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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour: Local Guide Explores Bohemian History
4.8
128 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 commences at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The starting point of the tour, offering an introduction to Czech history.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - A brief overview of Czech history.
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Kinsky Palace - View the exterior of this renowned palace located in the Old Town Square.
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- Prague Trips & Tickets - The tour commences at Tynska 627/7, Prague 1.
- Staromestske namesti - The starting point of the tour, offering 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 located in the Old Town Square.
- Stone Bell House - A significant Gothic structure in Prague, viewed from the outside. It is believed that Charles IV, the greatest Czech ruler, was born here.
- Jan Hus Monument - A prominent Czech monument with a brief history of Jan Hus, the Czech Martin Luther, who reformed the Catholic Church, leading to his execution.
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - Discover the history of the famous Astronomical Clock, a medieval marvel displaying three time measurement systems simultaneously, along with the positions of stars, the Moon, and the Sun.
- Karolinum - Admire the exterior of the historic building of the first university in Central Europe.
- The Estates Theatre - Appreciate the beautiful theater and learn about its history, including the premiere of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
- House of the Black Madonna - The only purely cubistic building in Prague, representing the flagship of cubism, an architectural style unique to the Czech lands.
- Church of St. James - Originally Gothic, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style after a fire. Its stunning interiors feature a hand hanging from the ceiling near the main entrance, reflecting a famous Prague legend.
- Tyn Yard - Ungelt - A unique medieval courtyard in the heart of Prague, once a customs area for foreign merchants.
- Maisel Synagogue - Enjoy the exterior view of the neo-Gothic synagogue and learn key facts about Jewish history in the Czech lands.
- Stary zidovsky Hrbitov - Discover the gem of Prague’s Jewish history, the Jewish Cemetery, with its layers and gravestones.
- Klausen Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - Currently the largest synagogue in the former Prague Jewish ghetto, offering insights into Jewish customs and burial ceremonies.
- The Old-New Synagogue - One of Prague’s earliest Gothic buildings, featuring the history of the oldest surviving medieval synagogue with a twin-nave design, allegedly built with stones from Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem.
- Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague - Explore the history and exterior of the newest synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Town, with its stunning Moorish interior inspired by the Alhambra.
- Statue of Franz Kafka (by Jaroslav Rona) - A monument honoring the globally renowned writer Franz Kafka. For a deep dive into his work, 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
- 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
- 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
4.8
(128 Ratings)
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L6342fhsamuelp
Apr 19, 2026
Nice experience - Great guide, great tour, everything went smooth as it should be.
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Frederick_r
Apr 6, 2026
A Complete history lesson... - A Complete history lesson coupled with wonderful sites. Our guide Allen was incredibly knowledgeable., personable and accomodating. One of the best guides I have ever had on a tour.
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T5048czjuliah
Apr 1, 2026
dan's night tour - dan explained everything funny and understandable. he was very polite and explained himself (from the sound of uninteresting) topics informative and exciting. I am very satisfied.
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Connector04163672065
Mar 14, 2026
Great tour with Dan! - It was a great experience with Dan!
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Zwc
Feb 19, 2026
Insightful and amazing tour! - Fantastic tour that showcased the history of Prague and how it came to be through its tumultuous time until now.
Also a sobering look into the history and persecution of the Jewish population that lived in Prague.
Richard exceeded all expectations as a tour guide and had so much information to share. He’s a great asset to your company and the city of Prague!
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811elken
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful Discoveries off the beaten tourist track - We have had a nice Walk with Ema.
Her english ist excellent and she knows a lot of stories beside the main Themes and is really interested in the topics of the history of Prag 1 and Jewish Quarter.
The two hours walking with her passed like a flash.
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Connector16320497171
Oct 18, 2025
Great tour! - The tour was fantastic! Our guide was Richard, and he did such a good job going into the history. The tour took about 2 hours and was about 20 USD per person. When booking, the group size was listed to be up to 15 people, but when we went there was about 10 people. Highly recommend to do this at the beginning of your trip to get a good understanding of the city!
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Sandra_k
Sep 24, 2025
Great tour & history - Allen was a great guide. Our tour was only 3 people so it was very personal. He really knows his history and relayed some funny stories too. We could tell that he loves this city and enjoys being a tour guide. I wish we could have gone inside the Spanish Synagogue but it was closed to the public for Jewish holidays. But I felt that the tour covered Old Town & Jewish quarters very well, as expected. Thanks Allen
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Annieg7216
Sep 23, 2025
Worth Every Penny - Allen was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable and he took his time explaining so many things and telling fabulous stories. It was also nice because there was only 3 in the group so it just felt like we were being shown around by a friend ☺️
Absolutely recommended.
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Love2travel2_2016
Sep 24, 2025
History lesson I never learned in school - Our tour guide Allen was extremely knowledgeable of the historical and architectural aspects of the tour. He was friendly and whimsical at times which helped to digest the wealth of knowledge he had to share with us. I loved all the information so that I could have an understanding of the very things that make Prague what it is today. Also the small group size was perfect for navigating through that information as well as the crowds ! Definitely recommend this tour!
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