Prague Jewish Quarter Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Description
This walking tour takes 4 hours. Entrance fee to the Jewish Museum is 32 EUR per person. For students 26 EUR per person. It is not included in the tour price. You can easily pay by credit card. Josefov in Prague is one of the most valuable Jewish sites in the world. One of the most visited museums in the whole world. The quiet and melancholy atmosphere of the Old Jewish Cemetery from 1439 A. D. leaves an incredelible impression. In the Pinkas synagogue, now a monument to victims of the Holocaust, the walls are hand-painted with the names of Czech and Moravian Jews who perished in the Second World War. Upstairs there is a breathtaking exposition of drawings made by children in Terezin. We are going to see all the synagogues, including an ortodox Old-New Synagogue. It is the oldest preserved synagogue in Europe from 1270 A. D. Oldest synagogue in the world outside of Izrael. Still serves as a house of prayers.
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This is the oldest synagogues in Europe and oldest in the world outside of Izrael from 1270 A.D. It is still working synagogue so the services are kept inside till nowadays. Women are not allowed to be present at the services. They are separated from men in a different hall. They can only hear some of the words. We call it an orthodox synagogue.
This is the oldest still preserved Jewish cemetery in Prague from 1439 A.D. It is the biggest rarity to see it in Prague. There are burried more then 100.000 people. People had to be burried on top of each other because of lack of space. In 1787 this cemetery was abolished by Joseph II. Habsburg.
Spanish Synagogue in Prague was built in 1868 to replace the oldest synagogue in Prague from the 12th century A.D. It is an oriental, moorish architectural style. Inside it reminds of Alhambra in Spain and that is why it is called Spanish. They like to present classical music concerts inside of this synagogue so it is also considered as a concert hall. From May 2019 Spanish synagogue will be closed for 2 years because off reconstruction.
The Klausen Synagogue is nowadays the largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto and also a single example of an early Baroque synagogue in the area. Today the synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague.
The Pinkas Synagogue is the second oldest surviving synagogue in Prague. Its origins are connected with the Horowitz family, a renowned Jewish family in Prague. Today, the synagogue is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague and commemorates about 79,000 Czech Jewish victims of the Shoah.
The Maisel synagogue was erected in 1592 on the basis of a privilege granted by Emperor Rudolf II. Its founder was Mordecai Maisel, the Mayor of the Prague Jewish Town. Built by Judah Tzoref de Herz and Josef Wahl, it was originally a Renaissance temple with three naves, which was unusual for its day. The synagogue burnt down in the ghetto fire of 1689 and was rebuilt several times. It acquired its current Neo-Gothic form by Prof. A Grotte in 1893-1905.
Ceremonial Hall - located next to the Old Jewish Cemetery on the site of an old mortuary used by the Prague Burial Society (Hevrah Kaddisha), the Ceremonial Hall was built in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1906–08. The first floor once housed a room for the ritual washing of the dead; on the second floor was the burial society's club room. The building was used for its original purpose until the end of the First World War. It became part of the Jewish Museum in 1926.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up travellers in their hotel or other place they are accommodated in for instance an airbnb accommodation or hostel. I only need to know the exact address, name of the hotel or an airbnb.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart/casual
Reviews(23)
Eva is a lovely, energetic host with a kind spirit. She loves people and Prague. It was wonderful spending the day with her; albeit some parts were hard on the spirit, but important to keep learning so as not to repeat history. With more meaningful connections, we can overcome fear and bring ourselves closer to a more humane world.
We had the most fantastic time with Eva today. She is the best guide you could imagine. She is on-time, professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and delightful and we loved our time with her.
Eva was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She made the tour very enjoyable. I would recommend her highly. !
Eva is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The tour she gave us was at our own pace. I have mobility issues and she was highly cognisant of my needs and advocated for my partner and myself when lines were too long for me to remain standing or when we needed a rest break. She shared so much about the history of Praha and its former Jewish ghetto. She also had some lovely recommendations on local food options and places to visit that were far less tourist-y. We loved our time with her and now consider her a friend and someone we will surely visit when we return.
Hello Michelle, It was my pleasure to guide such a lovely people!!! Hope to see you again soon. Warmest Regards, Eva
Eva spoke English very well. She was very, very knowledgeable. Our group learned a lot and we really enjoyed her company- she is lots of fun! I would absolutely look her up again if were to visit Prague in the future.
Dear Margie, thanks very much ❣️ you & Perry were the Diamonds to my soul. Fantastic clients from New Mexico. How lucky I am ! Hope to see you again. Warm Regards, Eva
Excellent tour of the Jewish area of Prague with Eva. She was extremely knowledgeable of the complexities of the Jewish history of this area.
Dear Karen, I am very pleased you did enjoy the tour. Thanks very much. Warmest Regards, Eva
My son and I went on a private half day walking tour of the Jewish Quarter led by Eva from Eva Prague Tours. She met us at our hotel and kindly suggested we take a tram to the starting point as I have mobility issues. We toured the entire Jewish Quarter at a relaxed pace over 3+ hours. During the tour, Eva gave us a detailed history of each synagogue, grave yard or building we visited. She had a wealth of knowledge and her English was exceptional. We were surprised by her knowledge of Yiddish, Hebrew and the culture which was most impressive. She was easy to listen to, fun, respectful and sensitive. We were fortunate to visit all but one of the synagogues which was unexpectedly closed. The grave of the Rabbi who was said to have created the ‘Golem’ and the Old New Synagogue were spiritual highlights. We had an unforgettable private tour with a highly professional tour guide which was well worth the extra cost. Ask for Eva, she is an excellent guide and will personalize your tour with humor, respect and sensitivity. As we were leaving the Jewish Quarter, Eva called out to a man who happened to be the owner of a kosher restaurant. They chatted together, clearly friends. Later that evening, I called in a take out order to the restaurant and told him we were with Eva that day. We had a delicious meal, which paid respect to both Czech and kosher cuisine.
My dear friend, thanks so much for booking this tour. Hope you are both well. See you soon in Prague 🥰 Warmest Regards, Eva
We covered a lot of ground and our guide Eva was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour. She gave us an extremely comprehensive tour delivered in a fun and interesting way. Her presentation was perfect for us and made the tour most enjoyable.
Dear Melanie, Thanks very much for such a lovely review! It was my pleasure to meet you and show you my home time which I love from the bottom of my heart. Take care. Eva
I couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! Eva was amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly! Do not hesitate to sign up for this tour!
Eva is quite knowledgeable and a fun persona1 lity. She met us right on schedule at the hotel and pointed out interesting sites on the way to the Jewish Quarter. We went through the old Jewish cemetery and 3 Synagogues/museums. We highly recommend Eva.
Dear Doug, thanks very much for such a positive feedback. Warmest Regards, Eva
