Jewish Heritage Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Old Jewish Cemetery, Široká, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic | Prague, Czech Republic


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Fascinating stories about Jewish heritage
Medieval tombstones in an ancient Jewish cemetery
Vaulted interior of a still-active synagogue
Impressive architecture along avenues & spacious squares
Compelling anecdotes about Kafka's hometown

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town
Admission to Old Jewish Cemetery and Old-New Synagogue

Description:

A captivating walking tour takes you right into the heart of the Czech capital. Visit top sights like the Old Jewish Cemetery and Europe's oldest active synagogue. An expert guide shares intriguing stories with you about past and present Jewish communities and their traditions.

Central Europe has a wonderfully rich Jewish heritage, and Prague is one of its gems, with its largely intact quarter in the middle of the Old Town. See medieval tombs and old sculptures in the Old Jewish Cemetery. Stroll down the elegant Maiselova Street, once home to successful industrialists and traders living in elegant houses. Stop at the iconic Old Town Square and marvel at its splendid architecture, then see the 13th-century vaulted interior of the Old-New Synagogue, still in use by the religious community.

Your guide talks you through history. Hear about the achievements, hopes, trials, and tribulations of the local Jewish community that has contributed so much to the rich tapestry of Czech society over the centuries.