Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

4.8
(122 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a pleasant walk with a local guide through Prague's Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. You will learn the formative history of Bohemia, visit many of the famous locations in Prague and discover why these popular sites are significant to history.

What's Included

Local Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins in front of the house Týnská 627/7, NOT Týnská ulička 627/8. From the Old Town Square walk toward Tyn Cathedral. With Tyn Cathedral in front of you, take the street Tynska which runs between the Cathedral and Kinsky Palace. The meeting point is behind Tyn Cathedral.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mcgee's Trips & Tickets

    The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Staromestske namesti

    The beginning of the tour and introduction into the Czech history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Church of Our Lady before Tyn

    A brief introduction into the Czech history.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    An exterior view of the famous palace in the Old Town square.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    One of the most important Gothic buildings in Prague - exterior view. Presumably, Charles IV. - the biggest Czech ruler - was born here.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Jan Hus Monument

    One of the most famous Czech monuments and brief history of Jan Hus - Czech Martin Luther - who was reforming the Catholic Church which led to his execution in the end.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

    Hear the history of the famous Astronomical Clock - a medieval miracle, and a fascinating game of three-time measurement systems being shown at once. Moreover showing the position of stars, Moon and Sun.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Karolinum

    Admire the exterior of the historical building of the 1st university in Central Europe.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Theatre Des Etats

    See the beautiful theater and hear something about its history - Mozart´s Don Giovanni was premiered here.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    House of the Black Madonna

    The only pure cubistic building in Prague. The flagship of cubism - architectural style found only in the Czech lands.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Church of St. James

    Founded in the Gothic style, burnt out and rebuilt in the baroque style. Amazing interiors and a hand hung up from the ceiling on the right side of the main entrance reflecting the famous Prague legend.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Tyn Yard - Ungelt

    Unique medieval courtyard hidden in the center of Prague and a former place, where merchants from foreign countries paid customs for the goods they brought to Prague.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Maisel Synagogue

    Enjoy exterior view of the neo-gothic synagogue. Learn the most important facts from fascinating Jewish history in the Czech lands.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Old Jewish Cemetery

    Be surprised by the jewel of Prague´s Jewish history - the Jewish Cemetary with its layers and gravestones.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Klausen Synagogue

    Klausen Synagofue is nowadays the largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto. Hear about Jewish customs and burial ceremonies.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    The Old-New Synagogue

    One of the first gothic buildings in Prague. Hear the history of the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design and enjoy it's amazing exterior. Allegedly built from stones from Solomon Temple in Jerusalem.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

    The history and exterior view of the most recent synagogue in the Prague Jewish Town with its impressive Moorish interior design, influenced by the famous Alhambra.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 17

    The monument built in a memory of the worldwide famous writer Franz Kafka. Do you want to suffer from a depression? Read his books.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by McGee's Trips & Tickets

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Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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