| The Prague Jewish Quarter Tour traces the history of what was once the largest Jewish ghetto in Europe. Tour availability is limited due to the small number of certified guides, so we strongly recommend booking in advance. This top-rated walking tour is led by an expert, certified guide in Jewish history, and includes a Jewish Town Ticket, which gains you entry to the most important historic sites.
The Jewish Quarter Tour explores the history, legends and traditions of Prague’s Jewish community, from their early 10th-century settlements through enforced isolation, waves of pogrom refugees and the horrors of the 20th century. You will also learn about the everyday life of the Jewish people through the ages: how they lived, worked and survived, their achievements and failures. The story unfolds vividly as we walk the cobbled streets of the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) and visit the Spanish Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue and Old-New Synagogue, along with the Old Jewish Cemetery. Where, for instance, does the famous “Golem” fit into the story? Why were people really buried ten deep, one on top of the other? How, despite the terrible purges of the Nazi occupation, did the beautiful monuments in the Jewish Quarter survive? We also discover a bit about the life of Franz Kafka, the famous author who was born and raised here.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS -Jewish communities in Prague, from the earliest records of 965 through medieval times to the present day. -Development of the Jewish Ghetto, and the history of the synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery and Ceremonial Hall. -Background to, and reasons for the redevelopment of the Jewish Ghetto at the turn of the 20th century. -Changing status of the Jews over the centuries, and the tragedy of the Holocaust. -Remnants of a community: Prague's Jewish people today. -Discover the largest collection of Jewish ceremonial art (Judaica) in Central Europe, including silver, glass, textiles, manuscripts, and other rare and precious objects.
The Jewish Quarter Tour offers excellent value and a more informative experience than visiting the sites independently.
For many people, the tour is one of the most memorable and insightful experiences in Prague. It is especially recommended for first-time visitors. With limited information available inside some of the sites, independent visitors can miss important details and historical context. A guided tour provides explanation, storytelling and insight that greatly enhance the visit.
-----------------------------------------------Prague Experience walking tours are led by licensed tourist guides.
The tour is in English as standard. If you require a tour in German, French, Italian or Spanish, please state this in Special Requests on the booking form.
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ADDITIONAL TOUR: TEREZÍN CONCENTRATION CAMP & GHETTO
During the Second World War, thousands of Jewish people from Prague were deported to the Terezín Ghetto, located approximately 60 km from the city. The Terezín Tour, which departs from Prague, tells the story of this dark chapter in human history. | 
