Plague Doctor of Prague: Exploring the City's History during the Black Death

Step into the shoes of a plague doctor in Prague during the Black Death. Explore the city’s history, learn about prevention methods, and discover hidden gems while having a unique and engaging experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Aurus Hotel by Prague Residences - The journey begins with an introduction to Prague’s plague doctor, Alexander Schamsky, as we travel back to the year 1715. The building, known as the “House of the Golden Well,” is introduced along with the holy saints of the plague, St. Sebastian and St. Rochus. Various believed causes of the plague are…
What's Included
  • Group photo souvenir
Additional Information

We embark on an extraordinary journey to see the city through the perspective of a plague doctor, who served the city during 1713-1715. What lessons can be drawn from the plague and how did it eventually end? What strategies were implemented for prevention and what was the daily life of a plague doctor? We explore the city’s hidden treasures and…

Location
Aurus Hotel by Prague Residences
Karlova
The starting point is in front of the Hotel Aurus (House of the Golden Well).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andres
Feb 10, 2025
Extremely interesting and entertaining - This tour of the city was extremely interesting. I learned not only about the plague, but also about the lives of the inhabitants of Prague during the Middle Ages. The guide was very entertaining. It was really fun. Thank you so much!
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Andersmw6063fy
Feb 2, 2025
Nice guided tour - Thomas was a super guide. Very easy to understand and nice. The tour was in English but he was easy to understand. If you want to experience the Prague of the plague, go on this tour.
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Jasonj88
Jan 27, 2025
Excellent TOUR & Guide David! - A thoroughly enjoyable and humorous tour with the excellent and friendly guide David. Highly recommended from the Welsh Sheep Couple!
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Gillian_q
Dec 16, 2024
Enjoyable walk - Pleasurable walk round the streets of Prague, not too taxing. Informative and a good laugh. Thomas our guide was funny and entertaining.
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Z4499xyedwardj
Dec 15, 2024
Prague Must Do - The Plague Doctor of Prague offered a unique and engaging perspective on the city unlike other tours that we have been on. David’s thematic storytelling was informative and enthralling, offering a glimpse into a unique and unseen side of Prague’s past. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a fun historical experience!
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Firstripwithkids
Dec 11, 2024
A fun and interesting tour! - David is warm, funny and engaging so even on a cold night we were so glad we did this tour. It’s entertaining for all ages and we learned some interesting science and history along the way. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague.
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Enigma82779
Nov 22, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour, a nice way to see Prague at night and to learn about the plague, the guide was very profesional and fun to be around with. Highly recommended thank you Plague Dr. David.
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Julie_p
Nov 12, 2024
Great tour. - This was a fun tour with Thomas! Interesting and informative as well. Would highly recommend this tour.
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A9617dnkatieb
Oct 24, 2024
Plague Doctor - Our tour guide David was excellent!! We had so much fun and learned a lot! We would highly recommend for anyone who visits Prague
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Ken_m
Oct 21, 2024
Don’t miss this tour - The Plague Doctor was a fantastic and fun tour. Oscar shared such knowledge of the plague with history, humor and excitement. Our teenagers loved it too!
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