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Live Virtual Tour: Prague Jewish Quarter with Michal Stanislav

Live Virtual Tour: Prague Jewish Quarter with Michal Stanislav


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Visit one of the best-preserved Jewish towns in Europe and the iconic Charles Bridge in Prague on this live-streamed virtual tour. Learn about Jewish history, legends, and stories with a local expert live from the very streets of Prague’s Jewish old town. This video-camera-led virtual tour will use high-definition broadcasting, image stabilization, and wind-proof audio technology to ensure participants the best possible immersive experience.

(Interested in discovering more of Prague virtually? Check out Michal's Live Virtual Tour: Best of Prague Old Town seminar).

Prague city is a gem among cities (known as "The Mother of cities“) with a well-preserved historical Old Town and Jewish Town. We’ll journey together on a live-streamed virtual walk starting at the fascinating Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, passing the main synagogues (exteriors, including one of the oldest still working synagogues in the world), medieval Jewish cemetery, and finishing up with breathtaking views of the fourteenth century Charles Bridge. Participants will learn about local Jewish history in the context of the region (including WWII) but also captivating stories and legends related to the local community with a famous rabbi.

Led by a licensed expert on Czech history and Prague Jewish Town, Michal Stanislav, this interactive seminar will take you to the Prague Jewish Town and Old Town in the context of culture, legends, and history. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased knowledge of the city, local culture and with many recommendations after having walked the streets of Prague with a friend.

Michal is a professional licensed guide based in Prague, who earned his MA from the International trade and Tourism at the University of Economics in Prague. After working experience in the Czech-German Chamber of Commerce, he has been honored to guide visitors to the Czech Republic for many years through Prague, its Jewish town, and beyond. Michal is specialized in customized tours and in Czech history (esp. Jewish in Prague), WWII, Movies, theology, and other fields. He also provides day trips - Terezin concentration camp, Cesky Krumlov (medieval town), Kutna Hora (Bone Church), Pilsen (Pilsner brewery), castles, and national parks.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

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D.B. (Denver, US)
Walking tour of Jewish Prague

Wonderful and informative tour.
Photos were good substitutes for history and entry to some sites.

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David (Oak Park, US)
Phenomenal Prague

I have taken both of Michal’s live walks through Prague and hope there will be more opportunities to learn from and be inspired by him. He is an absolutely charming and well-informed companion in a phenomenally complex city. Michal is passionate about his home, while also candid about some of the shadows and darkness behind Prague’s beauty and sophistication. He is always patient and extremely clear— and yet never condescending. His walks are perfectly paced, leading us to the Charles Bridge and glorious sunsets over Prague Castle. He has definitely sparked my curiosity about Prague and made it more of a priority destination for me.

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Lauren Topel (Chicago, US)
Jewish Prague

Michal gave a great overview of the Jewish neighborhood of Prague. Although he couldn’t take us in the synagogues or cemetery he was able to supplement his talk with photos. He also enhanced the tour with anecdotes and stories about the various sites.

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Loralee Ballesteros (Las Vegas, US)

Loved seeing places where I have been. I would have liked him to walk the entire length of the bridge and come out at the other end, whose arch way is gorgeous. I liked it, but there was a lot of background noise, but I guess you can not help that. The time7pm was perfect though

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Deb Thivierge (Port Hope, CA)
Great to get overview and plan places to visit in the future.

The tour was a great way to see the how the Jewish Quarter is situated in Prague and that it can be a focus for a day of visiting in the future. Several spots are ones I want to see more of when I am there later this year, so it's a great way to narrow down the places I don't want to miss. Michal's stories were interesting and made it enjoyable.

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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D.B. (Denver, US)
Walking tour of Jewish Prague

Wonderful and informative tour.
Photos were good substitutes for history and entry to some sites.

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David (Oak Park, US)
Phenomenal Prague

I have taken both of Michal’s live walks through Prague and hope there will be more opportunities to learn from and be inspired by him. He is an absolutely charming and well-informed companion in a phenomenally complex city. Michal is passionate about his home, while also candid about some of the shadows and darkness behind Prague’s beauty and sophistication. He is always patient and extremely clear— and yet never condescending. His walks are perfectly paced, leading us to the Charles Bridge and glorious sunsets over Prague Castle. He has definitely sparked my curiosity about Prague and made it more of a priority destination for me.

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Lauren Topel (Chicago, US)
Jewish Prague

Michal gave a great overview of the Jewish neighborhood of Prague. Although he couldn’t take us in the synagogues or cemetery he was able to supplement his talk with photos. He also enhanced the tour with anecdotes and stories about the various sites.

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Loralee Ballesteros (Las Vegas, US)

Loved seeing places where I have been. I would have liked him to walk the entire length of the bridge and come out at the other end, whose arch way is gorgeous. I liked it, but there was a lot of background noise, but I guess you can not help that. The time7pm was perfect though

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Deb Thivierge (Port Hope, CA)
Great to get overview and plan places to visit in the future.

The tour was a great way to see the how the Jewish Quarter is situated in Prague and that it can be a focus for a day of visiting in the future. Several spots are ones I want to see more of when I am there later this year, so it's a great way to narrow down the places I don't want to miss. Michal's stories were interesting and made it enjoyable.