A Half-Day Tour in the Jewish Quarter of Prague
Discover the Jewish history and legends: the Golem, pogroms, and WW II (3 hours)
This tour is suitable for people who are interested in Jewish culture and the history of Prague's Jewish Town. The tour includes the Old Jewish Cemetery, Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Old-New Synagogue, and the Ceremonial Hall.
The richness of history and legends of this place is phenomenal. You will hear great stories about Golem (the man of clay), and his creator rabbi Löw. The unfortunate history of pogroms (organized killing of Jews), plague epidemics, restrictions, and prohibitions for Jews will also be mentioned here.
The most unfortunate events around World War II will be explained in Pinkas Synagogue, which is nowadays memorial of 80 000 killed or exterminated Jews from our country.
We are looking forward to providing you with detailed, and interesting information about the lives of Jews in Prague, and in our country.
ITINERARY
- Old Jewish Cemetery (visit inside / highlight)
- Maisel Synagogue (visit inside)
- Pinkas Synagogue (visit inside / highlight)
- Jewish City Hall (admire from the outside)
- Klausen Synagogue (visit inside)
- Spanish Synagogue (visit inside / highlight)
- Old-New Synagogue (optional - visit inside/ highlight)
- Ceremonial Hall of Jewish Burial Society (visit inside)
If you would like to see anything else in Prague, do not hesitate to contact me :-).
I am always willing to customize the tour for you.
PRICE: 140 USD or 3 150 CZK