Prague: 2-Hour Old Town and Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour Private Tour in German or English

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ID: GYG52833-O-72695
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Country: Czechia

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Learn the history of Prague and its Jewish community on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto. See the top sights of the Old Town, such as the Astronomical Clock and Tyn Cathedral. Then, visit the synagogues of Josefov.
Discover the hidden history of Prague, and see the most popular sites of the “City of 100 Spires” on a 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town and Josefov neighborhood.

Learn about the curious symbols on the Astronomical Clock, and hear about the life of the man on the big monument in Old Town Square; the Czechs' beloved Jan Hus! Discover Prague’s role in the development of culture and education in Central Europe as you are guided past the Karolinum complex of buildings from the 15th century.

Go to the Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) in Prague’s historic theater district, and admire the façade of the 18th-century cultural venue. Discover the birthplace of Franz Kafka, and look at the edifices of city churches.

Then, venture into the former Jewish Ghetto in the tiny Josefov quarter, completely surrounded by the Old Town. See some of the city synagogues, and learn about the cramped conditions before the ghetto was destroyed in the early 20th century.

Along the way, your guide will explain the formative history of Bohemia, and discuss why these sites are significant to the Czechs.

Highlights

  • See all the main monuments of Prague's Old Town
  • Discover the remaining synagogues of the Josefov quarter
  • Go to the birthplace of Franz Kafka
  • Learn the history of Bohemia and the Czech Republic
  • Hear about some of the hidden secrets of Prague's historic center
  • Marvel at the oriel windows of the 15th-century Karolinum complex of buildings

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will be in a small group of maximum 15 people
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Once you are standing behind Tyn Cathedral you will see the big wooden door of the building number 7.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.