Prague Synagogues and Jewish Quarter Private Walking Tour
Franz Kafka attended services at the Old-New Synagogue in Prague. Built in Gothic style in the 13th century, the Old-New Synagogue is the oldest building in the Jewish Town and one of Europe’s oldest synagogues still in use. Come along our Prague Jewish Tours and learn all about the former Prague Jewish Ghetto called Josefov.
Most of the area is made up of the Jewish Museum that includes synagogues and a cemetery. You are certain to have a unique cultural experience while learning about the life and traditions of Jews who were confined to the former Prague Jewish ghetto for more than 600 years. Did you know that Prague is the only European city that kept its Jewish heritage intact during WWII? Take this tour and find out why.
Our tour guides hold the Jewish Museum licence and will guide you though the Jewish Quarter and Museum. All our tours are private so it will be you setting the pace of this private walking tour.
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Hotel / Apartment Pick Up
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What's included in Prague Synagogues and Jewish Quarter Private Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
The Astronomical Clock is one of the main landmarks of Prague. After meeting with our tour guide right under the Clock, you will enter the Jewish Quarter - Josefov.
Josefov
Josefov, the Jewish Quarter in Prague, is one of the most important Jewish sights in the world because it was not destroyed during the second world war. The Jewish Museum comprises an old Jewish cemetery and several synagogues featuring different aspects of the Jewish heritage: traditions, art, history, etc.
Maisel Synagogue
The Maisel synagogue was built in 1592 and it is named after its founder, a philanthropist Mordecai Maisel, who served as the mayor of the Jewish town, sponsored many Jewish organizations, funded the building of a public bathhouse, ritual baths and an almshouse, and donated money to build the Jewish town hall and numerous synagogues.
Inclusions
- Pick up at your hotel reception or other location in the city center on foot (not by car).
- Local, licensed, experienced and fun tour guide
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Our tour guide can meet you up at your hotel reception / outside of your apartment building or wherever you prefer. We can only pick you up on foot (not by car). Please provide your address in Prague.
Meeting / End Points
- Our tour guide can meet you outside the Prague City Tourism office next to the famous Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square.
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Ticket Redemption
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel reception or outside your apartment building in Prague so please provide your pick up address when booking the tour.
