Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Prague - 2 Hours
by Guides Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Prague covers the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, guided by an official licensed guide. The tour begins at the Old Town Hall, where the guide explains the history of the Astronomical Clock while the group remains outside. The next stop is Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti), a historic square founded in the 12th century, where the guide discusses key events from Prague’s past. The tour then proceeds to Tyn Yard (Ungelt), a group of buildings dating back to the 11th century that once served as a fortified merchants’ area where customs duties were collected. After that, the group visits the Spanish Synagogue in the Josefov district; the guide provides information about this synagogue from outside only. The route continues along Parizska Street, Prague’s main luxury shopping boulevard, where the guide points out notable high-end boutiques. The tour then approaches several important Jewish monuments, including the Old-New Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Central Europe, the Pinkas Synagogue, and the Maisel Synagogue, built in the late 16th century by Mordechai Maisel. All synagogue visits are from outside only. The final stop is the Rudolfinum concert hall, home to the Czech Philharmonic since 1896, where the guide explains its history from outside. Entry to all buildings is not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
The tour pauses outside the Old Town Hall to look at the Astronomical Clock. The guide explains its history and significance, but the group does not enter the building.
15 min
Staromestske namesti
Old Town Square, founded in the 12th century, is the largest historic square in Prague. The guide discusses major historical events associated with this location.
15 min
Tyn Yard - Ungelt
Ungelt, dating back to the 11th century, was originally a fortified courtyard where merchants paid customs duties. The guide explains the origin of its name and historical role.
10 min
Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
The tour stops outside the Spanish Synagogue, known as the youngest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter. The guide shares information about its architecture and history, but entry is not included.
15 min
Parizska Street
The group walks along Parizska Street, Prague’s main luxury shopping street, lined with international fashion brands and boutiques.
10 min
The Old-New Synagogue
This stop is at the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The guide discusses its significance and events that took place there; the group remains outside.
15 min
Pinkas Synagogue
The guide points out the Pinkas Synagogue and mentions other nearby synagogues like the Old-New and Maisel Synagogues. Visitors view these from outside.
15 min
Maisel Synagogue
Built between 1590 and 1592 by Mordechai Maisel, this Renaissance synagogue played an important role in the Jewish Town’s history. The group views it externally only.
15 min
Rudolfinum
The tour concludes at the Rudolfinum, a Neo-Renaissance concert hall home to the Czech Philharmonic since 1896. The guide describes its history from outside the building.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall on the far left at the Giudes&Tours office behind the Gift shop (not at the cashdesk of the Old Town Hall).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour in Prague - 2 Hours
by Guides Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€50Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Prague covers the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, guided by an official licensed guide. The tour begins at the Old Town Hall, where the guide explains the history of the Astronomical Clock while the group remains outside. The next stop is Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti), a historic square founded in the 12th century, where the guide discusses key events from Prague’s past. The tour then proceeds to Tyn Yard (Ungelt), a group of buildings dating back to the 11th century that once served as a fortified merchants’ area where customs duties were collected. After that, the group visits the Spanish Synagogue in the Josefov district; the guide provides information about this synagogue from outside only. The route continues along Parizska Street, Prague’s main luxury shopping boulevard, where the guide points out notable high-end boutiques. The tour then approaches several important Jewish monuments, including the Old-New Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Central Europe, the Pinkas Synagogue, and the Maisel Synagogue, built in the late 16th century by Mordechai Maisel. All synagogue visits are from outside only. The final stop is the Rudolfinum concert hall, home to the Czech Philharmonic since 1896, where the guide explains its history from outside. Entry to all buildings is not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
The tour pauses outside the Old Town Hall to look at the Astronomical Clock. The guide explains its history and significance, but the group does not enter the building.
15 min
Staromestske namesti
Old Town Square, founded in the 12th century, is the largest historic square in Prague. The guide discusses major historical events associated with this location.
15 min
Tyn Yard - Ungelt
Ungelt, dating back to the 11th century, was originally a fortified courtyard where merchants paid customs duties. The guide explains the origin of its name and historical role.
10 min
Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
The tour stops outside the Spanish Synagogue, known as the youngest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter. The guide shares information about its architecture and history, but entry is not included.
15 min
Parizska Street
The group walks along Parizska Street, Prague’s main luxury shopping street, lined with international fashion brands and boutiques.
10 min
The Old-New Synagogue
This stop is at the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Central Europe. The guide discusses its significance and events that took place there; the group remains outside.
15 min
Pinkas Synagogue
The guide points out the Pinkas Synagogue and mentions other nearby synagogues like the Old-New and Maisel Synagogues. Visitors view these from outside.
15 min
Maisel Synagogue
Built between 1590 and 1592 by Mordechai Maisel, this Renaissance synagogue played an important role in the Jewish Town’s history. The group views it externally only.
15 min
Rudolfinum
The tour concludes at the Rudolfinum, a Neo-Renaissance concert hall home to the Czech Philharmonic since 1896. The guide describes its history from outside the building.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is located on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall on the far left at the Giudes&Tours office behind the Gift shop (not at the cashdesk of the Old Town Hall).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.