Prague Jewish Quarter Private Tour and Boat Cruise

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About this activity

Explore the Old Jewish Quarter on foot and on the water, with tickets for a fantastic 1-hour cruise. See the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall and the Old-New Synagogue. Extended options: visit and the unique Spanish Synagogue.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hour: Jewish Quarter & Cruise

Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter, see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old-New Synagogue, and enjoy a 1-hour audio-guided cruise.

4-hours: Jewish Quarter, Spanish Synagogue & Cruise

Join this tour to see the highlights of the Jewish Quarter with the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old-New Synagogue and a visit to the Spanish Synagogue. Includes a 1-hour audio-guided cruise.

Lying between the busy Old Time Square and the scenic Vltava River, Prague Josefov is one of the best preserved Jewish Ghettos in Europe.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ostrava City Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Included: Private Tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter with the Spanish Synagogue and a Cruise
Included: Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Included: Tickets to the Spanish Synagogue (4-hour option only)
Included: Tickets for a 1-hour audio guided cruise on the Vltava River (all options)
Included: Lots of information about the Czech-Jewish history and heritage in Prague

Not included

Not included: Tickets to the Spanish Synagogue (in 3-hour option)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

25 min

You will walk through the historic Old Town Square, featuring important landmarks such as the 600-years-old Astronomical Clock and a former residence of the Jewish Kafka family at the House of Last Minute.
Franz Kafka Statue

25 min

You will also see a playful Franz Kafka Monument in front of the stunning Spanish Synagogue.
The Old-New Synagogue

25 min

Walking through the authentic Jewish Town, you will see the 13th century Gothic Old-New Synagogue, the legendary home of the Golem of Prague and a beautiful Jewish Town Hall built in 1586 to host meetings and events of the Jewish community.
Maisel Synagogue

55 min

Another important point of interest will be the historic Maisel Synagogue, where Hitler horrifically wanted to create the ‘museum of the extinct race’.
Old Jewish Cemetery in Zizkov

15 min

Further down you will walk past the Old Jewish Cemetery to the Pinkas Synagogue, which houses the Memorial of Holocaust Victims of Bohemia and Moravia with 77,297 names of the concentration camp victims listed on the walls.
Rudolfinum

25 min

By the Vltava River you will see magnificent Rudolfinum, a location of the events from a famous Czech novella entitled ‘Mendelssohn is on the Roof’.
Vltava Beach

30 min

The boat cruise will take you on an exciting voyage along the Vltava River with the amazing views of the ‘city of a hundred spires’.
The Jewish Quarter and St Procopius' Basilica in Trebic

30 min

You will see the Jewish Quarter from a new perspective and learn more about Prague’s history from a special audio guide.
Stop 10

30 min

Among some of the amazing highlights you will see from a boat will be the iconic Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and the Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral standing proudly on top of the hill.
Josefov

30 min

Visit the Spanish Synagogue during the guided walking tour of Josefov. You will admire a unique Moorish-style building with arabesques, gilt and polychrome motifs and step inside to marvel at the 19th century interior with a showpiece Torah ark.
Stop 12

one hour Admission included

The synagogue is part of the Jewish Museum complex and hosts a permanent exhibition of Jewish history from the 18th century Enlightenment period to the present.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

End point

Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an entrance ticket.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Spanish Synagogue are not included in the basic 3-hour option.
Synagogues in Prague's Jewish Town are active places of worship, and as such, interior tours during scheduled events (such as the Sabbath, worshipping services, concerts etc) are limited.
Please arrive on time (recommended even 5 minutes earlier) at the meeting point, as the schedule has to be followed to board the boat cruise on time for the departure.
The guide will not participate in the boat cruise. They will escort you to the pier/dock and provide a short introduction into the sights along the way. During the cruise you will enjoy an audio-guide commentary
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!

Options

3-hour:Jewish Quarter & Cruise

Duration: 3 hours: Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter, see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old-New Synagogue,

,: and enjoy a 1-hour audio-guided cruise.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR009
4H:JewishQuarter,Spanish&Cruis

Duration: 4 hours: Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter, visit the Spanish Synagogue, see the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old-New Synagogue, and

,: enjoy a 1-hour audio-guided cruise.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CZPR009