Prague: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with Admission Tickets

History

The Josefov district, known as Prague’s Jewish Quarter, is one of the most historically significant areas of the city, steeped in centuries of Jewish culture and history. The quarter is home to remarkable landmarks such as the Maisel Synagogue, Old-New Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, and the Spanish Synagogue, each carrying stories of the Jewish community’s resilience through times of prosperity and persecution. This area also houses the Old Jewish Cemetery, a hauntingly beautiful site where thousands of tombstones stand as silent witnesses to the past.

Over the years, Prague’s Jewish community has contributed greatly to the city’s cultural, intellectual, and political life, but their story also carries deep tragedy. During World War II, the Jewish community of Prague, along with many others, suffered from Nazi persecution, and the Pinkas Synagogue stands as a memorial to those who perished. On this tour, you’ll walk through history, learning about the lives of Prague’s Jewish residents, their faith, and their endurance through turbulent times.

Highlights

• Learn the rich history of the Jewish community in Prague
• Explore the Josefov Jewish Quarter, one of the most historically significant areas of the city
• Visit the Maisel, Spanish, Pinkas, and Old-New synagogues
• See the Old Jewish Cemetery with its thousands of tombstones
• Hear touching stories about the people who were persecuted during the Nazi regime

Full Description

Embark on a guided walking tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov. Begin your journey at the Maisel Synagogue and hear about the rich Jewish heritage in Prague before making your way through the quarter. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories about the Jewish community, its most famous figures, and the customs that have shaped Prague’s history.

During the tour, you will visit the Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, and the Old-New Synagogue. Each of these historic sites tells a different chapter of Prague’s Jewish past. The Pinkas Synagogue also serves as a memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust, featuring the names of over 77,000 victims inscribed on its walls. A visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the oldest Jewish burial sites in Europe, will give you a deeper understanding of the centuries-old traditions and the community’s resilience.

Please note, visitors to the synagogues must be appropriately dressed, with no exposed arms, shoulders, or abdomen. No swimsuits, and shoes must be worn for entry.

What’s Included

• Licensed tour guide with in-depth knowledge of Prague’s Jewish history
• Entry to the Pinkas Synagogue
• Entry to the Maisel Synagogue
• Entry to the Jewish Cemetery
• Entry to the Spanish Synagogue
• Entry to the Old-New Synagogue

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at the GET PRAGUE GUIDE office, located at Maiselova 5, 110 00, Prague 1. Your guide will be ready to take you on a fascinating journey through the Jewish Quarter.

Price

From $76 per person

Traveler Reviews

• “Quick access to sites. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. A great way to explore the Jewish Quarter!”
• “Peter was an amazing tour guide! Fun, interesting, incredibly knowledgeable, and attuned to the group’s needs!”
• “It was very informative and interesting. Would have helped to have headsets for better audio clarity, though.”