Jewish Quarter Prague & Old Jewish Cemetery: Tickets, Hours 2026
Prague's Jewish Quarter (Josefov) is free to walk, but its main sights need the Jewish Museum's combined ticket: CZK 600 for adults in 2026, covering the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Pinkas, Maisel, Spanish and Old-New synagogues. From 18 October to 31 March the cemetery is open 9:00–16:30, in spring and autumn until 18:00 and in summer until 19:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. You enter through the Pinkas Synagogue at Široká 3, a five-minute walk from Staroměstská metro station (line A).
Around Prague checked prices, opening hours and which sites are open on 2 November 2026 against the websites of the Jewish Museum in Prague and the Prague Jewish Community.
The Jewish Quarter at a glance: what is open and which ticket you need
| Site | Entry | As of 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Old Jewish Cemetery | combined ticket | open, entry through the Pinkas Synagogue |
| Pinkas Synagogue | combined ticket | open |
| Maisel Synagogue | combined ticket | open |
| Spanish Synagogue | combined ticket | open |
| Old-New Synagogue | combined ticket | open, with its own hours |
| Klausen Synagogue | temporary exhibitions only | no permanent exhibition, works as a ticket office |
| Ceremonial Hall | none | closed, awaiting reconstruction |
| Jewish Town Hall | none | not open to visitors, clock visible from the street |
Tickets 2026: one ticket for the whole circuit
There is no separate ticket for the cemetery alone. The Jewish Town ticket covers the Old Jewish Cemetery and four synagogues: Pinkas, Maisel, Spanish and Old-New. Since 1 January 2024 the Old-New Synagogue is no longer sold separately — older guides that mention an extra Old-New ticket are out of date.
| Who | Price in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adults | CZK 600 |
| Students under 26 | CZK 400 |
| Children 7–15 | CZK 200 |
| Children up to 6 | free |
| ZTP and ZTP/P card holders | CZK 100 (an assistant goes free) |
| Lítačka annual coupon holders | CZK 420 / reduced CZK 280 |
| Prague Visitor Pass, Prague CoolPass | free entry, exchanged at the Visitor Centre, Maiselova 15 |
| Audio guide | CZK 290 on the audio guide page; the museum's FAQ still shows CZK 250, reduced CZK 200 |
The ticket is valid for three opening days, but each site can be entered only once. Ticket sales stop 30 minutes before closing. Tickets are sold at the Pinkas, Maisel, Spanish and Klausen synagogues and at the Visitor Centre (Maiselova 15); the museum recommends buying online in advance to skip the queue.
Opening hours 2026
| Period (2026 schedule) | Cemetery and museum synagogues | Old-New Synagogue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan – 31 Mar | 9:00–16:30 | 9:00–17:00 |
| April | 9:00–18:00 | 9:00–18:00 |
| May – August | 9:00–19:00 | 9:00–19:00 |
| 1 Sep – 17 Oct | 9:00–18:00 | 9:00–18:00 |
| 18 Oct – 31 Dec | 9:00–16:30 | 9:00–17:00 |
| 24 December | 9:00–14:00 | 9:00–14:00 |
| 1 January | 11:00–16:30 | 11:00–17:00 |
All sites are closed on Saturdays and on Jewish holidays. The last holiday closure of 2026 was Simchat Torah on 4 October, so until the end of the year only Saturdays are closed. The museum has not yet published its 2027 holiday dates; expect closures around Passover (late April), Shavuot (June) and the autumn holidays (September–October). On Fridays the Old-New Synagogue usually closes about an hour before Shabbat begins, which in winter can be mid-afternoon.
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How to visit the cemetery
- Entrance: through the Pinkas Synagogue, Široká 3. The path leads through the cemetery and out onto U Starého hřbitova street by the Klausen Synagogue.
- Time: about 30 minutes for the cemetery; two to three hours for the whole circuit.
- Head covering and dress: the museum recommends that men wear a kippah (they are provided free); shoulders should be covered.
- Photos: allowed for personal use, without flash, extra lighting or a tripod. Filming needs prior permission.
- Bags: bags larger than 30 litres are not allowed and there is no left-luggage service.
- When to go: the paths between the stones are narrow, so the quietest times are right at opening and in the last hour before ticket sales stop.
A practical order: start at the Maisel Synagogue, continue to the Pinkas Synagogue and the cemetery, then walk to the Old-New Synagogue and finish at the Spanish Synagogue on Dušní street.
The Old Jewish Cemetery: what you are looking at
The cemetery was in use from 1439 to 1787 and is one of the oldest surviving Jewish cemeteries in the world. Around 12,000 tombstones stand here. Because the ghetto could not expand, new earth was brought in and the dead were buried in layers, which is why the stones lean against each other at odd angles. The oldest stone belongs to the poet Avigdor Kara (1439). The most visited grave is the Renaissance tomb of Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel (died 1609), the scholar linked to the Golem legend; visitors leave pebbles and notes with wishes on it. Nearby lie Mordecai Maisel, mayor of the Jewish Town and its great patron, the scholar and astronomer David Gans (died 1613), who worked at the court of Rudolf II, and Chief Rabbi David Oppenheim (died 1736). Nothing may be taken from the cemetery.
Synagogues and sights of Josefov
Pinkas Synagogue, Široká 3
Built in the early 16th century and one of Prague's two oldest synagogues. Since 1960 it has been a memorial to nearly 80,000 Jews from Bohemia and Moravia murdered in the Shoah: their names are written by hand on the walls. Upstairs is an exhibition of children's drawings from the Terezín ghetto. This is also the entrance to the cemetery.
Old-New Synagogue, Červená
Built in the late 13th century, it is Europe's oldest active synagogue and still the main synagogue of Prague's Jewish community. Inside is a two-nave Gothic hall with a five-part vault. Legend says Rabbi Loew's Golem rests in its attic. The synagogue is run by the Jewish Community and has slightly different hours from the museum sites (see the table above).
Maisel Synagogue, Maiselova 10
Founded by Mordecai Maisel at the end of the 16th century and rebuilt in its present form around 1900. It houses an exhibition on the history of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia up to the Age of Enlightenment.
Spanish Synagogue, Vězeňská 1
The youngest synagogue of the former Jewish Town, built in 1868, with a lavish Moorish interior that recalls the Alhambra. Its exhibition covers Jewish history in the Czech lands in the 19th and 20th centuries. Next to it stands Jaroslav Róna's statue of Franz Kafka.
Klausen Synagogue, U Starého hřbitova 3a
The largest synagogue in the former ghetto, built in the early Baroque style after the fire of 1689. Its permanent exhibition was removed on 1 July 2024 ahead of a reconstruction, and the museum plans to reopen it by 2028 at the latest. Until then it is open only for temporary exhibitions and works as a ticket office.
Ceremonial Hall, U Starého hřbitova 3a
A neo-Romanesque building from 1911–1912, once used by the Prague Burial Society. It is currently closed and awaiting reconstruction; its exhibition was removed in 2024.
Jewish Town Hall, Maiselova 18
Opposite the Old-New Synagogue. It is famous for its clock with a Hebrew dial whose hands run anticlockwise, because Hebrew is read from right to left. The building houses the Jewish Community's offices and is not open to visitors, but the clock is easy to see from the street.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you need a ticket to walk around the Jewish Quarter?
No. The streets of Josefov are free to walk. You need a ticket for the cemetery and the synagogues.
How much is a ticket to the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague?
In 2026 the combined Jewish Town ticket costs CZK 600 for adults, CZK 400 for students under 26 and CZK 200 for children aged 7–15. Children up to 6 go free. The ticket also covers the Pinkas, Maisel, Spanish and Old-New synagogues and is valid for three opening days.
Can I buy a ticket only for the cemetery?
No. The cemetery is part of the Jewish Museum circuit and there is no cemetery-only ticket. Holders of the Prague Visitor Pass or Prague CoolPass get in free after exchanging their pass at the Visitor Centre on Maiselova 15.
Is the Old Jewish Cemetery open on Saturdays?
No. The cemetery and all museum synagogues are closed on Saturdays (Shabbat) and on Jewish holidays.
What are the opening hours in winter?
From 18 October to 31 March the cemetery and museum synagogues are open 9:00–16:30; on 24 December only until 14:00. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.
Is the Old-New Synagogue included in the ticket?
Yes. Since 1 January 2024 the Old-New Synagogue is part of the Jewish Town ticket, and separate tickets are no longer sold.
Where is the entrance to the Old Jewish Cemetery?
Through the Pinkas Synagogue at Široká 3, Prague 1. The nearest metro station is Staroměstská on line A.
Do men have to cover their heads?
The museum recommends that men wear a kippah in the cemetery and synagogues. Kippahs are provided at the entrance free of charge.
Sources: Jewish Museum: admission, opening hours, audio guides, FAQ, synagogue.cz.
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