Small Group Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
Description
Group size is maximum 8 people. The tour is with Prague Licenced Guide and British expat Jason, living and working in the city since 1996. Easy pace and filled with entertaining and interesting content.
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Itinerary
This is all about the little streets, passageways, alleyways and courtyards where big groups can't go. On their own they are not considered attractions but you need to understand why they are here before you can understand why the Old Town and Jewish Quarter looks like it does. Although not considered attractions you'll also be introduced to the Stolpersteine (Stumble Stones) project, learn some Czech, interpret building identifiers, recognise building design styles, get tips on local food/drink and a raft of other local tips from more than 20 years living here. Specific attractions are below.
This includes overviews of the Pinkas Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, Klausen Synagogue, Old/New Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue. Concise history, modern day function, what to look for plus tips on how to skip the lines.
Learn when the Old Town Hall first opened, how it came to have an Astronomical Clock, who built it, how it works and some tips on where best to watch the apostle procession.
You'll find out who built it and why, what it represents and how to interpret it, an overview of Jan Hus, the Hussite movement and the Czech Reformist movement. You'll also learn about the Marian Column which used to be on the square, what that was used for and why it's not here any more.
Learn why it was built, why is it in this place, what used to be here and get directions to a popular beer garden
You'll get an overview of the church, it's style, why it's here and looks like it does, how it's denomination has changed over the years and a first look at the last census data
You'll get an overview of the history of the church, why it's here, Gothic features to look out for, how you get into it and opening times
Learn why it was built, who built it and the different names it has had over the years. You'll also learn why Czech language performances were not allowed here and it's claim to fame.
Between passageways we'll pass one of the oldest markets in Europe, the Havelska Street Market. Learn when it opened, why you might want to come here and why it's only 10% of it's original size.
Yes, that cake often referred to as the "Chimney Cake". Learn how Czechs prefer to eat it.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(227)
Great way to spend the morning. I learned a lot from Jason.
Jason told us so many things we would not have otherwise learned about Old Town and the Jewish quarter of Prague. This was a great walking tour and we covered a lot of ground. Note that you don't go into any sights.,
Jason is an exceptional tour guide. He was knowledgeable, funny, and importantly, showed us Old Town while keeping to the shade on an extremely hot day. His sensitivity to where the shade was meantime barely noticed the heat. Would definitely recommend Jason to anyone, especially if you want a native English speaker.
Highly recommend Jason for a trip around old town and the Jewish quarter. We learned a lot, had time for questions, and left with suggestions for the remainder of the trip. Book with Jason!
We booked Jason for a two-hour walking tour during our brief debut stay in Prague this past spring and it was an experience I would recommend to everyone, especially if you're a smaller family/friends group looking for a more personalized experience. Jason's challenge was keeping our 11 year old daughter engaged and while I was concerned for the first fifteen minutes, he had some other things in store for later in the tour that she thoroughly enjoyed (spoiler alert - it was feeding the Nutria near one of the bridges). Sadly the most awesome fact I came away with was seeing the location of the video for the INXS song 'Never Tear Us Apart' (being Australian this was especially cool). However hard core history buffs need not fear because Jason has an incredible knowledge of the city and a passion for sharing it. The tour was a lively pace but not demanding. Jason brings his enthusiasm for his adopted home so that you come away feeling slightly more knowledgeable and definitely ready to plan a return trip.
We spent the morning with Jason, who was incredibly well versed in the City history, religion, politics, and general information related to Prague. We were very impressed and loved the very small group as it helped with interactions along the way. This is a very highly recommended experience!
Very enjoyable tour on 3 June, absolutely what I was looking for. Group was a family of 4 and three solos, Jason explained the history of Prague and its statues and buildings in a way that was interesting and easy to understand. But it was the lesser known and quirky things that added to the experience. I can’t stop watching that INXS video. Thoroughly recommended to anyone looking for a small group guide and I am so glad I booked on this tour.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable. It was warm and he knew exactly where to be in the shade. He got us to the perfect spot and time to see the Astronomical clock. The walking pace was good. Gave us great recommendations for Restaurants and other sights to see.
Our guide, Jason, was easily found, very knowledgeable and humourous. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
We did two of Jason's tours in the one day - the morning Jewish Quarter and the afternoon Old Town and castle tour. Both tours were very informative. Jason keeps the pace going well and we learnt so much about the city, the history and the saw some very unique places on the tours.
