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Private Half-Day Prague Walking Tour: Stories of Jewish Prague

3 hours
Prague, Czech Republic

About this activity

Meet your dedicated guide at the Old-New Synagogue for your 3-hour private walking tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter.  Explore the synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe, built in the mid-13th century. Admire the Gothic architecture and learn about medieval times Judaic social and religious customs.  Continue to tour through the sites and exhibits that make up Prague's Jewish Museum, listening to commentary from your guide. Learn about the implementation of the Nazis' "Final Solution" in Prague and Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia. Listen to your guide detail the Jewish community's experiences during the communist years and the revival of today's Jewish community in Prague.

Full description

This 3-hour private walking tour of the Jewish Quarter in Prague with an historian guide focuses on the collection of buildings, exhibitions and sites that make up the Jewish Museum: the five remaining synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Town Hall. Your tour will be begin at the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe.

Included / Excluded

  • Historian guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to Jewish Museum and Old-New Synagogue (530 CZK/adults; 370 CSK/students)
  • Entry/Admission - The Old-New Synagogue
  • Entry/Admission - Starý židovský Hřbitov
  • Entry/Admission - Židovské Muzeum v Praze
  • Entry/Admission - Pinkas Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
  • Entry/Admission - Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
  • Entry/Admission - Klausen Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

Meeting point

Traveler pickup is offered.<br>Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 15 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, Jewish Museum Information Center and Cafe Maiselova 38/15, 110 00 Josefov.<br>Maiselova 38, Josefov, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia Please meet your guide outside Jewish Museum Information Center and Cafe Maiselova 38/15, 110 00 Josefov.<br>Prague, Czechia

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Frequently asked questions

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Additional information

There are some steep staircases in the synagogues. We can modify the private tour to leave out upper levels to fit mobility issues. However, there will still be about 3 steep steps down into the Old New Synagogue.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
There are some steep staircases in the synagogues. We can modify the private tour to leave out upper levels to fit mobility issues. However, there will still be about 3 steep steps down into the Old New Synagogue.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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