Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the long and fascinating history of Jewish people in Prague, dating from the tenth century, through the atrocities of World War II, up to the present day. Located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town, the Jewish Ghetto is a truly eye-opening journey into the heart of medieval European history.

Your tour will include visits to the numerous synagogues open to the public, including Europe’s oldest working Jewish Temple- the Old-New Synagogue. Completed around 1270, the Old-New Synagogue is one of Prague’s earliest Gothic buildings and one of its most beautiful. You have to step down into it because it predates the raising of Staré Město’s street level in the medieval period, to guard against floods.

Throughout your tour, you will gain a greater appreciation of the struggles the Jewish community has faced in Central Europe and will understand how in the 19th century, Jewish hardship would eventually become woven into the intellectual movement of Prague.

What's Included

A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Entrance to: Spanish Synagogue and Klausen Synagogue.
Entrance to: Jewish Museum, Old Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetry, Ceremonial Hall, Pinkas Synagogue.
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation throughout tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Information and Reservation Centre/ticket office, located at Maiselova 15.

End point

Finish point will be outside Kafka Museum, Cihelná 635, 118 00 Malá Strana.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Prague Jewish Quarter

    Explore the long and fascinating history of Jewish people in Prague, dating from the tenth century, through the atrocities of World War II, up to the present day. Located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town, the Jewish Ghetto is a truly eye-opening journey into the heart of medieval European history and you will hear it all on this Jewish Heritage tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pinkas Synagogue

    Visit the most important synagogues in Prague, Old and New Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in the Jewish Museum.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Old Jewish Cemetery

    Visit the famed old Jewish cemetery, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, where the oldest grave dates back to 1439.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walk over Prague's most famous bridge, Manes Bridge.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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