Things to do in Prague Jewish Quarter
The Prague Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Located between Prague's Old Town Square and the Vltava River, it is one of the best-preserved Jewish Ghettos in Europe with a museum, six synagogues, a Jewish Town Hall and The Old Jewish Cemetery - among the oldest surviving Jewish burial grounds in the world. Purchase a ticket to the Prague Jewish Museum, take a walking tour through the infamous quarter and visit these historical monuments to learn the unsettling history of the Jewish community in Prague, including their architecture, traditions, customs, and stories.
During the Second World War, as the persecution of the Jews came to a peak with the Nazi occupation, most of Prague's Jewish community was deported to concentration camps. While Prague Jewish Quarter was being cleared the Nazis are believed to have saved its buildings, monuments, and valuable works with the intention of creating a 'museum of an extinct race'. Today, the Prague Jewish Museum, along with the quarter serve the opposite purpose.
Founded in 1906 by Dr. Hugo Lieben and Dr. Augustin Stein, the Prague Jewish Museum is one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world containing an extensive collection of Judaica. Its walls hold 40,000 artifacts, 100,000 books and an archive of the Czech Jewish community history. Entrance to the museum also includes six of the most important Jewish monuments located throughout the quarter, that guests can visit every day of the week except on Saturdays and Jewish holidays: Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery and Ceremonial Hall.
Our recommendations in Prague Jewish Quarter
Prague Jewish Quarter guided walking tour with synagogue visits
Explore Prague's Jewish Quarter on a guided tour that includes the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Ceremonial Hall and visits to three historic synagogues.
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Stories of Jewish Prague tour with a historian guide
Explore Jewish Prague with an accomplished historian. Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in Prague's Jewish Museum.
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Prague Jewish Town entry tickets with online audio guide
Access famous synagogues in Prague Jewish Quarter as well as the Jewish cemetery. Learn about the Jewish Town from the online audio guide.
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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter walking tour
Explore two of the most charming neighborhoods of Prague on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town.
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Prague Jewish Quarter guided walking tour with synagogue visits
Explore Prague's Jewish Quarter on a guided tour that includes the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Ceremonial Hall and visits to three historic synagogues.
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Stories of Jewish Prague tour with a historian guide
Explore Jewish Prague with an accomplished historian. Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in Prague's Jewish Museum.
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Prague Jewish Town entry tickets with online audio guide
Access famous synagogues in Prague Jewish Quarter as well as the Jewish cemetery. Learn about the Jewish Town from the online audio guide.
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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter walking tour
Explore two of the most charming neighborhoods of Prague on this guided walking tour. Learn about the history of the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town.
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Self-guided discovery walk in Prague’s Jewish Quarter
Explore Prague's hidden streets with this Discovery Game. Solve riddles that lead you through the Jewish Quarter while learning about its history.
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7 best views of Prague e-bike tour
Seven best views of Prague e-bike tour where you can see up to 32 major Prague locations, monuments, and buildings.
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Prague pass with Castle entry and Vltava River cruise
Explore Prague's iconic landmarks with a convenient sightseeing ticket. Visit Prague Castle, cruise the Vltava River, and tour the Old Town.
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1.5-hour guided tour of Prague Old Town and Jewish Town
Explore the former Jewish Ghetto and the Old Town of Prague. See synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Old Town Square and its Astronomical Clock.
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Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter self-guided tour with mobile app
Discover the magic of Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter at your own pace with the private audio tour available via mobile app.
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Prague Old and Jewish Town: guided tour with entrance tickets, coffee and cake
Explore Prague during this guided tour of Old and Jewish Town! See the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old Town Square. Enjoy coffee and cake included in the price.
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Prague Jewish Quarter online audio guide
Discover the stories, legends, and history associated with the most important monuments located in the former Jewish Quarter of Prague.
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Walking tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter with Jewish Museum tickets
Learn the story of the Jewish community in Prague and explore the history of the Josefov Jewish Quarter. Visit many Synagogues and the Jewish Museum.
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