Name: Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour: Historical Highlighs
Brand: Prague Trips & Tickets
Price: 18 EUR
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Highlights of Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto

Highlights of Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Our walking tour gives you an in-depth survey of the rich history behind the monuments and famous sites in Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Hear your guide weave the stories of Prague’s religious and political history as you stroll along old, winding cobblestone streets.

See the world-famous Astronomical Clock, the Jan Hus monument, Charles University and the ancient Old-New Synagogue, and the unique Old Jewish Cemetery.

Wander through time with us as you discover the wonderful, complex history of the Old Town and the old Jewish Quarter. Let the City of 100 Spires inspire and enchant you.

Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour Schedule & Details

Days:
Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun (April 1 – October 31), Thu, Sat (November 1 – March 31)
Time:
10:30 am
Duration:
2 hours
Includes:
- Review of the history of the Jewish Ghetto, and the secret hiding place of the legendary Golem
- The theater where Mozart conducted the world premiere of "Don Giovanni"
- The story behind the Franz Kafka statue
- How to read the Astronomical Clock

What’s Included in Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour?

Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock
Estate Theatre
Charles University
St James Church
Our Lady of Tyn Church
The Ungelt district
Jewish Quarter
Synagogues
Old Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Burial Society
Origin of the words "Bohemia" and "Czech"
Jan Hus and the Hussites
Execution of 27 Protestant noblemen in 1621
Franz Kafka statue

Key Attractions of Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Fascinating and intricate history of the Old Town
Magic of the Jewish Ghetto and its legends
Brief but in-depth exploration of Prague’s unique history, character, and architecture
Presentation of the City as a “mosaic” of religions, cultures, and design styles

Highlights of Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour Overview

See Prague, the beautiful “City of 100 Spires”, in the most unexpected way. Our 2-hour walking tour of Prague’s Old Town and the Jewish Ghetto is the perfect introduction to Prague.

Your knowledgeable, friendly guide will summarize the City’s and the Bohemian lands’ origins, and even explain the curious symbols on the Astronomical Clock. You will learn about the life of the Czech people’s beloved Jan Hus while standing in front of his monument in the Square. As you walk, you will visit places and learn of events that shaped the cultures and educational standards in all of Central Europe – the Estates Theatre, Charles University, the birth home of Franz Kafka, and an array of churches and synagogues. And we encourage you to absorb the centuries-old aura of mysterious traditions found in the Jewish Ghetto.

Your guide will bring together many divergent facets of the history of Bohemia, showing how so many famous sites in Prague are significant to Czechs. Come with us and let Prague into your heart and soul!

Did you like Prague Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Tour? Interested in more?

After experiencing such an introduction, perhaps you would like to see more! We invite you to join the afternoon Prague Castle & River Cruise on the same day

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All our tours start from Tynska 7 in Prague’s Old Town, just a few minutes’ walk from the Old Town Square.

18 EUR adult
16 EUR student / senior
Prices include 12% VAT

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