Jewish Prague (English guide)
See the only Central European Jewish quarter that survived the Holocaust. Magical History of Jews. Walk the Jewish Quarter of Prague for a unique perspective of the city.
Take a trip through time as you learn about Jewish history. During this walking tour, you will see several important sites such as the Old Jewish cemetery, Old-New synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Klaus Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue. See central Europe’s only Jewish Town – the quarter that survived the holocaust.
Stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery and visit some synagogues. The Old Jewish cemetery vas established in the first half of the 15th century. It´s the oldest tombstone (from 1439) marks the grave of the poet and scholar Avigdor Kara. The most prominent person buried here is Rabbi Liwa ben Bezalel, also known as a Rabbi Low.
Walk through Maiselova Street to reach the Old Town Square. The Old-New Synagogue was built in the early Gothic style around the middle of the 13th century. The main hall is the only existing medieval type hall of its kind. The Jewish part is next to Old town.
Languages available: english, spanish, italian, german, russian and french.
Highlights / General details
- Jewish Town
- Old Jewish cemetery
- Old-New synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Kalus Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue.
- Old Town Square
Inclusions
- Admission to the Old Jewish Cemetery
- Admission to few Synagogues and the Old Jewish Town Hall
- Service of guide
Exclusions
Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off
Hours of operation :
10:30 a.m, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Black-Out Dates:
24/12, 25/12, 01/01 and specific days of Jewish holidays
Duration:
3 hours
Location:
Narodni Street, 38
Redemption instructions:
Present your voucher
Policies / Restrictions:
Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location.
Children younger than 2 years old may participate for free.