Explore Prague’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide and discover centuries of Jewish history, culture, and resilience. Visit the Old-New Synagogue, the medieval Old Jewish Cemetery, and several synagogues including the Pinkas Synagogue with its Holocaust memorial.
Learn about Jewish traditions, Franz Kafka, and the impact of the Holocaust, while entry tickets to the Jewish Museum, synagogues, old Jewish cemetery and medieval underground are included.
Stroll through Prague’s historic Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Visit the Old Jewish Cemetery – one of the oldest in Europe
Enter the medieval underground of the 12th-century palace
Discover Old-New, Maisel, Klausen, Pinkas and Spanish synagogues
Learn about Jewish life, culture, and traditions in Prague
Hear stories of Franz Kafka and other remarkable figures
Reflect on the Holocaust at the Pinkas Synagogue memorial
Step into the heart of Prague’s Jewish Quarter and uncover centuries of history, culture, and resilience. This guided walking tour takes you through narrow streets, hidden courtyards, and iconic landmarks that preserve Jewish heritage dating back over 1,000 years.
Your expert guide will share the fascinating stories of Prague’s Jewish community – from times of prosperity to struggles with persecution – and how it shaped the city’s identity. You will also learn about the devastating impact of the Holocaust on Prague’s Jews and how the memory of those who perished is preserved today.
Highlights of the tour include the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe, and the haunting Old Jewish Cemetery, where thousands of gravestones stand as silent witnesses of history. You’ll also see the Jewish Town Hall, Franz Kafka’s birthplace, and several synagogues, including the Pinkas Synagogue with its Holocaust memorial.
By the end of the tour, you will not only have visited Prague’s most important Jewish landmarks but also gained a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions, resilience, and heritage in Central Europe.
HOW MUCH :
75€ (900czk) adults / 55€ (800czk) students
prior booking required - tickets are available online on our website or from the reception desk
WHEN :
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9AM
The tour is in English and lasts approx. 2,5 hours.
WHERE :
The meeting point is in Retezova street 3, inside of the restaurant U Kunstatu located in the courtyard
The ending point is Josefov, in front of Jewish Cemetery
Professional licensed English-speaking guide
Entry tickets to the Jewish Museum, synagogues, and Old Jewish Cemetery
Walking tour of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Includes admission to the medieval underground of the palace U Kunštátů
EMAIL :
ww2inprague@seznam.cz
TELEPHONE :
(+420) 605 918 596