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Jewish Prague With a Local Historian

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Prague, Czech Republic
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Prague has a long history of Jewish heritage and this tour highlights the important areas of the city that relate to the Jewish people. Join a dedicated historian to explore the Jewish Quarter which dates back to the 13th century when it was Europe’s largest Jewish ghetto. Hear stories of Jewish persecution during World War II as well as the life and writings of Franz Kafka.
  • See the Klausen Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery
  • Learn about the Holocaust and Nazi concentration camps
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour time
  • A private tour means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Nám. Franze Kafky 24/3, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

    Náměstí Franze Kafky 24/3 (Franz Kafka Square 24/3) near Meet Burger and Hotel Lippert It’s very easy to reach on foot, as it’s in the city center, just 2 min walk far from Old Town Square. You can also take public transportation (metro station Staromestska, tram 2, 17, 18).

End point

  • Jeruzalémská, Nové Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

Itinerary

1

Josefov

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Nove Mesto (New Town)

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Praha hlavni nadrazi

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Jerusalem Synagogue

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful tour

Michelle_W, Jul 2025
We had a fantastic tour of Jewish Prague. Jiri was engaging and extremely knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend his tour!

the best tour of all

Michael_L, Aug 2024
all of it jiri is a phD and it shows. excellent info. and walks at a good pace. not too fast. every question he answered patiently nd completely

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