Prague´s Old Town & Jewish Quarter Private Walking Tour (Right riverbank)

Prague walking tours around the Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and the New Town

The Prague Old Town area is a labyrinth of winding medieval streets lined with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings and churches. Let us guide you through this labyrinth and show you all the hidden gems. We’ll tell you the quarter’s amazing stories. Even if you are not used to doing a lot of walking, do not worry. Prague‘s historical center is very compact. Also, vehicles are not allowed in the most intriguing areas.

Book both the left and the right riverbank tours, and get a discount on the Prague Venice boat ride under the Charles Bridge and through the so-called Prague Venice Canal with refreshments.

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Price Info	Private Tour Guide1-2 people (price per group)	Private Tour Guide3-4 people (price per group)	Private Tour Guide5-10 people (price per group)	Entrance Fees(per person)
CZK / EUR / USD	3600 / 153 / 157	4000 / 170 / 174	4500 / 191 / 196	250 / 11 / 11

Price Info	CZK / EUR / USD
Private Tour Guide1-2 people (price per group)	3600 / 153 / 157
Private Tour Guide3-4 people (price per group)	4000 / 170 / 174
Private Tour Guide5-10 people (price per group)	4500 / 191 / 196
Entrance Fees(per person)	250 / 11 / 11

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The Prague Old Town (Stare Mesto)

The Prague Old Town, founded in 1234, was the first of Prague’s original five towns. The Old Town’s ancient streets, most meandering around Old Town Square, are lined with many Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classicist buildings, churches, and theaters, forming a huge museum of architecture under the open sky. As the hour approaches, you will get to see a spectacle at the Astronomical Clock, one of Prague´s main attributes, taken straight from the Middle Ages. We will also visit the unique Jewish quarter – Josefov. The quarter kept its unique heritage during World War II. The oldest preserved synagogue in Europe is to be seen in Prague!

Jewish Quarter (Josefov)

When the Lesser Town’s Jewish section was destroyed in the 11^th  century, Jews took refuge in the area near the Old Town. Between the 14^th  and 18^th  centuries, they suffered through pogroms, destructive fire, and expulsion from Prague. But there were good times as well. From 1597 to 1609 Jehuda Loew ben Bezalel, commonly called Rabbi Loew, was a much respected chief rabbi of Prague who even met with Emperor Rudolf II. Under Emperor Josef II Jews enjoyed some freedoms and even more after the 1848 revolution, when they received equal rights and were allowed to live where they chose. The plight of the Jews across the centuries becomes almost tangible, given that most of the area is made up of the Jewish Museum which includes four synagogues and a cemetery. If you would like to visit the interiors of the Prague Jewish Museum, book the Prague Jewish Quarter and Museum Tour.

The New Town (Nove Mesto)

The New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV just outside the city walls of the Old Town. When it was established, Prague became the third-largest city in Europe, after Rome and Constantinople, which is now Istanbul. The New Town’s dominant landmark is Wenceslas Square – the most famous square in the whole country because all the decisive Czech revolutions of the 20^th  century took place right there. It is the best place in Prague to learn about the foundation of Czechoslovakia, the period of the second world war, the Communist regime, the Velvet Revolution, and the Velvet Divorce (the split of Czechoslovakia).

Money-saving tip

In Prague, we highly recommend choosing our custom-tailored walking tours rather than the driving tours because the most fascinating places in the historical center are accessible only to pedestrians. One can always use public transportation or take a taxi, which will be much cheaper than hiring a car and a driver. Nevertheless, if you need a driving tour check out our 4-hour driving tour of Prague. In the evening, we also recommend you our popular Prague Beer Tour.