Private Half-Day Prague Walking Tour: Stories of Jewish Prague

Name: Private Half-Day Prague Walking Tour: Stories of Jewish Prague
Brand: Insight Cities Prague
SKU: 5b43ddb0-bba8-4c08-85e9-c7f02359e7d3

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Summary

Meet your dedicated guide at the Old-New Synagogue for your 3-hour private walking tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter. Explore the synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe, built in the mid-13th century. Admire the Gothic architecture and learn about medieval times Judaic social and religious customs. Continue to tour through the sites and exhibits that make up Prague's Jewish Museum, listening to commentary from your guide. Learn about the implementation of the Nazis' "Final Solution" in Prague and Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia. Listen to your guide detail the Jewish community's experiences during the communist years and the revival of today's Jewish community in Prague.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

This 3-hour private walking tour of the Jewish Quarter in Prague with an historian guide focuses on the collection of buildings, exhibitions and sites that make up the Jewish Museum: the five remaining synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Town Hall. Your tour will be begin at the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe.

What’s included?

Historian guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees to Jewish Museum and Old-New Synagogue (530 CZK/adults; 370 CSK/students)
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Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Insight Cities Prague

About operator:

The guides at Insight Cities are a network of local historians in Europe, mostly with MA and PhD-level degrees. As brainy guides, we look for the crucial detail, the vital, quirky fact that illuminates local cultures while also revealing global contexts. We care passionately about good storytelling and good hosting and crafting engaging tours that reveal centuries of history to you in insightful ways. We’re proud to have helped thousands of travelers to get the most from their time in our wonderful cities.