Josefov & Jewish Museum Prague: 3-hour guided tour

The Old Jewish cemetery holds more graves than its ground could physically contain.

A three-hour guided tour of Prague's Josefov Jewish quarter takes you through four historic synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, and the Old Jewish cemetery, with a licensed English-speaking guide. The tour traces 1,000 years of Jewish history in the Czech Lands, from the medieval Old New Synagogue (still the oldest functioning Jewish house of prayer in Europe) through the rise and fall of the ghetto itself. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jewish heritage in Prague

• Visit the Old-New Synagogue
• Walk through four historical synagogues
• See the Ceremonial Hall
• Explore the Old Jewish Cemetery
• Learn history of Jewish ghetto

The experience

The tour starts with the Old New Synagogue, built in the 13th century and still in use today. From there you move through the interiors of three more historical synagogues and the Ceremonial Hall, each one a repository of the region's most extensive Judaica collection: silver, glass, textiles, manuscripts, and objects that survived World War II when so much else did not. The guide walks you through what each space held and why it mattered to the community that built it.

The Old Jewish cemetery, founded in the middle of the 15th century, anchors the second half of the tour. Graves stack visibly on top of one another because the living quarter was walled in and space ran out centuries ago. The cemetery holds figures central not just to Josefov's story but to the whole history of Central Europe. Walking through it, you see the physical evidence of how a community adapted, persisted, and left a mark that outlasted the forces that tried to erase it.

The three-hour timeframe means you cover the major sites without the pace of a rushed afternoon. Hotel pickup is included, so you start without navigating to the quarter yourself. The guide is a licensed professional who speaks English and knows the history in depth, not a summary, but the actual arc of what happened in these streets and why these buildings still stand.

What’s included

• Services of a licensed English-speaking tour guide.
• entry to four historic synagogues and the Ceremonial Hall.
• access to the Old Jewish cemetery.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Prague Tours by Tatiana

Is this one for you?Three hours is long enough to move through four synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, and the cemetery without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your day open. If you want a deeper dive into Jewish history in Prague, this is the core. If you need to fit it around other plans, the timeframe lets you do both.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Old New Synagogue and why does it matter on this tour?

The Old New Synagogue is the oldest still-functioning Jewish house of prayer in Europe, built in the 13th century and still used for services today. It anchors the tour because it is the physical beginning of the story you are about to walk through.

Can I visit the Old Jewish cemetery on this tour?

Yes, the Old Jewish cemetery is a major stop. Founded in the middle of the 15th century, it is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world and contains graves of key figures in Central European history.

How many synagogues do I enter during the tour?

You walk through the interiors of four historical synagogues, plus the Ceremonial Hall. Each one holds part of the region's Judaica collection and tells a different part of the story.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

All areas and surfaces in the tour are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. If you have questions about a specific part of the route, contact the operator before booking.

What does the tour cover about the history of Josefov?

The guide traces 1,000 years of Jewish history in the Czech Lands, focusing on the Jewish ghetto's repeated rise and fall. You learn how the community built and rebuilt itself in the same quarter over centuries.