Inside Jewish Prague: A Journey Through Time

4.8
(63 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Delve into the heart of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and discover the centuries-old history, traditions and fate of the Jewish community. Explore the iconic synagogues of Josefov, from the magnificent Spanish Synagogue to the legendary Old New Synagogue, the oldest surviving synagogue in Europe. Stroll through the mysterious Old Jewish Cemetery, where thousands of stories rest beneath tombstones layered over centuries. Listen to moving testimonies about the fate of Prague’s Jews during the Nazi era - stories of hope, courage and loss. This fascinating journey through time will reveal the unique heritage of Jewish Prague.

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guides&Tours office in the Old Town Hall – Old Town Square 1 (Staroměstské náměstí 1)-on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall, left side behind Giftshop

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Staromestske namesti

    Start the tour in the very heart of Prague.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Maisel Synagogue

    Enjoy the visit of Maisel Synagogue, one of the historical synagogues in Prague’s Jewish Quarter.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pinkas Synagogue

    Listen to the stories of Holocaust at the memorial to nearly 80,000 Czech and Moravian Jewish victims of the Holocaust, with their names inscribed on its walls.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Old Jewish Cemetery

    Step into the Old Jewish Cemetery - one of the oldest Jewish burial sites in the world and, together with the Old-New Synagogue, the most significant landmark of Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Stepping into this mystical place, with its centuries-old tombstones leaning against each other, feels like walking through history itself.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Step into the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe and a true gem of Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Built in the 13th century, this legendary site is steeped in history and mystery, said to house the remains of the Golem in its attic.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

    Admire the magnificent interiors of the Spanish synagogue.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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