Place · Old Town Square & Josefov
Jewish Quarter (Josefov) and the Jewish MuseumŽidovské Město (Josefov)
Six historic synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Pinkas memorial on one combined ticket: go on a weekday morning, and not on a Saturday, when it is closed.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 105–150 min
- p95 200 min
- Price
- about CZK 200-300
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- weekday at opening
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- Old Town Square & Josefov: painful
- Getting there
- Metro line A to Staroměstská, then a 5 minute walk
- exit Staroměstská
- Closed Saturdays
- Combined ticket
- Weekday morning
- Go weekday at opening
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Crowded at peak
- Queue: switch at 15 min
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- Prague and Central Bohemia ↗Buy regional train tickets at the station or in the operator app; check the last return before you leave.
- Prague ↗Old Town and Malá Strana are cobbled: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 17:00 · go weekday at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Sat · busiest Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about CZK 200-300 (2026 estimate; check)
- Time to spend
- 105–150 min · up to 200 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Josefov is the old Jewish quarter of Prague, rebuilt in the late 19th century; a few synagogues survive.
- The Old Jewish Cemetery has about 12,000 (≈ US$600) visible gravestones stacked in layers (2026 desk fact, check).
- The Pinkas Synagogue carries the names of the Bohemian and Moravian Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
- The area has luxury shops on Pařížská street as well; the museum is a few minutes away.
Best time of day
Go weekday at opening. Plan 105–150 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher
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Time on site
Minimum
75min
Worthwhile
105min
Typical
150min
p95
200min
Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays; hours vary by season (check).
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Queues
- Start at opening at the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery, then the Klausen and Ceremonial Hall.
- Free days
Free entry days in Prague (pick Prague in the tool; check)
- Bags & lockers
- Large bags are not allowed in some sites (check).
- Photos
- Allowed in most museum sites without flash; the cemetery photos are allowed (check the signs).
- What's closed
- Saturdays and Jewish holidayscheckThe museum sites are closed.
- WintercheckSome sites close earlier; check the season.
- Old-New SynagoguecheckSeparate hours; closed at some times for services.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Combined ticket (four synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery) | about CZK 500-600 adult; about half for children and students (2026 estimate) | Old New Synagogue is a separate ticket (check). |
| Old New Synagogue only | about CZK 200-300 (2026 estimate; check) | Active synagogue; head covering for men. |
Inside, in order
Pinkas Synagogue and memorial
30 minNames of victims on the walls; children's drawings from Terezín.
Old Jewish Cemetery
30 minLayers of gravestones; uneven paths.
Klausen Synagogue and Ceremonial Hall
20 minExhibitions on customs.
Maisel Synagogue
20 minHistory of Jews in Bohemia.
Spanish Synagogue
20 minMoorish-style interior.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 11:3011:30 AM
- Closing buffer
- 360′
Workable but crowded; keep the queue rule in mind.
- You are still on the approach after 10:30, when the slope below Jewish Quarter (Josefov) and the Jewish Museum fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. Check the closing time for the season.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Buy the combined ticket for the museum sites, or ask at the Jewish Museum information centre; the Old-New Synagogue is a separate ticket (check).
- 2Start at opening at the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery, then the Klausen and Ceremonial Hall.
- 3Take the Maisel and Spanish synagogues after, which are indoor stops for the hot hours.
- 4Leave by Široká street toward the river or Dlouhá street for lunch.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Metro line A to Staroměstská, then a 5 minute walk
- Exit
- Staroměstská
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Some synagogues have steps; the cemetery has uneven ground
- Shoes
- Shoes on; cobbles are slick when wet.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Busy 11:00–15:00; quieter at opening and after 15:00.Busy 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; quieter at opening and after 3:00 PM.
- Sensory load
- 4/5
- Exposure
- medium
- Queue rule
- Switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.
Bailouts
crowd
The Spanish Synagogue interior
heat
The Maisel Synagogue interior
rain
The Pinkas Synagogue interior
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Old Town Square (café terraces, field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlySome synagogues have steps; the cemetery has uneven ground
- Accessible toilet: check · check
The cemetery is uneven; the museum sites vary and some have lifts (check).
Step-free route
- 1Ask at the information centre for the lift and level route; the cemetery paths are uneven.
Combine with
- 5 minLokál Dlouhá · eat — Lunch.
- 6 minOld Town Square — Clock and cafés.
- 6 minVltava river bank — Manes bridge and the river.
- 15 minCharles Bridge — After the museum.
Walk the Old Town Square & Josefov area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Synagogue interior | Any | Check the photo rule at the door. |
| Old Jewish Cemetery from the path | Morning | Free with the ticket. |
Red lines
- Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays; plan another day.
- Men and women cover the head in the Old-New Synagogue where the sign asks; the museum sites are more relaxed (check).
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- behaviour
- Silence and respect in the cemetery and the Pinkas memorial; men cover the head in the Old-New Synagogue.
With kids
- with kids
- The Pinkas Synagogue and cemetery are solemn; better for ages 10 and up.
- child price
- reduced (check)
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | At the information centre and some sites. |
| Seating | partial | Benches inside some synagogues. |
| Shop | yes | Books and gifts at the sites. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep–Oct | Jewish holidays | Closures on some days; check. | check |
| Nov–Feb | Winter hours | Earlier closing. | check |
| Jun–Aug | Peak | Queues at the cemetery entrance by 11:00.Queues at the cemetery entrance by 11:00 AM. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is it closed on Saturday?
Yes, the museum sites close on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Do I need all the sites?
No; the Pinkas Synagogue and the cemetery are the core.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
How long?
Two hours for the core; three for all.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialJewish Museum in Prague (official)
- officialPrague City Tourism (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Prague