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Home3-Hour Walking Tour With Stories Of Prague's Jewish Quarter
Description
Join us for a stroll through one of the most picturesque areas of Prague. On this Jewish Quarter walking tour, we’ll take you to four different synagogues, each unique in its architectural style and the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world. You’ll learn about the dramatic history of the Jewish community and hear touching stories about some of its most inspiring characters. Feel the breath of the past as you walk the cobblestone streets of the Fifth Quarter with your knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights
- Admire the most beautiful synagogue in Prague, a true architectonic gem of the Fifth District
- Explore the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world and discover what makes it different
- Pay tribute to the Jewish community in the Pinkas Synagogue, a touching memorial to the victims of the Holocaust
- Hear the dramatic history of the Albright family and other inspiring stories about Prague's bravest Jews
- Travel back in time with Langweil’s Model of the city and admire thousands of precious exhibits from the Jewish culture in the Maisel Synagogue
- Find out about the traditions and daily lives in the former Jewish ghetto
- Take a break to absorb all the information at a modern local café
- Get the full experience as you tour the Fifth Quarter with a small group of fellow travellers and a friendly local guide
- Hungry after the tour? Let us know, and we can take you for a tasty lunch in our favorite restaurant nearby.
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Maisel Synagogue expand_more
- The Maisel Synagogue houses an extensive collection of ornate objects from the Jewish culture and a famous model of Prague illustrating the Jewish Town before its reconstruction.
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Spanish Synagogue expand_more
- The youngest synagogue in Prague with breath-taking interiors.
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Pinkas Synagogue expand_more
- In the Pinkas Synagogue you can offer a prayer to the Jewish lives lost in WWII by a touching memorial of the holocaust.
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Old Jewish Cemetery expand_more
- Let's visit the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world and observe the symbolic paintings on the tombs.
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Café Golem expand_more
- Take a refreshing break to absorb all the information at a modern local café with top-notch coffee.
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Old-New Synagogue expand_more
- Our last stop is the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest one in Prague, surrounded by legends and great stories.
What's Included
- Refreshments at a local café
- Map of Prague
- Knowledgeable and English-speaking local guide
What's Excluded
- Admission to the Jewish Museum sights and the Old-New Synagogue
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
What to bring
- Appropriate clothing that covers your knees and shoulders
- Walking shoes
- Camera
Know before you go
- Our tours run rain or shine.
- In case of rain, please dress accordingly and bring an umbrella or a raincoat with you. In winter, temperatures can get quite low, be aware of that and put an extra sweater into your backpack. But remember – it’s your vacation, so if you are cold during the tour, just say so to your guide. There’s always a cafe nearby where you can warm up and then go on with the tour.
- Put on your walking shoes and proper clothing.
- Prague’s Old Town is full of cobbled streets – please wear a decent pair of shoes. The walking involved in the tour may vary, but it is definitely not a marathon. Still, please let us know in advance if you do have any mobility issues. We can always adjust the itinerary so that less walking is involved.
- Also kindly note that the Jewish Quarter consists of religious sites. Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing that covers your knees and shoulders. Don’t worry if you didn’t bring a kippa with you, you can borrow one in the Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery free of charge.
Meeting Point
Jewish Quarter Information & Reservations Center, Maiselova, Prague 1-Josefov, Czechia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 194 Per Person |
| 2 To 2 | EUR 144 Per Person |
| 3 To 3 | EUR 109 Per Person |
| 4 To 4 | EUR 98 Per Person |
| 5 To 5 | EUR 85 Per Person |
| 6 To 6 | EUR 79 Per Person |
| 7 To 7 | EUR 77 Per Person |
| 8 To 8 | EUR 75 Per Person |
| 9 To 9 | EUR 68 Per Person |
| 10 To 10 | EUR 66 Per Person |
| 11 To 11 | EUR 63 Per Person |
| 12 To 15 | EUR 61 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 12 | EUR 49 Per Person |
| Infant | |
| 1 To 5 | EUR 0 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 218 / person