Jewish History and Old Town Walking Private Tour of Prague

Discover the profound legacy of Prague’s Jewish Quarter on this private walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore the medieval Old-New Synagogue, Europe’s oldest active synagogue built in 1270, an architectural treasure anchored in history. Step into the Old Jewish Cemetery, a hauntingly atmospheric resting place that houses layered gravestones from the 15th to 18th centuries, offering powerful insights into centuries of Jewish life and suffering.

Continue your journey to the Pinkas Synagogue, now a poignant memorial to nearly 80,000 Czech Jewish victims of the Holocaust; its walls bear countless names alongside child-drawn artwork that will leave you deeply moved. Visit the elegant Maisel Synagogue, erected in the late 16th century by philanthropist Mordechai Maisel and today merged into the Jewish Museum to house exhibitions of Jewish culture and history. Your tour also includes the stunning Spanish Synagogue, known for its ornate Moorish-revival interiors and striking aesthetic contrast within the historic quarter.

Beyond monuments, your guide will weave in legends—like the tale of Rabbi Löw and the Golem—and stories of Prague’s Jewish communities, from medieval prosperity to Enlightenment reforms and the heartbreak of the Shoah. With personalized attention ensured by the private format, guests leave enriched with insights, context, and emotional resonance. This intimate experience reveals the enduring spirit and rich cultural heritage of one of Europe’s most historically significant Jewish quarters.