. We will pass by the house in which Franz Kafka was born. We will visit the New Jewish Cemetery where Kafka is buried.

What's Included

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Prague Public Transport Ticket
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Náměstí Franze Kafky 24/3 (Franz Kafka Square 24/3) near Meet Burger and Hotel Lippert It’s very easy to reach on foot, as it’s in the city center, just 2 min walk far from Old Town Square. You can also take public transportation (metro station Staromestska, tram 2, 17, 18).

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Josefov

    Walking through Jewish Quarter, walking by different synagogues and hidden spots that is hard to see by your own. We do not visit Jewish Museum together but we can arrange visit together

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nove Mesto (New Town)

    Hidden Jewish Stuff Around (3 places), for example Oldest known Prague Jewish cemetery

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Departure place of Czech Jews to concentration camps, Holocaust Memorial

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Praha hlavni nadrazi

    Story of Nicolas Winton who saved 669 Jewish Children

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Jerusalem Synagogue

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Prague: Local Historian Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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