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1.5 hour
All ages
15 people
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“With the Almighty and the fortunate constellation of the stars Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn, we welcome you to Prague, my fellows. May the holy Rochus and Sebastian be on our side today, to let us enter, but also leave the town once we finish our work. Seems you all look fine for now, but I’ll keep an eye on you.”
After our success with the online version, seen by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Forbes, we are finally back on the streets with our live tour to explore the Black Death and Plague in Prague of the 18th Century. You will explore the city with your personal plague doctor, our forgotten hero A. Schamsky, who fought the Plague in 1713. In the original dress of a plague doctor, we will take you on a journey through the different centuries for only one purpose: Surviving!
Regular: 20 EUR/500 CZK per person
Reduced (children 5-17 years; children under 4 are free): 16 EUR/400 CZK per person
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.
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.
We introduce the big market square including the Hussite Church, Tyn Church and the Old Town Hall. We describe the life of merchants during the plague times and have an excursion into the times of the 30-years-war.
After a brief introduction of Franz Kafka we share some insights of the life of the Jewish people during the Plague times in Prague and Europe and enter then the Jewish Quarter. We also introduce the novel "La Peste", written by Albert Camus.
We visit the old hospital "Na Frantisku" and explore further the Plague in Prague, healing methods and share more medical background of the disaease that killed approximately 200 mil people worldwide. We also introduce some unknown heros of medicine that worked in this hospital.
We conclude our tour at the hidden monastery of St. Agnes of Bohemia, introduce her life an work before giving a summary of the Plague times in Prague and Europe. We share interesting facts about the current status of the disease and end the tour with a group picture with the plague doctor.
The tour begins at the entrance to the Hotel Aurus, Seminářská 2 in Prague 1, near Klementinum in Staré Město (Old Town). The tour concludes at the Convent of St. Agnes. Detailed meeting point instructions will be provided in your booking confirmation.
The tour typically lasts approximately 1.5 hour. Please check your booking confirmation for specific details about your tour.
The tour takes place rain or shine, so please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a small backpack for personal items. Don’t forget your camera to capture the beautiful sights and the plague doctor!
The tour runs rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. In the rare event of extreme weather conditions that puts us and our guests at safety risk, we will notify you in advance if the tour needs to be rescheduled or canceled.
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if you require any special assistance, and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.
Absolutely! The tour is family-friendly and suitable for children. All children must be accompanied by a parent throughout the tour.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the tour, provided they are kept on a leash at all times. Please ensure your dog is comfortable in crowded environments and bring water and waste bags for them.
Food and drinks are not included.
Yes, private tours are available upon request. Please contact us directly for more information and to arrange a personalized experience.
While not mandatory, tipping your guide is appreciated if you enjoyed the tour.
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