Old and Jewish Town: Interiors & Coffee and Cake
This 3-hour walking tour introduces you to the history of the Jewish people in Prague in a broader context of the city. Enter the unique monuments of the former Jewish ghetto such as the extremely well-preserved Old Jewish Cemetery and the oldest active synagogue in Europe! During your visit to the other synagogues, you will explore the collections of Prague’s Jewish Museum. Take a little break in the local coffee shop to sip a cup of coffee and taste delicious cake. Afterward you can continue to visit the famous Astronomical Clock and experience the enchanting history of Old Town Square – all this with a knowledgeable local guide!
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What's included in Old and Jewish Town: Interiors & Coffee and Cake
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start the tour in the very heart of the city – by Charles Bridge – and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Prague.
Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
As you head to the old Jewish Quarter (once the largest Jewish settlement in Europe) you will learn about the turbulent history of Jewish people in the Czech Republic. Afterward you will view the well-preserved Jewish monuments – six historic synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Town Hall. Your guide will unveil some of Jewish Town’s old stories and legends connected to this specific part of Prague, such as the legend about the Golem.
Staromestske namesti
After short break in a coffee shop where you can relax over a cup of coffee and delicious cake, continue to Old Town Square, an old marketplace, originally founded in the 11th century. This beautiful square is dominated by the splendid gothic Church of Our Lady Before Týn, the monumental Church of St. Nicholas, and the medieval Old Town Hall with the famous Astronomical Clock which has been measuring time for over six centuries. If time remains, our guide will lead you through the streets lined with picturesque buildings and churches. You will have a taste of more of the countless sights and monuments in Old Town, be it Mozart’s favourite Estates Theatre, the medieval college of Prague University or the jewel of Cubist architecture – the Black Madonna House.
Inclusions
- Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, Robert Guttmann Gallery
- Professional guide
- Ticket for Old New, Maisel, Pinkas, Klausen, Spanish Synagogue
- Coffee/other soft drink and cake
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of the Charles Bridge, at Křižovnické square, by the Statue Charles IV.,our guide will hold orange umbrella.
