PRIVATE Tour: Stories of Prague’s Jewish Quarter with Local Guide
Prague, Czechia
* Visit the Old-New Synagogue, the world's oldest Jewish church still active today and the resting place of the legendary Golem
* 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
* 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.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maisel Synagogue, Maiselova 10, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Visit a beautifully renovated Maisel synagogue with a unique exposition.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague, Vezenska 141/1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Explore the most beautiful and unusual synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town - the Spanish Synagogue.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pinkas Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague, U stareho hrbitova 243/3a 110 00, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
In the Pinkas Synagogue, we'll commemorate all the Czech Jews murdered by the Nazis. Their names are written on the synagogue walls. On the first floor, we'll talk about one of the greatest teachers in history, who held a secret art class in the Terezin concentration camp.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jewish Museum in Prague, U Satare Skoly 141/1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
We'll stop for a refreshing break at a modern café inside the Jewish Museum Information Centre.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Jewish Cemetery, Široká 3, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
We'll visit the place the famous Italian writer Umberto Eco wrote about in his novel “Prague Cemetery”. See the tombstones of the most famous Jewish people from Prague, like Rabbi Löw and Mordechai Maisel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Old-New Synagogue, Maiselova 18, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest still active synagogue in the world. You'll be wowed by its magnificent gothic architecture from the 1270s. And ehm, have we mentioned how the mystic Golem is connected to it?
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Friendly, knowledgeable, English-speaking tour guide with Jewish Museum license
- A map of Prague
- Coffee and/or Tea - A cup of top-notch coffee/tea at a local café
Exclusions
- Admission to the Jewish Museum sights and the Old-New Synagogue (550 CZK / 23 EUR)
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips or gratuities for your guide
- Lunch - OPTIONAL: traditional Czech lunch for the price of 35 EUR/person
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- This tour is in English. Other languages are available upon request – please indicate it under "Special Requirements."
- Our tours run rain or shine. Make sure to check the weather forecast and come prepared with an umbrella.
- Comfort is key on our tours, so we recommend wearing shoes that can handle Prague's famous cobblestones and dressing for the weather.
- Most travelers can participate
- The amount of walking varies as each tour guide takes a slightly different route. Let us know in advance if you have mobility issues.
- Let us know if you’d like to add a traditional Czech lunch after the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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