Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Overview
Enjoy a pleasant walk with a local guide through Prague's Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. You will learn the formative history of Bohemia, visit many of the famous locations in Prague and discover why these popular sites are significant to history.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Local Guide
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
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Stop 2
The beginning of the tour and introduction into the Czech history.
3
Stop 3
A brief introduction into the Czech history.
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Stop 4
An exterior view of the famous palace in the Old Town square.
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Stop 5
One of the most important Gothic buildings in Prague - exterior view. Presumably, Charles IV. - the biggest Czech ruler - was born here.
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Stop 6
One of the most famous Czech monuments and brief history of Jan Hus - Czech Martin Luther - who was reforming the Catholic Church which led to his execution in the end.
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Stop 7
Hear the history of the famous Astronomical Clock - a medieval miracle, and a fascinating game of three-time measurement systems being shown at once. Moreover showing the position of stars, Moon and Sun.
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Stop 8
Admire the exterior of the historical building of the 1st university in Central Europe.
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Stop 9
See the beautiful theater and hear something about its history - Mozart´s Don Giovanni was premiered here.
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Stop 10
The only pure cubistic building in Prague. The flagship of cubism - architectural style found only in the Czech lands.
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Stop 11
Founded in the Gothic style, burnt out and rebuilt in the baroque style. Amazing interiors and a hand hung up from the ceiling on the right side of the main entrance reflecting the famous Prague legend.
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Stop 12
Unique medieval courtyard hidden in the center of Prague and a former place, where merchants from foreign countries paid customs for the goods they brought to Prague.
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Stop 13
Enjoy exterior view of the neo-gothic synagogue. Learn the most important facts from fascinating Jewish history in the Czech lands.
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Stop 14
Be surprised by the jewel of Prague´s Jewish history - the Jewish Cemetary with its layers and gravestones.
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Stop 15
Klausen Synagofue is nowadays the largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto. Hear about Jewish customs and burial ceremonies.
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Stop 16
One of the first gothic buildings in Prague. Hear the history of the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design and enjoy it's amazing exterior. Allegedly built from stones from Solomon Temple in Jerusalem.
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Stop 17
The history and exterior view of the most recent synagogue in the Prague Jewish Town with its impressive Moorish interior design, influenced by the famous Alhambra.
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Stop 18
The monument built in a memory of the worldwide famous writer Franz Kafka. Do you want to suffer from a depression? Read his books.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
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.
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End Point
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.
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Special Instructions
• Minimum of 2 passengers per booking required
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure
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