• Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - The Astronomical Clock is a prominent landmark in Prague. After meeting the tour guide beneath the Clock, the journey will proceed to the Jewish Quarter, Josefov.
• Josefov - Known as the Jewish Quarter in Prague, Josefov is a significant Jewish site globally, as it remained intact during World War II. The Jewish Museum includes an ancient Jewish cemetery and several synagogues, each showcasing various aspects of Jewish heritage, such as traditions, art, and history.
• Maisel Synagogue - Constructed in 1592, the Maisel Synagogue is named after its founder, philanthropist Mordecai Maisel. As the mayor of the Jewish town, he supported numerous Jewish organizations, funded the construction of a public bathhouse, ritual baths, and an almshouse, and contributed to the building of the Jewish town hall and several synagogues.
• Pinkas Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - Dating back to 1535, the Pinkas Synagogue is part of the Jewish Museum and serves as a memorial to nearly 80,000 Jewish Holocaust victims from the Czech lands.
• Stary zidovsky Hrbitov - The Old Jewish Cemetery is among the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe and one of the few ancient Jewish burial sites still existing, operating from the 15th to the late 18th century. Approximately 80,000 ghetto residents in Prague were interred here. Due to space constraints, the tombs are layered, with one section reaching up to 12 layers.

Among the notable figures buried here is the 16th-century Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, renowned for creating a golem, a mud figure he reportedly brought to life to protect the local Jewish community from anti-Semitic attacks.

• Klausen Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - The Klausen Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town. “Klausen” originally referred to three smaller 16th-century buildings on this site, including a yeshivah (Talmudic school) founded by the esteemed Rabbi Loew. Following the ghetto fire of 1689, the Klausen Synagogue was constructed in 1694 in the early Baroque style.
• The Old-New Synagogue - Franz Kafka attended services here. Legend has it that the Golem, an artificial being made of clay in the 16th century, is hidden in the attic. Built in the Gothic Cistercian style in the late 13th century, the Old-New Synagogue is the oldest building in the Jewish Town and one of Europe’s oldest synagogues still in use. It has served as the main synagogue for the Prague Jewish community for over 700 years.
• Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - The Spanish Synagogue is the newest synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town. Constructed in 1868 for the local Reform congregation on the site of the 12th-century Altschul, the oldest synagogue in the Prague ghetto, it is named for its stunning Moorish interior design, inspired by the renowned Alhambra.
• Josefov - The tour is scheduled for 2.5 hours, with an optional extra 30 minutes available in case of queues at the synagogues due to security measures. This additional time can be used to explore the synagogues further or to visit the Old Town and Charles Bridge. As a private tour, the guide will customize the itinerary to suit your preferences.

• Pick up at your hotel reception or other location in the city center on foot
• Local, licensed, experienced and fun tour guide

• Tip

The renowned author Franz Kafka was a regular attendee of the Old-New Synagogue in Prague. This 13th-century Gothic edifice is the most ancient structure in the Jewish Quarter and stands as one of the longest-serving synagogues in Europe. Participate in our Prague Jewish Tours and uncover the history of Josefov, previously known as the Prague Jewish Ghetto.

The major portion of this area is occupied by the Jewish Museum, home to several synagogues and a cemetery. This promises to be a distinctive cultural opportunity to delve into the lives and customs of Jews who were isolated in the former Prague Jewish ghetto over six centuries. Did it ever occur to you that amidst all European cities, only Prague maintained its Jewish legacy unscarred during WWII? Discover the reason on our tour.

Our tour guides, certified by the Jewish Museum, will lead you through the Jewish Quarter and Museum. As all our tours are private, you will dictate the rhythm of this personal walking journey.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.