Private Tours Prague – Nightwatchman & Plague Doctor

THIS IS FOR YOU IF…

You’re planning a corporate team experience

A private plague doctor or nightwatchman tour is considerably more memorable than a team dinner – and generates better conversation afterwards. We’ve run private experiences for schools, universities, corporate teams and conference groups across Europe. The plague doctor has opinions about team building. They are historically informed.

You’re a school, university or student group

History this engaging doesn’t need a textbook. Our private tours bring Prague’s medieval and early modern history to life in a way that students actually remember – because they were there for the executions, the plague and the avocado analogy. We regularly work with schools and universities across Europe and beyond. Ask about our specialised medical history version for medical students and healthcare professionals.

You’re a family or private group

Want to experience Prague’s history at your own pace, without waiting for strangers or adapting to someone else’s interests? A private tour gives your group the full experience – customised, flexible and exclusively yours. We can adjust the content, the pace and the focus to suit your group perfectly.

You’re planning a hen party, birthday or special occasion

A man in a 17th century plague doctor costume or nightwatchman uniform is, we can confirm, a memorable way to celebrate anything. The medieval handcuffs are optional. The horn at the end of the Nightwatchman tour is not.

You’re a medical professional or healthcare group

Our Plague Doctor tour has a specialised private medical version that goes considerably deeper into the science – the bacteriology of Yersinia Pestis, the epidemiology of the 1713 outbreak, the medical history of Prague’s oldest hospital. Same plague doctor, significantly more peer-reviewed content.

HOW IT WORKS

Choose your experience

• The Plague Doctor of Prague – 90 minutes through the history of the Black Death, following the footsteps of Alexandr Schamsky. Available with a specialised medical version for healthcare groups.
• The Nightwatchman of Prague – 90 minutes through medieval Prague, from the Powder Gate to Charles Bridge. 27 executions, one world premiere and three fire safety rules involving beer.

Customise it

• Flexible start time – morning, afternoon or evening
• Flexible starting point within Prague’s Old Town
• Shorter format available if needed
• Focus on specific topics – medical history, medieval crime, the plague
• Interactive riddles and historical challenges available on request

Book it

Contact us at info@night-watchman.net or +420 608 100 763. The earlier you get in touch, the more flexibility we have on timing. We’ll get back to you promptly – considerably faster than the 17th century postal system.

PRICING

• Up to 10 people: from €220
• Every additional person: €16 (up to 30 people)
• Groups over 30: additional guides available – no upper limit. Contact us for pricing.

All prices in EUR. Contact us for school and university group rates.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Your own private plague doctor or nightwatchman – no shared groups, no strangers
• 90 minutes of fully customised historical storytelling
• Flexible start time and starting point within Prague’s Old Town
• Content tailored to your group’s interests and age range
• Interactive riddles and historical challenges (on request)
• Plague Doctor Diploma for all participants (Plague Doctor tours only)
• Group photo at the end of the tour

Not included: transportation to the meeting point, food and drinks, gratuities (optional but appreciated)