The Plague Doctor of Prague
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Prague, Czech Republic
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a fascinating insight into the city of Prague and the plague by following a tour led by a plague doctor living in the city between 1713-1715. Visit a range of locations to learn about how different people responded to the plague, understand prevention methods used at the time, and more. This is a unique way to learn about the plague as well as uncover some hidden corners of Prague.
- Tour recognized by New York Times, Vogue and Forbes
- Group picture taken at end of tour
- Understand beliefs about the plague from years gone by
- Learn about the impact of the plague on Jewish communities
What's Included
- Group picture at the end of the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Aurus Hotel PragueKarlova 3, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
The starting point is in front of the Hotel Aurus (House of the Golden Well).
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Itinerary
1
Aurus Hotel Prague
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
New Town Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Staromestske namesti
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Franz Kafka Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Church of Saint Simon and Jude
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
National Gallery Prague - Convent of St. Agnes
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Garreth_B
Spectacular tour! David was a wonderful tour guide and we learned so much of the history of Prague's infectious disease infestations. If you get a chance to join this tour, you won't regret it!
Reviews
4.9
based on 134 reviews
Ksgreene24, Apr 2026
Guide was very knowledgeable and made the subject matter fun. It was a very unique tour, learned a lot.
Janice_S, Apr 2026
Marie was enthusiastic, informative and engaging throughout our tour. She was very knowledgeable about the Plague, the history behind the causes and how the population dealt with the problem. Although the subject was about a sad time in history Marie kept the tour intriguing and fun with some props and group questions. This tour was a unique way to see some parts of Prague that might not be include on other tours. I definitely recommend it!
James_L, Mar 2026
Maria was excellent. We knew nothing about the plague but we left like experts. Maria took us to places off the normal tourist trail. Wonderful guide, very friendly and informative.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi James,
Thanks a lot for such a great review. Glad to hear that we have more plague experts by now and we wish you a plague free traveling time. All the best from Prague, your plague doctors
Garreth_B, Mar 2026
Spectacular tour! David was a wonderful tour guide and we learned so much of the history of Prague's infectious disease infestations. If you get a chance to join this tour, you won't regret it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Garreth,
It was a big pleasure to have you on our tour. Thanks for your kind review. All the best from Prague, your plague doctors
Kacie_M, Jan 2026
Very enjoyable. Our tour guide did a great job! I would recommend this for anyone interested in the history of Prague and the Black Death
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Kacie,
Thanks so much for this review. We were pleased to share our expertise with you and hope to see you another time in Prague, your plague doctors
Richard_S, Dec 2025
The guide/performer was enthusiastic, entertaining, and attentive to audience needs. The tour provides a good picture for those interested in this period of "how it was."
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Richard,
We very pleased to hear your feedback and that our enthusiasm is visible, thanks a lot for this kind review. Your plague doctors of Prague
Rebecca_B, Dec 2025
Thomas the guide made the plague walking tour a memorable experience with his knowledge and humour. It was a great introduction to the old part of town.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Rebecca,
Thanks a lot for your excellent review. So pleased to hear that you had a memorable experience with your plague doctor Thomas. We wish many more wonderful and plague-free travel experiences and hope to see you again one day in Prague. Your plague doctors
Kimberly_B, Dec 2025
Great evening to learn about the city of Prague during the Plague of 1713-15… tour guide was kind and engaging. Great experience
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Kimberly,
Thank you so much for your kind review. best wishes from Prague, your plague doctors
Robin_A, Oct 2025
If you have any interest in history, public health, or medicine, this tour provides an experience that blends all of these areas against the backdrop of the city of Prague. Our “Plague Doctor” for the evening was Oskar who was extremely articulate and knowledgeable in conveying information with an occasional dash of humor. We learned so much and would highly recommend this your!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Robin,
Thanks a lot for your detailed and wonderful review It was a pleasure to have you on our tour with Oscar. We wish you a plague -free future and hope to see you again for our night watchman tour some day in Prague, your plague doctors.
Suhas_S, Oct 2025
Such a unique way to explore one of the most devastating diseases that affected mankind. David had very good knowledge about the history of the Plague and made the tour a very good learning experience. Go for it !
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Suhas,
Thanks a lot for this kind review and excellent rating. Pleased to hear that you enjoyed the unique experience of the plague doctor of Prague. Your plague doctors
Neill_M, Sep 2025
Really enjoyed the experience. Creepy in the best way, but also really interesting and fun. The stories were both spooky and funny, while also giving a lot of historical detail about the Black Death and old medical practices. Recommended!
Carol_R, Sep 2025
Interesting tour. Guide made it fun. He does need to freshen up his costume- it smells.
Would recommend the tour!
Perfect amount of walking especially at the end of a long day.
John_D, Aug 2025
David was our tour guide and he was so knowledgeable and very good at presenting his material. He and his fellow tour guides have done a lot of research and have talked to bacteriologists and epidemics doctors to find out a lot of information. He was funny also. Very enjoyable
Katherine_H, Jul 2025
We take walking or riding tours in almost every place we visit and this was, hands down, one of the very best we’ve done. Extremely interesting and informative. Funny without being corny. Our teens enjoyed it a lot and it is suitable for almost all fitness levels. Would recommend to absolutely anyone traveling to Prague. David was wonderful!
TraceyLynn_M, Jun 2025
Fabulous tour! Entertaining and learned a lot about a unique time in history. I would highly recommend this for anyone who works in the medical field or loves to learn about historical footnotes of a destination.
Abby_S, May 2025
Great tour! Informative and fun at the same time with good storytelling that touches on different times throughout plague history. Also a neat way to see the city after dark. Would definitely recommend!
Gari_Y, May 2025
This was surprisingly fun and a really informative tour. Our Plague Dr, David really kept in character and added to the experience! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to learn about the Plague.
Stacey_A, Apr 2025
Our guide, Thomas, was great! He was very engaging, personable, and funny. There were a lot of fun facts, but I felt the historical narrative should have been stronger. It needed more content.
Heath_V, Mar 2025
We were only looking for some cheesy fun when we booked this tour. However, this tour is based off many years of research to give you an accurate potrayal of the plague and experience of the plague doctors. The tour was kept fun and light hearted for great entertainment. Our family has 5,12 and 16 kids all enjoyed the tour as well as us adults. I’d recommend this as a must do evening tour.
sharonalyse, Mar 2025
Dave was great…we learned so much about the plague from the tour and Dave has a great sense of humor. It was raining during the tour which added to the atmosphere!
Gillian_Q, Dec 2024
Pleasurable walk round the streets of Prague, not too taxing. Informative and a good laugh. Thomas our guide was funny and entertaining.
Julie_P, Nov 2024
This was a fun tour with Thomas! Interesting and informative as well. Would highly recommend this tour.
Ken_M, Oct 2024
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!
Carina_S, Oct 2024
Our tourguide was Thomas and he did a really good job making us feel like we are actually in this time. It was a super fun experience: )
Rebecca_M, Oct 2024
This was such a fun experience getting to travel back to learn about how doctors in Prague treated the plague, the social impact the plague had on the city, and just an overall fun and interactive tour that is perfect for all ages and all groups!
Randall_c, Sep 2024
This tour was not only fun, exploring many beautiful areas in Prague, it had a ton of information about the history of the plague. I learned way more than I expected. The guide, David, was extremely well prepared and articulate. I’d recommend anyone in Prague to visit this tour if you’re interested in pandemics and epidemics or if you just want to have a fun night exploring new places.
Kate_D, Aug 2024
This was one of the best and most memorable tours I've done! Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, and was able to answer additional questions I had throughout the tour. It was an excellent deep dive into the history of the black plague and how it impacted Prague and the rest of Europe. I learned so much interesting information I went home and wrote down as much as I could remember so I wouldn't forget. I definitely recommend doing this tour, it was a highlight of my time in Prague.
MaryAnne_H, Jun 2024
We loved the historical aspects of the tour that made the plague understandable and relatable. The guide made the learning accessible and interesting. Maddie was well prepared and personal. Thanks for a great tour.
Kristen_D, Jun 2024
Thomas was engaging and informative as our plague doctor guide. He took care to speak clearly and involve all members of the party as well. It was clear that Thomas has experience as an actor as well and his performance was fun and entertaining.
We had a small group and we were very happy with the tour. It really focuses on the everyday life and the plague itself and not as much about architecture or history. (But it does talk about that as well)
It is a great tour for both kids and adults.
amanda_b, Jun 2024
Thomas did a terrific job weaving
Us through The alleyways of Prague, while detailing the factual and creepy nuances of plague days. This tour, pleased adults, teens, and kids in our group. My 10-year-old absolutely loved it and it was her favorite tour of the stay.
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