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The Plague Doctor of Prague
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The Plague Doctor of Prague

By Nightwatchman of Prague
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Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Group picture at the end of the tour


Start:
  • Aurus Hotel by Adrez, Karlova 3, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
    The starting point is in front of the Hotel Aurus (House of the Golden Well).
End:
  • Option 1
    National Gallery Prague - Convent of St. Agnes, U Milosrdných 17, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
    The our finishes at the convent of St. Agnes
  • Option 2
    Old Town Square, Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
    If needed we are happy to help you to get back to the Old Town Square.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62337P3

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62337P3

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    The starting point is in front of the Hotel Aurus (House of the Golden Well).
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About the operator
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  • Nightwatchman of Prague
    293
    Prague, Czech Republic
    Joined in November 2016
  • Jess J
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Historical and amazing tour
    Great tour! Perfect length of time for a night tour. Great storytelling with history facts and different timeframes. It was perfect for our family
    Written November 3, 2024
  • mariabarth195
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    Thomas was an amazing. He had lots of historical information to share and he was engaging and funny. Great tour, highly recommend !!
    Written October 8, 2024
  • CoachDavid
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting experience and enjoyable tour
    It was a very interesting experience and the tour was very enjoyable and knowledgeable. Thomas was witty and engaging and he ‘transported’ back to the 17th century…like he was taking us through his duties and observations as a nightwatchman 🥰
    Written October 3, 2024
  • Christopher W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We recommend
    Guide was excellent. Fun, informative and professional. Perfect length and lots of good sites. Would definitely recommend.
    Written April 28, 2024
  • 63NicolaP
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nightwatchman of Prague
    Our Nightwatchman Oscar was excellent, he was very informative and knowledgeable. His stories brought everything to life and some were very funny. We learned quite a bit about Prague both past and present. We would thoroughly recommend this tour
    Written February 22, 2024
  • K3802WEgabrielc
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    OSCAR great tour guide and storyteller
    OSCAR is a great tourguide and storyteller! This tour was a real Travel on time and it was my First time in a tour like this and I livre this idea showing history as someone who lived in the 17th century
    Written November 23, 2023
  • Gisele600
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great ,fun walking tour
    We loved Oscar our night watchman. His tour was so informative yet entertaining . He is funny, witty and so knowledgeable about Prague and the duties of a night watchman. I highly recommend this great tour.
    Written November 6, 2023
  • androuil
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent way to learn about the city
    An excellent way to learn about the city . This is a tour of the city from the vantage point of a Night watchman and Thomas nailed every minute of it weaving through medieval and modern Prague perfectly, keeping the tour lightweight and interesting. Highly recommended!!
    Written October 13, 2023
  • aarifin
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing
    Our tour guide was Thomas. No words to describe how fabulous he was. He practically took us back in time with his style of explanation. He was a walking encyclopedia who had great knowledge in history. He was full of life. Really enjoyed the tour and one the best tours I had in Prague. I would say this is must for anyone who wants to have a good insight into the history of prague and walk through the places which you generally tend to miss on city tours.
    Written August 12, 2023
  • Ljkendig
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun historical story-filled tour
    Thomas was full of very interesting information and stories. He was also personable and fun. We visited many sites along the way, and heard about them from a different perspective than your average tour. It was time well-spent!
    Written June 19, 2023
  • Dcwrld
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique.. Cannot miss!
    The nightwatchman of Prague is one of those 'cannot miss' activities when coming to Prague. David was our guide, he has a very interactive storytelling approach which not only makes the tour stand out from the others, but also a very interesting and fun way to learn about some facts and historical events from the 1600's. Recommend 1000%!!
    Written April 14, 2023
  • Andrew C
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant experience in Prague.
    We did this tour on the last night of March 2023 with Watchman Thomas. It was a super experience, and we really enjoyed the stories and anecdotes about Prague. We got on very well with Thomas and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks again!
    Written April 1, 2023
  • 887stanislasc
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Experience with Thomas the nightwatchman
    We had a great experience with Thomas as our Nightwatchman of Prague. Very fun and entertaining, the story telling was great, the content really insightful and also intercative with some questions asked during the walk. I would definitely recommend this tour and particularly with Thomas, special shout out to him for making this experience unforgettable. Stan & Mariana
    Written February 21, 2023
  • samwebermunich
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour
    We had a great tour with Oscar in the snowy Prague! He made an excellent job as guide and nightwatchman, learning us a lot about medieval city and its citizens. Thank you 👍
    Written December 5, 2022
  • Tomas B
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible experience!
    Great tour with Thomas! Really interesting and full of insights, a different way to experience Prague with the Nightwatchman.
    Written September 12, 2022
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Marianne Cvitkovic
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
We booked the tour not knowing what to expect from the experience but we were very happy we did!
The tour is very detailed about the plague (its causes, its results, the cures...) but also about the society and the city at the time. It's not a "oooooh scary" sensationalist experience, it's very educational, backed up with research and informative which we loved. The guide definitely knows what he's talking about and will answer pretty much any question you have. Even though we were cold and a bit tired (we booked at 9pm) he got our attention, was kind and smooth with the group, very attentive until the end.
Overall, I highly recommend: it's quite unique and worth the money spent.
Written February 23, 2020
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Hello JADORELEAU, I am pleased to hear you had a great evening with our unique tour with the Nightwatchman of Prague. Thanks a lot for this detailed and awesome review. Hope to see you again and I appreciate your recommendation.
Written March 3, 2020
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HanaLovesToTravel
Ottawa, Canada34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We did this virtual tour with our whole family. The tour was super interesting, very interactive and had lots of information, stories, videos and pictures. Our host David really brought the content to life and was able to tell and show us the history as well as answer all of our questions.
I would definitely strongly recommend this tour!
Written October 18, 2020
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Sasha R
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We had a tour with Tomáš, who was everything a professional educator could have wished for: aware of his audience, engaging, and using elements of interactive storytelling. He worked well with kids and adults alike and was mindful of the entire group through the journey. I was a bit anxious about going on a long tour after a day of walking through the city, but the walking part was very easy, and all locations were unique and off the tourist charts. My children, ages 8 and 10, followed the tour easily and were super excited to participate. I especially appreciate the fact that Tomáš gave attention to my 8-year-old son and made not only his day but the entire trip. Another thing worth mentioning is that Tomáš is a Prague native and an anthro student, so all the information you are getting on this tour is accurate and comes from history aficionados who love their city and continue probing innovative ways to narrate its history.
Written August 5, 2022
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Hello, Thank you so much for this awesome review. We are pleased to read that you had such a good time. We hope to see you again another day and send you our best wishes. Your Plague Doctors of Prague
Written August 6, 2022
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Guido K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We first booked the tour "Night Watchman of Prague" due to sickness we got this new tour offered. The Plague is a very interesting topic and we were happy to take part in Davids' tour. When we went on our way David shared loads of intriguing stories about the Plague. From the origin and how it develops to the people during that time. It was around 0 degrees but the stories kept us from realizing that. Davids' costume was also on point and he let no question unanswered. David, his wife and others created a new tour that is definetly worth visiting. Thanks for a great 1.5 hours and all the best with your wife and kid.

Juli & Guido
Written January 24, 2020
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Hello Juli & Guido, Thanks a lot for this awesome review. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed our new tour so much. Thanks also for your flexibility. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope we see us next time in Prague again. Best wishes, your plague doctor of Prague.
Written February 4, 2020
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ingrid g
Edmonton, Canada69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Family
Such a amazing and unique ( virtual) tour! You will get the unique opportunity to see video of Prague with almost no one around. Our host was completely professional and extremely knowledgeable. He made it interesting the whole time —I didn’t want it to end!! It’s such a great activity to do during quarantine. Communication with the host was easy
Written November 9, 2020
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Maureen G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
My guide, Tomas, was amazing. For my tour it was cold, rainy, and I was the only person who signed up for the tour- but he didn’t cancel the tour. I learned a lot and had fun. When the tour was over my guide helped me find the tram stop to take me back home. Definitely one of my favorite tours in Prague.
Written March 17, 2023
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Johanna2014
Santa Monica, CA35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
This was one of the best tours we've ever been on - Noa did a spectacular job of bringing the history of the Black Death alive, shedding light on what it was like living in Prague during those periods. It was engaging and informative and enjoyable - just the right amount of time - and gave us an unusual window into the city. Highly recommend!!
Written June 24, 2024
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Hannah H
Fareham, UK134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We went on a virtual tour today as a slightly early birthday present from my friends, and I had an awesome time. David was enthusiastic, clearly knowledgable and patient. He gave us plenty of time to ask questions, had us introduce ourselves to the rest of the tour (therefore putting us at ease) and even had my entire friendship group (of 6 people) eager to visit Prague and go on the in person tour as soon as we can. The history nerd in me was ecstatic and I learnt a lot whilst feeling both at ease and entertained. What an awesome tour 🥳
Written May 2, 2020
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Polina J
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
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.
Written May 6, 2024
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Olga B
Chisinau District, Moldova1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Mariana, thank you very much for the interesting trip around Prague that you took for people with disabilities from Moldova. Despite the rainy evening, all the participants were into a warm atmosphere. We learned a lot of interesting things about Czechs history and customs. Mariana is a wonderful guide. We really enjoyed the tour.
Yours sincerely.
Written October 10, 2020
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