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Plague Doctor of Prague: Exploring the City's History during the Black Death
4.9
72 Ratings
Praha 1
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Aurus Hotel by Prague Residences - 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. All participants receive their plague protection masks and we start our tour to the hidden gems of Prague.
- 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.
- Staromestske namesti - 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.
- Franz Kafka Statue - 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.
- Church of Saint Simon and Jude - 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.
- Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - National Gallery Prague - 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 including the plague masks. All our guests receive a diploma as Plague Doctors after our tour.
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 discover the tranquil yet eerie corners of Prague. Apart from terrifying truths, we also incorporate elements of fun in this voyage in the era of the Black Death. After garnering online fame as recognized by the New York Times, Vogue and Forbes, we are now returning to the roads in search for a remedy!
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
4.9
(72 Ratings)
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202terezaj
May 7, 2024
AMAZING TOUR - My friend and I went on this tour, it was amazing, Tomas was amazing, I really enjoyed it.. it's nice to see the threshold from a different point of view. I can only recommend this tour. I liked the interaction with the people who were in our group. Thank you very much for this experience
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Polinaj883
May 6, 2024
Amazing experience! - Yesterday my friend and I were part of this great experience. It was very interesting, entertaining and informative. Our guide, Thomas, was excellent. He was able to transport us to that time, so we were able to picture the scary times very vividly. He even adapted the narrative to all the people involved from all over the world. And he was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Sarah_l
Apr 28, 2024
If your in Prague, book this tour! - I read all the great recommendations and therefore had high expectations towards the tour and they got even surpassed. It was very informative and rich on side information in a funny and entertaining way. Our group was medium sized (12 people) and I felt like everyone was taken real good care of by our tour guide Thomas. I can really recommend booking the plague tour.
Big thanks to Thomas who made our stay in Prague even better.
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Jennymayjune
Apr 27, 2024
More fun than the actual plague! - A very interesting and fun experience, our guide Thomas was informative AND entertaining. It was a lovely walk around Prague with lots to see, and lots of gross facts to learn! Definitely a highlight of our time in Prague. Flea powder, garlic and cough lozenges recommended 😉
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413annabeld
Apr 7, 2024
Plague Doctor Tour. - We initially booked in for the Nightwatchman Tour but was changed at the last minute due to staff illness. However, the communication from the organisers was excellent and prompt, which did not cause problems. Oscar was our plague doctor and he was very informative and clear with his explanation; and kept my boys engaged and interested. We wanted more and for the tour to continue at the end of the 1.5hours.
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Ciara_m
Mar 29, 2024
Great way to experience more of Prague. - Great tour. Really interesting and our tour guide Thomas really brought the history to life. My teens really enjoyed it.
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E675fcpeterc
Mar 1, 2024
A great, fun, interesting and fact filled tour tour. - Four of us travelled through the streets of Prague and travelled back in time with The Plague Doctor.
A very interesting tour visiting the sites with the plague doctor bringing the time of the plague to life with a really interesting and fun tour.
We all would recommend this tour as a great way to spend an early evening in the dark backstreets of Prague.
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Y2956dvvickym
Feb 20, 2024
Amazingly enjoyable! - Thomas was an amazing plague doctor and tour guide! Had a really enjoyable experience! Enjoyed it so much that we’ve booked the night watchman tour for tonight!
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Laurabt7324we
Jan 6, 2024
Very well designed and pleasant tour - I would recommend it again at any time, very well designed, informative, and very nice tour guide. Very well done
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Robertosolo
May 17, 2024
Back to the plague - Our host was very good considering it was only her second tour. I enjoyed hearing the stories about the plague but would have loved to hear more personal stories or just more about the plague in general. I feel like you don’t get told enough about it during the tour or at least I felt that way.
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