What Your Students Will Discover in Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter
Walking through the heart of Prague is like stepping into a fairy tale – but with real stories, real people, and real lessons that bring history to life.
Two of the city’s most fascinating areas – the Old Town (Staré Město) and the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) – are ideal for school groups. Whether your students are 14 or 18, this part of the trip is always a highlight.
Here’s what they’ll explore, learn, and remember.
⭐ Start in the Heart – Old Town Square
This is where it all begins. Old Town Square is one of Europe’s most beautiful public spaces, surrounded by Gothic churches, Baroque houses, and a buzz of life that hasn’t changed much in centuries.
🎡 The star attraction? The Astronomical Clock.
Every hour, a small mechanical show begins as statues of apostles, death, vanity and greed spin into motion. It’s been delighting crowds since 1410 – and yes, it still works.
👣 From here, the cobbled streets lead into a maze of tiny lanes where students can…
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Spot hidden symbols carved into buildings
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Discover old courtyards and passageways
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Try their Czech tongue with a few fun local words (how do you say „trdelník“ again?)
✡️ A Different Chapter – The Jewish Quarter
A short walk away lies a very different experience – Josefov, the historic Jewish Quarter. Once closed off from the rest of the city, today it holds some of the most moving sites in Prague.
🕍 The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest still-active synagogue in Europe, built in 1270. Legend says the Golem – a clay creature made to protect the Jewish people – still sleeps in the attic…
🪦 The Old Jewish Cemetery is haunting and beautiful. Because Jews were not allowed to bury outside the ghetto walls, over 12,000 tombstones are layered here – some centuries apart. It’s a place for reflection, questions, and deep thought.
📖 The Jewish Museum includes several synagogues turned into exhibitions. Through prayer books, letters, and children’s drawings from the Holocaust, students connect with real lives behind the facts.
🧭 With our trained local guides, this isn’t just a museum visit – it’s an experience of empathy, understanding, and memory.
🧠 Why It’s Great for School Groups
This part of the program is:
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Rich in stories – full of myths, legends, and real events
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Perfect for all learning styles – visual, emotional, interactive
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Adaptable – we tailor the content to your group’s age and focus
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Walkable – compact area, no long transfers, always something to see
Ready to Add This Experience to Your Trip?
This tour can be part of your Prague program – or extended into a full thematic day.
Let us know your focus – and we’ll take care of the rest.
At Petra Travel, we believe school trips should be more than sightseeing – they should open minds, spark questions, and create memories that last.
📩 Contact us today to start planning.