Prague Jewish Quarter Tour

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 all 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.

What You Will Learn on the Tour:

-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 compared to visiting the sites independently.

For many people, the tour offers one of the most memorable and insightful experiences in Prague. It is especially recommended for first-time visitors. With limited information inside the sites, those who explore independently often miss key details and context. A guided tour provides essential explanation, storytelling and insight, greatly enhancing your 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.

Modest dress is required to enter the synagogues. Please ensure your shoulders and torso are covered.

Visitor Tip: In World War II, thousands of Jews were deported from the Jewish Quarter to Terezín (Theresienstadt) Concentration Camp and Ghetto, located 60 km from Prague. The Terezín Tour, which departs from Prague, continues the story of this dark episode in human history.

State your requirements in Special Requests on the booking form.