Prague Jewish Quarter + Prague Jewish Museum + Old Jewish Cemetery + Klausen Synagogue one-day tour
Explore the old Jewish town: with coffee and cakesThis 3-hour walking tour will teach you about Prague’s Jewish history within the wider city context. Enter the unique monuments of the former Jewish ghetto, such as the extremely well-preserved Old Jewish Cemetery and the oldest active synagogue in Europe! During visits to other synagogues, you will explore the collections of the Jewish Museum in Prague. Take a break at a local coffee shop for a cup of coffee and delicious cakes. You can then continue to visit the famous Astronomical Clock and experience the fascinating history of Old Town Square - all with a knowledgeable local guide! Start the tour at the Charles Bridge in the city center and enjoy one of Prague's beautiful views. You'll learn about the turbulent history of Jews in the Czech Republic as you travel to the Old Jewish Quarter, once the largest Jewish settlement in Europe. You will then visit well-preserved Jewish monuments - six historic synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Town Hall. Your guide will uncover some of the ancient stories and legends of Jewish Town associated with this particular part of Prague, such as the legend about the Golem. Follow in the footsteps of Franz Kafka and experience the circumstances that shaped the Jewish writer considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. After a short break at the café, you can relax with a cup of coffee and delicious cakes before continuing to the Old Town Square, an ancient market dating back to the 11th century. This beautiful square is centered around the magnificent Gothic Church of Our Lady of Tyne, the majestic Church of St. Nicholas and the medieval Old Town Hall, as well as the famous Astronomical Clock, which has measured time for more than six centuries. If there is still time, our guide will lead you through streets lined with picturesque buildings and churches. You'll discover the Old Town's countless sights and monuments, whether it's Mozart's favorite Manor Theater, the Medieval Academy of the University of Prague or a jewel of Cubist architecture, the House of the Black Madonna. [Meeting point information] • Křižovnické náměstí, next to the statue of Charles IV, our guide will be holding an orange umbrella. The nearest public transport station is "Staroměstská" (tram, bus, metro A). [Information before departure] • wear comfortable shoes • Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts • Please wear warm clothes in autumn and winter and bring an umbrella in case of rain [Additional Information] • Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) • Student tickets are only valid when purchased with a student ID card (public transport pass) or other document proving study (ISIC) • Not suitable for wheelchair users
