Jewish Quarter (Josefov) private tour
Two and a half hours in Josefov with a licensed guide: the synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and a thousand years of Jewish life in Prague.
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Format
- Walking
- Group
- Private, only your party
- Start
- Your hotel in central Prague or near the Old-New Synagogue
- Walking
- Easy
- Guide languages
- English, Spanish, Turkish
Tour code: PP-T04
Highlights
- The Old-New Synagogue, one of the oldest active synagogues in Europe
- The Old Jewish Cemetery with its layered gravestones
- The Pinkas Synagogue memorial to the Jewish victims of the Shoah from Bohemia and Moravia
- The richly decorated interior of the Spanish Synagogue
- Stories of the Maharal, the Golem legend and Franz Kafka
Route and timing
0:00
Josefov and its history
An introduction to the Jewish Town, from the medieval ghetto to the rebuilding of the quarter around 1900.
0:20Ticket needed
Old-New Synagogue
The Gothic synagogue at the heart of the quarter and the legends connected to it.
0:50Ticket needed
Pinkas Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery
The memorial walls with the names of the victims and the cemetery that was in use for more than three centuries.
1:40Ticket needed
Klausen, Maisel and Spanish synagogues
Exhibitions of the Jewish Museum in Prague and the Moorish-style interior of the Spanish Synagogue.
2:20
Kafka and the Old Town
We finish near the Kafka monument, a few steps from Old Town Square.
See the stops in order on Google Maps. The final route follows your pace and your wishes.
About this tour
Josefov is small enough to walk across in ten minutes and deep enough to fill a week. Its synagogues, its cemetery and its museum collections tell the story of a community that lived here for about a thousand years, through prosperity, restrictions, reforms and the Shoah.
What you see with a guide
Most sites belong to the Jewish Museum in Prague, which cares for the Pinkas, Klausen, Maisel and Spanish synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery. The Old-New Synagogue is still an active place of worship. A licensed guide connects them in the right order, explains what you are looking at and gives the space and time these places deserve.
A respectful visit
The Pinkas Synagogue and the cemetery are memorials. We keep the group small by definition, since the tour is private, and your guide will tell you what is appropriate inside each site. Modest dress is recommended.
Planning tips
Choose a weekday that is not a Jewish holiday, and start in the morning for a quieter visit. If you are interested in the history of the Second World War, consider adding a day at the Terezín memorial, about an hour's drive from Prague.
Is this tour right for you?
Walking: Easy
Short walks on mostly level ground, with breaks.
- About 2 km on foot
- Few steps
- Partly suitable for wheelchair users: tell us your needs and we check each place.
- Possible with a light stroller, although a baby carrier is easier.
Important to know
- Best time
- Morning
- Season
- All year
- Jewish sites, including the Jewish Museum and the cemeteries, are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
- Churches and synagogues ask for covered shoulders and knees.
- Entry is by timed ticket or guided visit, and we book your time slot in advance.
Busy dates (May to September, Christmas and New Year) book up early, so write as soon as you know your dates.
What can be added
Tick what you would like in the form below. We check availability and list each item separately in your quote.
- Entry tickets booked in advance
- Lunch reservation
- Private car between the stops
- Radio headsets for groups
Meeting and drop-off
- Your guide or driver meets you in your hotel lobby or at the meeting point, with a sign showing your name.
- It ends where it suits you in the centre, or a car takes you back to your hotel.
- Your confirmation includes the names of your guide and driver and a contact number for the day.
Your guide and driver
A licensed guide with the Czech National Guide Card leads your tour. The guides we work with speak English, Spanish and Turkish, and other languages depending on availability.
Guides, drivers and venues are specialist partners we have worked with for years. You receive their details 24 hours in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the tickets included?
No. The Jewish Museum in Prague and the Old-New Synagogue sell their own tickets. We can buy them in advance and include them in your quote.
Can we visit on a Saturday?
The synagogues and the cemetery are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. On those days we can offer a walk through the quarter from the outside or suggest another date.
Can we combine this with Terezín?
Yes. Many guests visit Josefov one day and the Terezín memorial on another. We arrange both, with the same guide if you wish.
- Licensed guides only
- Experienced local teams
- Licensed transport partners
- One written, itemised quote
- Reply the same business day
Ask about this tour
Send your preferred date and group size. We confirm availability and send a written quote.
What happens next
- 1
Tell us
Fill in the short form or write an email: dates, group, interests and anything we should know.
- 2
Get your plan
We reply the same business day with a proposed programme and a written, itemised quote.
- 3
Enjoy Prague
Confirm by email and we take care of every booking. You get your driver and guide details 24 hours before.
We reply by email the same business day (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 Prague time).
Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing. The cancellation terms of each service are written in your quote. Cancellation policy