Plague Doctor of Prague
- Uncover the history of the bubonic plague while following your own plague doctor
- Discover some hidden gems as you explore Prague's picturesque old town area
- Meet A. Schamsky, a forgotten 18th century hero who fought the Plague in 1713
- Step back in time to the years when the "Black Death" terrorized much of Europe
- Learn about the kinds of PPE that were used by the plague doctors in this time
Options
Open tours
Inclusions
English / Spanish-speaking guide
Professional guide
1.5 hour time travel with your Plague Doctor in original dress
Tasting of Anti-plague pill (candy)
The tour is interactive, hence your questions are more than welcome
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-3
Group size: 1-30 participant(s)
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Pets are allowed
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!
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
How to get there: 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.
What's included in Plague Doctor of Prague
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at In front of entrance to Hotel Aurus, Seminarska 2, Old Town. You can choose to depart at the following times: 16:00, 18:00, 20:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Look for your guide dressed as the plague doctor..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Aurus Hotel Prague, 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".
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, New City Hall, We 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.
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Old Town Square, 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.
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Franz Kafka Monument, 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.
- [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Guided tour, Kostel svatého Šimona a Judy, We visit the old hospital "Na Frantisku" and explore further the Plague in Prague, healing methods and share more medical background of the disease that killed approximately 200 mil people worldwide.
- [Return] at National Gallery Prague - Convent of St. Agnes, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. We give 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.
Our Favourites
Step back in time and learn more about the bubonic plague while exploring Prague with a plague doctor. Following the success of the online version as seen in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Forbes, this tour will take you through the streets of Prague and give you an insight into life during the plague in the 18th century. Accompanied by your plague doctor guide, who will be dressed in the clothing of a plague doctor from 1713, discover hidden gems in the old town area. Learn about life during this terrifying period and stop by some historic locations like St. Francis Hospital. Feel free to ask any questions that you may have and think about what it might have taken to survive during these times before you finish up at the Convent of St. Agnes.
What's included:
- Licensed guide in plague doctor dress
- Anti-plague pill (candy)
- Walking tour
This tour will take place rain or shine. Please bring eather-appropriate clothing.
Meet
Venues
- Seminarska 175 2
