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Jewish Quarter Tour

Explore Prague's historic Josefov district with ancient synagogues, a haunting cemetery, and centuries of Jewish heritage.

The Jewish Quarter (Josefov) preserves one of the most important Jewish historical sites in Europe. Despite tragic losses during WWII, the area retains six synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery with 12,000 visible tombstones, and the Jewish Museum—a powerful testament to a vibrant community's resilience and culture.

Historic significance Moving experience Advance tickets recommended

Essential details

Quick facts

  • Ticket price: 350 CZK (€14) for all synagogues and cemetery; 220 CZK (€9) for selected sites.
  • Audio guide: Available for 350 CZK; provides essential historical context.
  • Recommended visit: 2–3 hours for all sites; allow 4 hours with a guided tour.

Getting there

  • Location: Josefov, between Old Town Square and the Vltava River.
  • Nearest transport: Metro Staroměstská (A line), 3-minute walk from Old Town Square.
  • Ticket office: Main entrance at Maisel Synagogue or Spanish Synagogue.

Accessibility & respect

  • Access: Most synagogues accessible; cemetery has narrow paths and uneven ground.
  • Dress code: Men must cover heads in synagogues (kippot provided); modest dress recommended.
  • Closed: Saturday (Jewish Sabbath) and Jewish holidays; check calendar before visiting.

How to tour the Jewish Quarter

  • Morning: Start at Maisel Synagogue for historical context, then visit the hauntingly beautiful Old-New Synagogue (Europe's oldest active synagogue).
  • Midday: Walk through the Old Jewish Cemetery—a profound experience seeing 12,000+ gravestones layered over centuries.
  • Afternoon: Visit Pinkas Synagogue (Holocaust memorial with 80,000 names) and Spanish Synagogue (stunning Moorish interior).

Before you go

  • Book tickets online to avoid queues; consider a guided tour for deeper historical understanding.
  • Allow extra time at Pinkas Synagogue—reading the names and seeing children's drawings from Terezín is deeply moving.
  • The Old-New Synagogue requires a separate ticket but is worth it for its 700-year-old Gothic interior.

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