Prague Old Jewish Quarter and Spanish Synagogue Private Tour
Description
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2-hour: Prague Jewish Quarter Tour Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage sites and see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall, the Old-New Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue (exteriors only). 3-hour: Jewish Quarter & Spanish Synagogue Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage sites, visit the Spanish Synagogue and see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall and the Old-New Synagogue (exteriors only). 4-hour: Jewish Quarter, Spanish Synagogue & Cemetery Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage sites, visit the Spanish Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery, and see the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Jewish Town Hall (exterior). 6-hour: Jewish Quarter, Cemetery & 2 Synagogues Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage sites, visit the Spanish Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old-New Synagogue, and see the Maisel Synagogue and the Jewish Town Hall (exterior).
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Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of the World of Franz Kafka, Nám. Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Your Private Guide will take you to the historic district where the Jewish population flourished from the early Middle Ages to the Nazi occupation of Czech Republic. You will see the historic Maisel Synagogue, where some 6,000 Jewish artifacts were stored by Nazi during WWII and the Pinkas Synagogue, which is a home to the Memorial of Holocaust Victims of Bohemia and Moravia with 77,297 names of the victims listed on the walls.
Other points of interest include the magnificent Rudolfinum and the beautiful Jewish Town Hall, which was built in 1586 to host meetings and events of the Jewish community.
Nearby you will also find the oldest building in the Jewish Town, the Old-New Synagogue, and hear the Jewish-Czech legend of Golem, who is said to be hidden in the synagogue’s attic.
You will also see the exterior of the Spanish Synagogue, a playful Franz Kafka Monument, as well as the House of Last Minute (a former Kafka residence) in the Old Town Square, near the iconic Astronomical Clock. Visit the Spanish Synagogue and see its exhibit on the Jewish history from the 18th century Enlightenment period to the present day. It is a unique Moorish-style synagogue with arabesques, gilt and polychrome motifs and a dazzling combination of rich green, blue and red hues. It boasts a beautiful 19th century interior with a showpiece Torah ark.
Get the full experience of the Old Jewish Quarter. This option includes a walking tour with visits to the Spanish Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery, you will also visit the Old-New Synagogue on the prestigious Parizska street.
The 15th century graveyard is a fascinating place to visit as its home to 12,000 tombstones, many of which are layered on top of each other due to the limited space. As one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the world it is a must-see Jewish heritage site.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tours of the Spanish Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old-New Synagogue are not included in the basic 2-hour option.
- Synagogues in Prague's Jewish Town are active places of worship, so interior tours during scheduled events (such as Sabbath, Jewish holidays, concerts etc are limited.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Spanish Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery and Old-New Synagogue allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
Reviews(10)
We had a super-nice, competent guide in Jakobu. Unfortunately Prague after New Year's Eve was just a) very, very full b) very, very cold and the tour outside was super-good, but not a real treat.
Liebe/r Compass13489717379, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung mit uns zu teilen. Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Jakobu die Tour für Sie spannend und informativ gestaltet hat. Prag kann während der Winterferienzeit sehr belebt und kalt sein, aber wir freuen uns, dass die Qualität der Führung dennoch positiv hervorgestochen ist. Ihr Feedback bedeutet uns viel. Wir schätzen Ihre Empfehlung sehr und würden uns freuen, Sie bei einer weiteren unvergesslichen Tour wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Rosotravel Team
No show! We waited 15 minutes for our tour guide who never showed up and didn’t answer his phone. No response from tour operator. Avoid!
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We understand how frustrating it is when expectations are not met, and we regret that your experience was disrupted. Please note that a full refund has already been issued for your booking. While this situation is not reflective of our usual standards, we hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future.
It was a whirlwind overview of the Jewish history of Prague. So much was covered. Our guide had a wonderful depth of knowledge, and deep compassion for the history of the Jews of Prague. I would recommend it to others and am grateful for the experience.
Thank you, Mary_A, for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you appreciated the depth of knowledge and compassion our guide shared. It means a lot that you felt the experience was meaningful and would recommend it to others. Rosotravel Team
The guide Did Not show up! We were waiting for 45 minutes at the meeting place and nobody showed up! Please refund our full price.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the cancellation of your tour. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait without anyone arriving, and we are truly sorry for the experience. Please note that a full refund has already been processed for your booking. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll give us another chance in the future to provide the quality experience we strive for.
Valentina provided wealth of information about Jewish life in Prague. She was very professional and structured her tour with consideration for several brakes providing us an opportunity to rest and ask questions. We will certainly hire her again next year.
Dear Elena, Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with our guide! We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
A well informed guide who took interest in showing and saying all the details of this tour. She made it very interesting and I truly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're so glad the guide's attention to detail and enthusiasm made the tour enjoyable for you. Your recommendation means a lot—hope to see you again soon! 🌟
We had an excellent time. Tour was very well organized. Guide was very knowledgeable. Well do it again.
Dear Elena, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and the time spent with our guide. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
Spectacular tour with an amazing & knowledgeable guide! Would say its a must do in Prague! Recommended!
Hello Ana_P, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guide both knowledgeable and engaging. Exploring the Jewish Quarter and Spanish Synagogue is truly special, and we’re delighted it left such a positive impression. Best regards, Rosotravel Team
We had an amazing adventure learning about the Jewish Quarter in Prague. Our guide was exceptional in her knowledge and ability to translate that knowledge into compelling stories. She showed us all of the Synagogues, explained in detail the significance of each one, and gave us great insight into the long Jewish history in Prague. The Jewish Cemetery portion of the tour was quite interesting as we learned about the long history of the many generations of Jews buried there and the traditions associated with the Burial Ceremonies. Excellent investment of time and a compelling tour. Difficult to hear about the terrible atrocities committed by the Nazis but important that we remember these terrible things so we don’t repeat them.
Nice tour around the jewish quarter of Praga, with very interesting stories about jews along history.
