Private Stories of Jewish Prague Walking Tour

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About this activity

This 3-hour private walking tour of the Jewish Quarter in Prague with an historian guide focuses on the collection of buildings, exhibitions and sites that make up the Jewish Museum: the five remaining synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Town Hall. Your tour will be begin at the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Insight Cities

What is included

Included

Included: Historian guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees to Jewish Museum and Old-New Synagogue (600 CZK/adults; 400 CZK/students)

Itinerary

The Old-New Synagogue

20 min Admission not included

The Old New Synagogue, also called the Altneuschul is Europe's oldest active synagogue and is the subject of both important histories from Prague's Jewish community as well as of fantastic legends. Completed in 1270 in gothic style, it was one of Prague's first gothic buildings.
Old Jewish Cemetery

25 min Admission not included

The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of 15th century until 1786, and is full of fantastic stones and grave houses of important historical figures. Among the 12000 stones here, is the one marking the grave of the legendary Renaissance-era Rabbi Low.
Jewish Museum in Prague

3 hours Admission not included

The Jewish Museum in Prague is one of the most visited museums in the Czech capital. Its collection of Judaica is one of the largest in the world, about 40,000 objects, 100,000 books, and a copious archive of Czech and Moravian Jewish community histories, including the historic synagogues from the Renaissance, Baroque and modern eras.
Jewish Town Hall (Zidovska radnice)

Passing by

The Jewish Town Hall in Josefov, Prague, was constructed adjacent to the Old New Synagogue on the corner of Maiselova and Červená Ulice in 1586 in Renaissance style under the sponsorship of Mayor Mordechai Maisel. It acquired its Rococo facade in the 18th century.
Pinkas Synagogue

20 min Admission not included

The Pinkas Synagogue is the second oldest surviving synagogue in Prague. Its origins are connected with the Horowitz family, a renowned Jewish family in Prague. Today, the synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague and commemorates about 78,000 Czech Jewish victims of the Shoah. There is also an exhibit of childrens' drawings created under the supervision of the famous art teacher of Terezin Camp, Friedl Dicker-Brandeis.
Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

25 min Admission not included

Built for the emerging Reform community in the 19th century, the fabulous Spanish Synagogue's name presumably refers to the Moorish Revival style in which it was built, which was inspired by the art of Arabic period of Spanish history. This extraordinary building also hosts a compellning exhibit on modern Jewish history in Prague, Czechia and Czechoslovakia.
Klausen Synagogue

20 min Admission not included

This ornate Baroque synagogue also houses an impressive collection of Judaica giving a vivid experience of Jewish life in Prague and Bohemia through the centuries.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Jewish Museum Information Center and Cafe Maiselova 38/15, 110 00 Josefov.

End point

Pickup points

Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 15 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, Jewish Museum Information Center and Cafe Maiselova 38/15, 110 00 Josefov.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are some steep staircases in the synagogues. We can modify the private tour to leave out upper levels to fit mobility issues. However, there will still be about 3 steep steps down into the Old New Synagogue.