Discover the treasures of ancient Jewish Quarter, while hearing all about 1,000 years of Jewish history in Prague. Though Prague’s Jewish community was not large compared to other regions, it historically wielded tremendous cultural and political influence. On this tour, you will get to know the local architecture, traditions, legends, and stories of the city’s historic Jewish district. We will wander the streets of Josefov, the former Jewish ghetto, in order to fully grasp the neighborhood’s unique genius loci. The Jewish Quarter and its museum miraculously survived WWII, giving us the unique opportunity to see thousand-year-old artifacts of Judaica, allowing us to wander through streets of this former ghetto and admire some of the rarest Jewish monuments in all of Europe.
Detailed information
This private, guided tour through Prague’s Jewish Quarter offers the opportunity to see the interiors of 5 different synagogues, including the Old-New Synagogue, which is the oldest still-functioning Jewish house of prayer in Europe. We will also visit the Jewish cemetery, which dates back to beginning of 15th century, and within its walls contain some key figures not only in the history of Josefov, but in all of Central Europe. On this tour, we will explore the trial and tribulations everyday life in the Jewish Quarter here in Prague. In the Jewish Museum, we will take in an extensive collection of Judaic artifacts, including manuscripts, silver, textiles, glass, and various other priceless treasures. In the Pinkas Synagogue, we will also see an exhibition children’s drawings from the Terezin ghetto and work camp, which many members of the European Jewish community passed through during the Second World War.
Highlights:
- Josefov - Old-New Synagogue, Jewish Cemetery, Jewish Town Hall, Klaus Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Statue of Franz Kafka
Included in the tour rate:
Licensed local tour guide
Hotel pick-up
Please make provision for:
Adsmission fee to the Jewish Museum - approx. USD 20
Hotel drop-off
Additional Information:
Your private tour guide will come and pick you up at the reception desk of your hotel.
The tour can be adjusted to your preferences.
Terms and Conditions
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1. Scope
These general conditions of contract govern the contractual relationship between you and AlenaGuide in respect of tours organised by AlenaGuide.
2. Terms of payment
All payments to be made in US Dollars, through Credit Card payment (Mastercard, Visa & Visa Electron, Maestro, V Pay and Diners Club are all accepted).
All prices are per tour, not per person. Entrances, meals and any public transport costs are not included.
3. Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing to Alena@alenaguide.com and the following must be taken note of:
Any cancellation made to a tour booking more than 14 days in advance of the commencement date of the tour is subject to 100% refund.
Any cancellation made to a tour booking less than 14 day in advance of the commencement date of the tour is subject to 50% charge of the guiding fee before making the refund.
Any cancellation made to a tour booking less than 7 days in advance of the commencement date of the tour is subject to 75% charge of the guiding fee before making the refund.
Any cancellation made to a tour booking less than 48 hours in advance of the commencement date of the tour is subject to no refund.
4. Changes and cancellation of a tour by the management
AlenaGuide Management reserves the right to cancel any tour due to unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to weather conditions. In case of a weather cancellation, weather conditions are judged exclusively by AlenaGuide Management, guests must report for the service/activity unless notified by AlenaGuide Management. The Management also reserves the right to change the itinerary subject to prevailing conditions and due to any unforeseen circumstances. (e.g. public and religious holidays, road & weather conditions or any reason beyond the control of the Company. AlenaGuide will endeavour to provide an adequate alternative, but will accept no liability whatsoever.
5. Waiver and indemnity
While every precaution is taken to ensure the safety of all persons participating in the tour, the client, his/her heirs, dependants, agents, executors or their assignees hereby irrevocably waive any claims which the they may have against the company for any form of compensation for damages which they may suffer due to injury and / or loss of any nature whatsoever, which includes accidents caused by the client's own actions, injuries or death while on the tour, in transportation vehicles or at any place during the tour, or sickness or the death at any time after the tour.
6. Baggage
All baggage and personal effects are at all times at the client's risk and the company cannot accept any liability for any loss or damage of baggage or any personal effects.
7. Insurance
A comprehensive travel medical insurance is suggested on all tours organized by AlenaGuide.
8. Dietary requirements
Guests with special dietary problems must warn/inform us in advance of any special dietary requirements.
9. Photography, films, images, letters & testimonials
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10. Law
Law of the Czech Republic shall govern this contract.