Medieval Prague Through a Nightwatchman’s Eyes – Witty & Bloody
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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See medieval Prague through the eyes of a 17th-century Nightwatchman. Armed with lantern and halberd, he walks you through dark streets, explaining daily life as he knew it — plainly, humorously, and without academic lectures. This is true history, sometimes funny, sometimes bloody, always based on real events — no legends or ghost stories.
The tour is led by a trained Nightwatchman who represents Prague in the European Nightwatchman Guild, a historical guild preserving authentic Nightwatchman traditions.
Starting at the Powder Gate, the Nightwatchman leads you through the Old Town as it once was: a city shaped by class differences, strict laws, public punishments, wars, fires, and plague.
Expect witty observations, blunt opinions, and uncomfortable truths. This tour is for curious travelers who want real history told in an unusual, human way, not a list of dates and names — and who don’t mind that history was sometimes harsh, unfair, and violent.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Prasna brana
At the start of our tour we introduce the old Powder Gate, one of the 13 gates that protected Prague. Built in the 15th Century and storing also the gun powder since 17th century, which gives the gate its name.
Ovocny trh
At the fruit market we talk about the old market place, the food of common people and offer our bread of the common people to our guests.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guide in historical dress
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Nightwatchman of Prague- ENG
Nachtwächter von Prag- DEUTSCH
17. Jahrhundert: Begleiten Sie den Prager Nachtwächter vom Pulverturm bis zur Karlsbrücke. Von Pest, Hunger, Adel und Karl IV.
Reviews
293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must see tour in Prague!
AGNETHA E,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Nightwatchman tour is one of the highly recommended tours in Prague. Our guide, Thomas, is the best. Very knowledgeable and funny and engaging. He’s so into his character as well with all the props and the long hair, shout out to him! Go check this tour if you’re in Prague.
Nightwatchman of Prague
784arulm,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was super knowledgeable. No one else was there on the tour, so we essentially got a private tour. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague. The city at nighttime is quite pretty.
Beware the Nightwatchmen
Anastasia G,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From the moment we began the tour, Oscar had us captivated. He maintained the character of a nightwatchman throughout the whole tour. He provided insight for life in Prague during the troubled times of Nightwatchmen, bringing history alive at each location we stopped at. My husband was sick that evening and sadly missed out on what was possibly on of the best history tours I've been on. It was a bit like "Horrible Histories" but so much better.
Absolutely recommendable night watchman round with Oscar
Dominika K,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar is a wonderful night watchman who took very good care of us and our safety at night. Very well armed and illuminated, it was a real pleasure to walk with him through the dark chapters of Prague history, to be amazed, to scare and to be afraid..... And always feeling protected.
Really recommended
Gisela G,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really recommended, very personal , with lots of interesting details , entertaining and humorous, for young and old alike.
A special experience...
annes612,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you have the opportunity to do a night watchman tour with Óscar, I can only recommend it. We had a wonderful, atmospheric evening. Thanks and gladly again!:)
Great Tour
Sarah M,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was a fantastic guide. He really committed to the character and was a wonderful storyteller. It was really interesting getting to learn about the Prague of the Medieval Period
Night watchman experience
VIVIENNE B,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting ! David took us back through time so we could relive the night watchman’s experience. He was dressed in similar clothes to the watchman and carried staff and lantern . Explained a lot of Prague history and even though it was dark and showery all added to the atmosphere of the gruesome life lead by the people of the past .
Night watchman tour of Prague
Catherine D,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting & entertaining presentation by guide Thomas of the life of a night watchman, his community & the social scene of the early years of Prague!
Interesting & nicely made fun
AnneMarie W,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really interesting & the Night Watch made it nice and funny. I learned a lot & got an overview of the city. Much better than with a Ruesengruppe & Audio.
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