Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to: Spanish Synagogue and Klausen Synagogue.
Included: Entrance to: Jewish Museum, Old Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetry, Ceremonial Hall, Pinkas Synagogue.
Included: A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

Not included: Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off
Not included: Transportation throughout tour
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

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.
Pinkas Synagogue

one hour Admission included

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

30 min Admission included

Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in the Jewish Museum.
Stop 4

15 min

Visit the famed old Jewish cemetery, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, where the oldest grave dates back to 1439.
Stop 5

15 min

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