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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour: Local Guide Explores Bohemian History
4.8
99 Ratings
Praha 1
Embark on a delightful stroll with a native guide traversing Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Get familiar with the shaping history of Bohemia, explore numerous renowned places in Prague, and find out why these frequented spots hold historical importance.
Embark on a delightful stroll with a native guide traversing Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Get familiar with the shaping history of Bohemia, explore numerous renowned places in Prague, and find out why these frequented spots hold historical importance.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The tour kicks off with an introduction to Czech history.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - A brief overview of Czech history.
- Kinsky Palace - View the exterior of this renowned palace in the Old Town square.
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- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour starts in front of the building at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The tour kicks off with an introduction to Czech history.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - A brief overview of Czech history.
- Kinsky Palace - View the exterior of this renowned palace in the Old Town square.
- Stone Bell House - One of Prague’s most significant Gothic structures - exterior view. It is believed that Charles IV, the greatest Czech ruler, was born here.
- Jan Hus Monument - Discover one of the most famous Czech monuments and learn about Jan Hus, the Czech Martin Luther, who reformed the Catholic Church and was ultimately executed.
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - Learn about the history of the famous Astronomical Clock, a medieval marvel displaying three time measurement systems simultaneously, as well as the positions of the stars, Moon, and Sun.
- Karolinum - Admire the exterior of the historic building of the first university in Central Europe.
- The Estates Theatre - View the beautiful theater and hear about its history, including the premiere of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
- House of the Black Madonna - The only purely cubist building in Prague, representing the cubist architectural style unique to the Czech lands.
- Church of St. James - Originally built in the Gothic style, it was burned down and rebuilt in the Baroque style. Its stunning interiors include a hand hanging from the ceiling near the main entrance, reflecting a famous Prague legend.
- Tyn Yard - Ungelt - A unique medieval courtyard hidden in the center of Prague, where foreign merchants once paid customs for their goods.
- Maisel Synagogue - Enjoy the exterior view of this neo-Gothic synagogue and learn key facts about the fascinating Jewish history in the Czech lands.
- Stary zidovsky Hrbitov - Discover the jewel of Prague’s Jewish history - the Jewish Cemetery with its layers and gravestones.
- Klausen Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - The largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto. Learn about Jewish customs and burial ceremonies.
- The Old-New Synagogue - One of the first Gothic buildings in Prague. Hear the history of the oldest surviving medieval synagogue with a twin-nave design and admire its remarkable exterior, allegedly built from stones from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem.
- Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - Learn about the history and view the exterior of the most recent synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town, featuring an impressive Moorish interior design inspired by the famous Alhambra.
- Statue of Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Rona) - A monument dedicated to the world-renowned writer Franz Kafka. Want to experience depression? Read his books.

What's Included
- Local Guide
- Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- 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
- Tour operated in English or German; please specify at time of booking
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- Tour operated in English or German; please specify at time of booking
- Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Czech Republic
Týnská
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jane
Apr 5, 2025
Prague walking tour - Very interesting, guide was informative, he knew the answers to any questions and was polite. He kept and eye on us and the other groups so that we could always hear him
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O8503zejennyj
Mar 24, 2025
In Search of Ghosts - During our vacation we did the tour about Ghosts and legends of Old Town. Our guide Jan went to great lengths to bring us closer to the sometimes creepy and bloody stories from the past. He took his time at each spot to tell us everything in detail in German and conveyed the events of that time very vividly. Also it was nice to explore the small streets of the old town, far from the tourist paths, in a small group.
We would book this tour again at any time (maybe another one too) and thank you very much to Jan. Even if we unfortunately did not see a ghost :-)
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Mike_h
Feb 28, 2025
Love it! - Our guide was knowledgeable and fantastic. We didn’t even mind the drizzling rain. Highly recommended
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B8613eqbryand
Jan 24, 2025
Recommended for anyone who loves history and horror - Alex was an incredible guide. Very funny and knowledgable about these amazing stories. I really enjoyed this tour and can’t wait to come back to Prague to do the Castle haunted tour. Definitely a great activity to do before a late dinner or going out for drinks.
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Larapf3951mm
Jan 10, 2025
worthwhile tour with history students - A great tour I did with a history student named Richard. I was very lucky and even went alone with him. He really told me a lot of details within 2 hours and was also able to answer all my questions. it was really worth every penny! Danke Richard!
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Saranne_o
Jan 5, 2025
We had a tour with Maxim,... - We had a tour with Maxim, it was excellent, very informative, very interesting and a bit creepy. Would have liked a little warning about the stairs as I have a heart condition and 82 steps up and down a bit daunting, but it was fine in the end
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Justine
Dec 22, 2024
Excellent Historic Walking Tour - Fantastic walking tour of the Old Town and Jewush Quarter. Allen our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting so we covered a lot of history and architecture in the two hour tour. Would recommend.
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Tanaya_b
Dec 19, 2024
Great tour - Great overview and glimpse into the old town and Jewish quarter. Your guide Vorta was extremely was knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions.
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Jacob_c
Dec 15, 2024
Great walking tour of Prague - Our guide Vojtech, was excellent! He was engaging, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, great. The tour was the perfect introduction to Prague, I would highly recommend it.
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K1343yvlouisen
Dec 9, 2024
Castle and Alchemy tour - A great experience - We booked the Alchemy and Castle tour. A small group of 10. Martin D was our guide. He was dressed for the character of the age in a black cloak and cap !!! Very informative with lots of stories and facts to share.... even where his grandmother was born. The tour even had a tram ride up to the castle / Monestry area which was lovely and quiet from the daily crowds. The night views over the city were stunning. We stopped from a comfort break at the Monestry bar where they make the beer, this was extra but a welcome warm pit stop. The last part was the quiet night views of the cathedral which were stunning. Martin was very easy to listen to and was happy to answer questions. A totally unique way to see Prague at night. Would highly recommend 👌
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