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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour: Local Guide Explores Bohemian History
4.8
87 Ratings
Praha 1
Embark on a delightful stroll with a native guide traversing Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Get familiar with the shaping history of Bohemia, explore numerous renowned places in Prague, and find out why these frequented spots hold historical importance.
Embark on a delightful stroll with a native guide traversing Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Get familiar with the shaping history of Bohemia, explore numerous renowned places in Prague, and find out why these frequented spots hold historical importance.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The tour kicks off with an introduction to Czech history.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - A brief overview of Czech history.
- Kinsky Palace - View the exterior of this renowned palace in the Old Town square.
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- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The tour kicks off with an introduction to Czech history.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - A brief overview of Czech history.
- Kinsky Palace - View the exterior of this renowned palace in the Old Town square.
- Stone Bell House - One of Prague’s most significant Gothic structures - exterior view. It is believed that Charles IV, the greatest Czech ruler, was born here.
- Jan Hus Monument - Discover one of the most famous Czech monuments and learn about Jan Hus, the Czech Martin Luther, who reformed the Catholic Church and was ultimately executed.
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - Learn about the history of the famous Astronomical Clock, a medieval marvel displaying three time measurement systems simultaneously, as well as the positions of the stars, Moon, and Sun.
- Karolinum - Admire the exterior of the historic building of the first university in Central Europe.
- The Estates Theatre - View the beautiful theater and hear about its history, including the premiere of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
- House of the Black Madonna - The only purely cubist building in Prague, representing the cubist architectural style unique to the Czech lands.
- Church of St. James - Originally built in the Gothic style, it was burned down and rebuilt in the Baroque style. Its stunning interiors include a hand hanging from the ceiling near the main entrance, reflecting a famous Prague legend.
- Tyn Yard - Ungelt - A unique medieval courtyard hidden in the center of Prague, where foreign merchants once paid customs for their goods.
- Maisel Synagogue - Enjoy the exterior view of this neo-Gothic synagogue and learn key facts about the fascinating Jewish history in the Czech lands.
- Stary zidovsky Hrbitov - Discover the jewel of Prague’s Jewish history - the Jewish Cemetery with its layers and gravestones.
- Klausen Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - The largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto. Learn about Jewish customs and burial ceremonies.
- The Old-New Synagogue - One of the first Gothic buildings in Prague. Hear the history of the oldest surviving medieval synagogue with a twin-nave design and admire its remarkable exterior, allegedly built from stones from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem.
- Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - Learn about the history and view the exterior of the most recent synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town, featuring an impressive Moorish interior design inspired by the famous Alhambra.
- Statue of Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Rona) - A monument dedicated to the world-renowned writer Franz Kafka. Want to experience depression? Read his books.
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Tour operated in English or German; please specify at time of booking
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Tour operated in English or German; please specify at time of booking
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Týnská 627/7
Týnská
The tour begins in front of the house Týnská 627/7, NOT Týnská ulička 627/8.
From the Old Town Square walk toward Tyn Cathedral. With Tyn Cathedral in front of you, take the street Tynska which runs between the Cathedral and Kinsky Palace. The meeting point is behind Tyn Cathedral.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(87 Ratings)
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Larapf3951mm
Jan 10, 2025
worthwhile tour with history students - A great tour I did with a history student named Richard. I was very lucky and even went alone with him. He really told me a lot of details within 2 hours and was also able to answer all my questions. it was really worth every penny! Danke Richard!
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Saranne_o
Jan 5, 2025
We had a tour with Maxim,... - We had a tour with Maxim, it was excellent, very informative, very interesting and a bit creepy. Would have liked a little warning about the stairs as I have a heart condition and 82 steps up and down a bit daunting, but it was fine in the end
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Justine
Dec 22, 2024
Excellent Historic Walking Tour - Fantastic walking tour of the Old Town and Jewush Quarter. Allen our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting so we covered a lot of history and architecture in the two hour tour. Would recommend.
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Tanaya_b
Dec 19, 2024
Great tour - Great overview and glimpse into the old town and Jewish quarter. Your guide Vorta was extremely was knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions.
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Jacob_c
Dec 15, 2024
Great walking tour of Prague - Our guide Vojtech, was excellent! He was engaging, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, great. The tour was the perfect introduction to Prague, I would highly recommend it.
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K1343yvlouisen
Dec 9, 2024
Castle and Alchemy tour - A great experience - We booked the Alchemy and Castle tour. A small group of 10. Martin D was our guide. He was dressed for the character of the age in a black cloak and cap !!! Very informative with lots of stories and facts to share.... even where his grandmother was born. The tour even had a tram ride up to the castle / Monestry area which was lovely and quiet from the daily crowds. The night views over the city were stunning. We stopped from a comfort break at the Monestry bar where they make the beer, this was extra but a welcome warm pit stop. The last part was the quiet night views of the cathedral which were stunning. Martin was very easy to listen to and was happy to answer questions. A totally unique way to see Prague at night. Would highly recommend 👌
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Bernard_o
Dec 1, 2024
Best detail Tour - Much detail and very knowledgeable guide. Very enjoyable. Totally recommend. Allen was very thorough and had much information to share.
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Monokop
Oct 26, 2024
Highlights of Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto - Allen is a good guide. He has a lot of information, knowledgeable in that tour and I am pleased with the history of the city, the country.
I am grateful for the trip was successful.
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Flyer41360744316
Sep 8, 2024
Nice tour guide, detailed tour! - We initially thought it was going to be a Jewish walking tour only, a fault on our behalf, given the obvious title! However, we were really glad that we could gain such a comprehensive history of Prague, from an entire city perspective and a Jewish one also. Allen, our tour guide, was particularly nice, delivering the facts in a clear, concise manner, and answering all the questions we had with a great degree of knowledge. By showering us in facts and a complete chronological history of the city, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the trip. A pleasurable morning, and a very helpful experience.
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Laura_b
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing tour - Allen was an amazing guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and will go into depth about Prague’s history as he guides you through Old Tow and the Jewish Quarter. His explanation of the Astrological clock was impressive. I was fortunate that there were only three people on the tour including myself, so it was very easy to hear and keep up with the group versus being in a group of 15-30+ participants. I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.
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