Neighborhoods & Culture

Prague Jewish Quarter & Old Town Free Tour

A thousand years of Jewish Prague, synagogue by synagogue

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Josefov, Prague's Jewish Quarter, holds Europe's best-preserved complex of historic synagogues — including the Old-New Synagogue, in continuous use since the 13th century, and the layered tombstones of the Old Jewish Cemetery. Meeting by the Rudolfinum at the statue of Dvořák, this tour walks the quarter and the adjacent Old Town, from the Maisel and Spanish Synagogues to the Astronomical Clock.

Your guide traces the community's full arc: the golem legend of Rabbi Loew, emancipation and the belle époque rebuilding, the Holocaust that emptied the quarter, and what Jewish Prague looks like today. Exteriors; synagogue entry tickets are optional.

Tour highlights

Old-New Synagogue
Old Jewish Cemetery
Maisel Synagogue
Spanish Synagogue
Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock

Meeting point

Rudolfinum, in front of the statue of Antonín Dvorak

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This tour is free — there's no charge to join. At the end, tip your guide whatever you feel the experience was worth. 100% of tips go directly to them.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Prague Jewish Quarter & Old Town Free Tour really free?

Yes — there is no ticket and no upfront cost. You reserve a free spot, join the tour, and at the end tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Most travelers tip the equivalent of €10–20 per person, but the amount is entirely up to you.

Where does the Prague Jewish Quarter & Old Town Free Tour start?

The tour meets at Rudolfinum, in front of the statue of Antonín Dvorak (Rudolfinum, in front of the statue of Antonín Dvorak). Look for the guide with the FreeTour sign; the exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking.

How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?

It lasts around 2h and is guided in English. Groups are capped at about 6 people so the experience stays personal. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.