Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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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Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
What's included in Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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, Jewish Museum in Prague
Visit the most important synagogues in Prague, Old and New Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue.
Jewish Museum in Prague
Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in the Jewish Museum.
Inclusions
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Entrance to: Spanish Synagogue and Klausen Synagogue.
- Entrance to: Jewish Museum, Old Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetry, Ceremonial Hall, Pinkas Synagogue.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour guide will meet you in front of the Information and Reservation Centre/ticket office, located at Maiselova 15.
End Points
- Finish point will be outside Kafka Museum, Cihelná 635, 118 00 Malá Strana.
