The Plague Doctor of Prague
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
During this unique experience we explore the city from a point of view of a plague doctor who worked in the city between the years 1713-1715. What can we learn from the plague and how did it finish? What were the prevention methods and how did a typical day of a plague doctor looked like? We visit hidden gems of the city and know the quiet and dark spots of Prague, besides some gruesome facts we also have fun in this experience during the times of the Black Death.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
At our starting point we introduce the plague doctor of Prague Alexander Schamsky and travel back into the year 1715. We introduce the building, also known as the "House of the Golden Well", and the holy saints of the plague St. Sebastian and St. Rochus. We also introduce the different root causes of the plague people believed in. We share a brief overview of what to expect during our tour and explore the hidden gems of Prague during plague
New Town Hall
We introduce the old monastery Klementinum, the new library and the new town hall. We furthermore describe here the different types of the Black Death and how the wealthy and common people in Prague suffered and escaped. Furthermore we go into the details of a life in quarantine.
What‘s Included
Group picture at the end of the tour
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The Plague Doctor of Prague
Reviews
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great evening in Prague
Kimberly B,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great evening to learn about the city of Prague during the Plague of 1713-15… tour guide was kind and engaging. Great experience
Wunderbar!
Scenic18561780976,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide David was both knowledgeable, and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone, it has something for everyone!
Medieval Prague comes to life
rmccollough55,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Plague Doctor, David, did a fantastic job of explaining the impact of the plague, theories on it's origin and the medical science of the time. We visited various sites in the Old Town that were relevant to the plague. David did a great job of making it an interactive experience. I highly recommend this tour.
If you have any interest...
Robin A,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you have any interest in history, public health, or medicine, this tour provides an experience that blends all of these areas against the backdrop of the city of Prague. Our “Plague Doctor” for the evening was Oskar who was extremely articulate and knowledgeable in conveying information with an occasional dash of humor. We learned so much and would highly recommend this your!
Excellent evening
518lorir,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas was an engaging tour guide. Kept our interest. Startling macabre facts. Perfect setting for the topic. Reasonable price. Group of 10.
History and storytelling at their best!
P8989VIericm,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guided tour for anyone wishing to learn more about Prague during the time of the Black Plague. Our guide, David, impressed us with his extensive knowledge of the medicine practiced at that time, as well as of Prague’s medieval history. His storytelling talent captured our attention from the very first anecdotes. In short, we highly recommend it! Eric & Mel from Québec.
David was excellent
Suhas S,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a unique way to explore one of the most devastating diseases that affected mankind. David had very good knowledge about the history of the Plague and made the tour a very good learning experience. Go for it !
Wholesome dark fun
Neill M,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the experience. Creepy in the best way, but also really interesting and fun. The stories were both spooky and funny, while also giving a lot of historical detail about the Black Death and old medical practices. Recommended!
A great and bonding experience for everyone, perfect humorous narration by the Plague Doctor
Adriana P,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for the amazing experience, Thomas! You created a great atmosphere, and I loved your witty humour! I recommend hanging out with the Plague Doctor of Prague, especially after dark.
Excellent tour.
Amy B,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, excellent guide: highly recommend. I had Plague Doctor Oscar and he was excellent. A must do when in Prague.
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