Private Stories of Jewish Prague Walking Tour

Points forts

Itinéraire

1. 1

   Old New Synagogue

   The Old New Synagogue, also called the Altneuschul

   The Old New Synagogue, also called the Altneuschul is Europe's oldest active synagogue and is the subject of both important histories from Prague's Jewish community as well as of fantastic legends. Completed in 1270 in gothic style, it was one of Prague's first gothic buildings.

   20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

2. 2

   Old Jewish Cemetery

   The Old Jewish Cemetery

   The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of 15th century until 1786, and is full of fantastic stones and grave houses of important historical figures. Among the 12000 stones here, is the one marking the grave of the legendary Renaissance-era Rabbi Low.

   25 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   Jewish Museum

   The Jewish Museum in Prague

   The Jewish Museum in Prague is one of the most visited museums in the Czech capital. Its collection of Judaica is one of the largest in the world, about 40,000 objects, 100,000 books, and a copious archive of Czech and Moravian Jewish community histories, including the historic synagogues from the Renaissance, Baroque and modern eras.

   3 heures•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   The Jewish Town Hall in Josefov, Prague,

   The Jewish Town Hall in Josefov, Prague, was constructed adjacent to the Old New Synagogue on the corner of Maiselova and Červená Ulice in 1586 in Renaissance style under the sponsorship of Mayor Mordechai Maisel. It acquired its Rococo facade in the 18th century.

   Passage sans arrêt•Entrée libre

5. 5

   Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova Synagoga) and Old Jewish Cemetery

   The Pinkas Synagogue

   The Pinkas Synagogue is the second oldest surviving synagogue in Prague. Its origins are connected with the Horowitz family, a renowned Jewish family in Prague. Today, the synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague and commemorates about 78,000 Czech Jewish victims of the Shoah. There is also an exhibit of childrens' drawings created under the supervision of the famous art teacher of Terezin Camp, Friedl Dicker-Brandeis.

   20 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

6. 6

   Spanish Synagogue

   Built for the emerging Reform community in the 19th century, the fabulous Spanish Synagogue's name presumably refers to the Moorish Revival style in which it was built, which was inspired by the art of Arabic period of Spanish history. This extraordinary building also hosts a compellning exhibit on modern Jewish history in Prague, Czechia and Czechoslovakia.

   25 minutes•Entrée non incluse•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   This ornate Baroque synagogue also houses an impressive collection of Judaica giving a vivid experience of Jewish life in Prague and Bohemia through the centuries.

   20 minutes•Entrée non incluse

Point de rendez-vous

Please meet your guide outside Jewish Museum Information Center and Cafe Maiselova 38/15, 110 00 Josefov.

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Prise en charge

• Prise en charge ou rendez-vous au point de départ
• Vous pouvez demander une autre adresse
• L'organisateur vous contacte pour la prise en charge
• La prise en charge commence 15 min avant le départ

À savoir avant de partir

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There are some steep staircases in the synagogues. We can modify the private tour to leave out upper levels to fit mobility issues. However, there will still be about 3 steep steps down into the Old New Synagogue.
• There are some steep staircases in the synagogues. We can modify the private tour to leave out upper levels to fit mobility issues. However, there will still be about 3 steep steps down into the Old New Synagogue.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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