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Historic Prague Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in French

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About this activity

Join this 3h30 walking tour through Prague's historic Jewish Quarter. Explore the history of Josefov, which was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe and walk on streets dating back as far as the 10th century.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Commentary in French
    • Local guide
    • 1 beverage

    Not included

    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Itinerary

    1. Maisel Synagogue

      The Maisel Synagogue

      The Maisel Synagogue is a neo-Gothic synagogue in Prague, dating from 1590-1592 and rebuilt in 1893-1905. Located in the city's former Jewish ghetto, Josefov, it houses the first part of an exhibition devoted to the history of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia (early settlement, early emancipation).

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Old New Synagogue

      The Old-New Synagogue in Prague's Josefov Jewish quarter

      The Old-New Synagogue in Prague's Josefov Jewish quarter is the oldest synagogue in Europe still in use. The oldest synagogue in Europe is the one in Erfurt, built in 1094, but it is no longer in use and is now a museum.

      15 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    3. The Klaus Synagogue

      The Klaus Synagogue is a Baroque synagogue in Prague, dating from 1694 and renovated in 1884. Located in the city's former Jewish ghetto, Josefov, it houses an exhibition dedicated to Jewish traditions and customs.

      15 minutesAdmission included

    4. Old Jewish Cemetery

      The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic,

      The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, is located in the former Jewish quarter of Josefov in the Old Town. It is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. Many renowned figures from the local Jewish community were buried there, including Rabbi Juda Loew ben Bezale, businessman Mordechai Maisel, historian David Gans, and Rabbi David Oppenheimer. Today, the cemetery is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague.

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    5. Spanish Synagogue

      The Spanish Synagogue (in Czech Španělská Synagoga)

      The Spanish Synagogue (in Czech Španělská Synagoga) was built in 1868 on the site of Prague's oldest synagogue, Altshul, which dated back to the 12th century and was destroyed in 1867. It was designed in Moorish style by Vojtěch Ignác Ullmann. It is the most recent synagogue in Josefov, Prague's former Jewish quarter.

      15 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    6. Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova Synagoga) and Old Jewish Cemetery

      The Pinkas Synagogue (in Czech: Pinkasova synagoga), built in 1535 and located at 3 Široká Street in the Josefov district of Prague's Old Town, was expanded in the late Gothic style. The walls are covered with the names of Czech victims of the Holocaust.

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    Meet your guide at Republic Square in central Prague. Your guide will be waiting right in front of the Municipal House and the Powder Tower and will be holding a white umbrella with an Avantgarde Prague logo on it.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A moderate amount of walking is involve; comfortable walking shoes recommended
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Avantgarde Prague DMC s.r.o.
    Product code
    11233P2

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