Walking Tour of Jewish Prague
- Multi-lingual Guide (English and German speaking)
- Guided walking tour
- Entrance fee
Key Highlights
- Walk through Europe′s oldest Jewish cemetery
- See the only Central European Jewish town quarter to survive the Holocaust
- The tour is led by an expert in local history
Overview
With roots stretching back to the 13th century, this was the only Central European Jewish town quarter that survived the Holocaust.
Stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery, where you can still make out the engravings on faded 15th century headstones.
Explore several of the area’s most beautiful synagogues and walk along Maiselova Street, which was one of the main arteries in the Jewish quarter.
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Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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To join the tour please make your way to Republic Square 3 (The yellow kiosk of Prague Sightseeing Tours & Cityrama) for this walking tour of Jewish Prague. Your walking tour begins in Prague’s old Jewish quarter, whose history extends back to the 13th century, when the members of the city’s Jewish community were ordered to leave their homes and settle in one area. The buildings standing in the Jewish quarter represent the best preserved complex of Jewish historical monuments in Europe. Your two-hour walking tour includes a stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery, the oldest existing Jewish cemetery in Europe, with tombstones dating back to 1439. You will also visit several synagogues during your tour, and traverse the narrow Maiselova Street, which was one of the main avenues of the old Jewish quarter. Your tour concludes in Prague’s Old Town Square.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Multi-lingual Guide (English and German speaking)
- Guided walking tour
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
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Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
This tour is guided MULTILINGUALLY, that means this tour accompanied in English and German language, maybe 3rd language possible.
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Customer Reviews
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Isango Walking Tour of Jewish Prague is the best!
Nina Truong, United States 06/30/2013 -
Great Tour!
Stephen Lerner, United States 08/22/2012
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