Kafka in Prague's Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour 4-hour: Kafka Tour, Old-New Synagogue & Spanish Synagogue

A walking tour of Prague's Jewish Town and Old Town. See the Franz Kafka Monument and the Rotating Head. Extended options: visit the Old-New Synagogue and Spanish Synagogue with skip-the-line tickets.
Join this original Jewish tour to follow the trail of Franz Kafka in Prague’s Jewish Town and Old Town and discover places closely related to his personal life and professional career as a writer. Hear the true story of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and learn about his Jewish heritage. See Prague through the eyes of Franz Kafka!

Choose the 2-hour option to discover the ‘Kafkaesque’ Prague. Highlights of this tour include one of the most iconic sculptures in town, the Franz Kafka - Rotating Head, the Charles University where Kafka studied law, and the Estates Theater where he attended some plays. In the heart of the Old Town you will discover The House at the Minute where Kafka once lived, only a few steps away from the famous Astronomical Clock.

As you wander around Josefov, the Old Jewish Quarter, your Private Guide will tell you all about Kafka’s life as a Jew in Prague. Although Franz was uneasy with his Jewish heritage, he is considered to be the quintessential Jewish writer and his masterpiece ‘The Trail’ has been described as the embodiment of the “triple dimension of Jewish existence in Prague”. You will see the historic Maisel Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall, and the Old-New Synagogue where young Kafka attended services. The tour will end next to the surreal Franz Kafka Monument in front of the beautiful Spanish Synagogue.

Choose the 3-hour option to enhance your ‘Kafkaesque’ tour with a visit inside the Old-New Synagogue. Completed in 1270 it is the oldest active synagogue in Europe. See the Gothic interior where Kafka attended services as a child and hear the legend of the Golem of Prague. Skip-the-line tickets are included to avoid waiting in lines.

Choose the 4-hour option to explore Prague's Old Town and Jewish Town and visit the Old-New Synagogue and Spanish Synagogue. Skip-the-line tickets to both synagogues are included in this extended option. The stunning, Moorish-style Spanish Synagogue is a part of Prague’s Jewish Museum and houses a permanent exhibition on Jewish history from the 18th century to the present day, covering the period of Kafka’s life. Experience authentic Jewish history and culture in Prague!

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.