Jewish History and Old Town Walking Tour of Prague
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
This 1,5 hour walking tour gives you the Prague landmarks and the atmosphere that made Prague one of Europe’s top destinations. Explore the oldest and most important sights of the former Jewish ghetto and the Old Town of Prague. Learn about the ancient history of Jewish people in the Czech lands and see their unique monuments such as the oldest preserved synagogue in the whole of Europe! Descent into the maze of cobbled streets of the Old Town, admire the stunning architecture of the Old Town Square and its prodigious Astronomical Clock - all this with a knowledgeable local guide!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Rudolfinum
Start the tour in the very heart of the city – and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Prague panorama.
Jewish Town Hall (Zidovska radnice)
As you head to the old Jewish Quarter, once the largest Jewish settlement in Europe, you learn about turbulent history of the Jewish people in the Czech lands. The Prague Jewish Quarter with its six historical synagogues, a Jewish Town Hall, magical Old Jewish Cemetery and the unique genius loci is one of the best preserved in the world. Admire an imposing frontage of the Old New Synagogue - the oldest extant synagogue in the whole of Europe – according to one of the legends the resting place of the legendary Golem, the predecessor of Frankenstein’s monster. Walk in the footsteps of Franz Kafka and feel the environment which had shaped this writer who is regarded as one of the most influential authors of 20th century. Your guide will unveil some of Jewish Town’s old stories and legends connected to this specific part of old Prague.
Options
With museum ticket (Italian)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
Old and Jewish Town (German)
With museum ticket (Russian)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
With museum ticket (German)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
With museum ticket (English)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
Old and Jewish Town (Russian)
Old and Jewish Town (English)
Old and Jewish Town (French)
With museum ticket (French)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
Old and Jewish Town (Italian)
Old and Jewish Town (Spanish)
With museum ticket (Spanish)
Prague Jewish museum ticket: Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Small group tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Three days of Prague ... intriguing and fairytale historical city
Journey20265198652,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience of the tour for the skill and knowledgeable historical preparation of the guide Dario who patiently illustrated the city the goodies the restaurants the anecdotes making us passionate and understand the culture and charm of Prague.
Great experience
Dmitry S,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable about the Jewish history in Prague. Besides the main subject, she gave recommendations what synagogues and other places are worth visiting, and what local eateries are tourist traps and probably are not worth visiting. The tour was slightly delayed but I was warned about it via a message.
Walk in their shoes
beemarsh2015,Oct 2, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The spirit of this place is to be honored and cherished. We cannot really understand the journey of the Jews without having shared it. Seeing the generations of gravestones stacked up because they were given no more room, seeing the names of the exterminated loving embossed around the walls, seeing the artifacts of children in the camps, brings us a bit closer, makes the stories we have heard more real. Time spent in this neighborhood is not morbid; you will come away richer for the experience.
Jewish History and Old Town WalkingTour of Prague
patricia k,Sep 14, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide - I came away with a very detailed view of the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town. I went back to see the sites in more detail after the tour. Friendly and knowledgable guide.
Guide didn't show up
dewalker04,Jul 1, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We signed up for this tour through TripMasters. Our did not show up, and did not contact us to let us know it was canceled. After waiting at the meeting point for 10 minutes, we contacted them. They told us the guide could not make it, and we would be refunded the cost of the tour. After we returned from our vacation, we contacted TripMasters, and they said they would contact the local company, and athat we would receive a refund in 1 to 2 weeks. It has now been 2 1/2 weeks, and still no refund. We again contacted TripMasters, and they said they have not received a response from the tour company. At this point, I doubt we will receive any type of refund.
Our guide did an excellent job...
Lauren S,Oct 31, 2017
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide did an excellent job managing a disparate group of people on a busy afternoon. He was extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Prague.
Took the Jewish History Walking Tour...
Jim W,Oct 9, 2017
- Review from Viator
1.00Took the Jewish History Walking Tour with Jan. I'm not Jewish, but I do work in the field of Holocaust Studies, so I have at least some passing knowledge of the religion. I would hope, though, that a Jew never goes on this tour, because Jan's lack of knowledge he referred to Jewish religious observance as their mass and outright stereotyping Jews like to stay together would be both infuriating and painful. While I know it is difficult to find a Jew to lead this tour, it should not be too much to ask that the tour guide has at least some knowledge of Judaism and Jewish practices. At the very least, the guide cannot perpetuate the very stereotypes and prejudices that laid waste to Jewish communities throughout Europe.
Enjoyed the tour unfortunately it was a...
ann b,Oct 4, 2017
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyed the tour unfortunately it was a public holiday so all the places were closed
Zdenek was our tour guide and it...
Eveline V,Aug 7, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Zdenek was our tour guide and it ended up just being me and little brother with was amazing! He gave us a Old Town history tour too everything was very interesting, plus we got to walk through shortcuts which showed us a different point of view and feeling than those overcrowded streets!Highly recommend
Our tour guide Barbara was extremely...
Jessica C,Jul 31, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Barbara was extremely informative and enthusiastic, she offered lots of knowledge and also tested our knowledge which we found fun. We would highly recommend this tour to others, we learned a lot.
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